Medical Misconception: The Five-Second Rule

Each month, we set the facts straight on a health and wellness myth.

This month’s myth: Eating food that has fallen on the floor is safe.

Many of us have heard the rule. When that scrumptious slice of pie, cookie or candy drops on they floor, someone will yell, “Five-second rule!” to save you from having to throw it out.

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Chocolate & Healthy Eating

My friend gave me a plaque that read, “Chocolate comes from cocoa, which comes out of a tree. That makes it a plant. Therefore, chocolate counts as a salad.”

While that may be a stretch, it begs the question … how does chocolate fit into a healthy eating plan?

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Homemade Trail Mix

Homemade trail mix is superior to store bought for many reasons. You control the individual ingredients (no more picking out only what you like from expensive store bought mixes). Use this recipe as a basis for individualizing your trail mix. And get your kids involved too!

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