Putting expired foods to healthy use
http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/02/25/former-trader-joe-executive-wants-sell-inexpensive-prepared-meals-made-from-expired-food/Cyz1TwTAEFbQnWxn0teNsN/story.html?p1=Well_BG_Links
What we lose when kids can’t play in their own streets
A cool video: http://www.theatlanticcities.com/neighborhoods/2013/02/what-we-lose-when-kids-cant-play-their-own-streets/4789/
food labels, decoded
What do terms like natural, organic, and low sugar really mean? Here’s some healthy perspective on what you’re actually putting in your grocery cart. When it comes to food labels, any dietician worth her salt will tell you to pay attention to them. But not all the words on those labels are created equal. Certain …
Visit Your Local Winter Farmers’ Market for Taste, Convenience and Community!
http://publichealth.blog.state.ma.us/2013/02/visit-your-local-winter-farmers-market-for-taste-convenience-and-community-.html
Keeping Bicyclists and Pedestrians Safe
Thank you Rep. Paul Brodeur for sharing this National Conference of State Legislatures LEGISBRIEF with us! Link: http://ecom.ncsl.org/webimages/legisbriefs/February2013/2105.pdf Ties in with the Melrose Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee’s goals Paul A. Brodeur 32nd Middlesex District Room 43 (617) 722-2030 “Proudly serving Melrose, Wakefield, and Malden”
Calling all Healthy Melrose 2013 vendors!
Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday May 4th from 10a-2p…it’s the 4th Annual Healthy Melrose Family Wellness and Fitness Fair! Hallmark Health and the City of Melrose co-sponsor this event, at which thousands of residents from all over the Commonwealth and beyond attend. This year the theme will be “Run. Dance. Ride.” for health! …
Mass in Motion Blog: Healthy Dining Champion of the Month: Malden’s Dockside Restaurant
http://publichealth.blog.state.ma.us/2013/02/dining-champion-dockside.html Here in Melrose and Wakefield we are excited to be launching our Healthy Dining Program! We are looking for restaurants and other food establishments who are offering or willing to work toward offering: At least two choices of fruits and/or vegetables (other than potatoes) Substitution of salad or other vegetables for fried potatoes (e.g. …
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Melrose Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee…oh yes we did!
After twenty years, the City of Melrose recently re-established the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee. The Committee, with support from Mayor Dolan, will be working throughout Melrose to improve conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists in the City and promote walking and bicycling as a means of transportation. Beginning in Spring 2013 the Committee will be …
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Did you know many Melrose & Wakefield convenience stores have healthy options inside?
It’s true! Recently, we have been stopping by and chatting with our local corner and convenience store owners and managers. Many stores are selling (or thinking about selling) healthy items like nuts, dried fruits, bananas, 100% juices etc. Not just chips and soda!! Melrose and Wakefield community members are demanding healthy options and this Mass in …
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Mass in Motion Blog: Staying on the Ball
Thinking of trading your office chair for an exercise ball? One blogger, Samantha Noderer, shares her experience. Link: http://publichealth.blog.state.ma.us/2013/02/staying-on-the-ball.html