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New Jersey Organic Burger Joints Coming Soon – Healthy Alternative or Ruining a Good Thing? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:48:02 +0000

Anytime you see the word “organic”, think “expensive.”

And even though organic, to me at least, means coming with no additives; you still have to wonder if it’s worth the price.

Food is getting more expensive by the day; and while it not be a bad idea to eat food that is unadulterated; it’s virtually impossible to find products that are within one’s budget

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Ray's Ray of Hope – Posse Positive Person of the Day – Dr. Joseph Landolfi – Neuro-Oncologist.

Ray Rossi — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:19:31 +0000

How many times do you hear of doctors that treat patients like their parts on an assembly line?

Probably too often!

Long waits in waiting rooms only to give you maybe 10 minutes of their time for a quick exam and then writing a script

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5 Tips to Prevent Food Borne Illness this BBQ Season

Double Down — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:00:15 +0000

By: Alissa Murphy, MS, RDN

As the summer season is approaching, people start moving their meals outdoors and celebrating with barbeques and potlucks. However, warm weather can increase the risk of foodborne illness, so special precautions need to be taken to keep your food safe

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Sunblocks – Why You Should Use Them

Amy Wright — Sun, 26 May 2013 09:00:04 +0000

The weather, so far, has been less than perfect. We've made it to Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer. To help make your summer nice, here's a little advice. Don't you love poetry?

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Flatulence Can Be Deadly

Ray Rossi — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:41:27 +0000

When has someone “let one fly” in front of you, and how did you react?

I did.

On my first date. And then blamed it on the fact that we were crossing the East River at the time.

It’s a wonder I’m still married

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Dated Foods..What You Should Know

Amy Wright — Sun, 12 May 2013 09:00:32 +0000

You may think that past-date food products are dangerous. That’s not entirely true. The Food and Drug Administration says that consuming foods past the “best by” date is usually OK. Don’t confuse the “best by” date with expiration dates. Foods that are past their expiration date could be dangerous, containing bacteria, or a the very [...]

8 Slimming Superfoods to Get You Ready for the Jersey Shore

Meredith Chambers — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:20:29 +0000

These easy-to-eat meals and snacks are a sure way to boost your energy, flatten your tummy and get your skin glowing to prepare you for the summer!

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Stroke Awareness – Do You Know the Warning Signs? [SPONSORED]

Tom Dunphy — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:00:46 +0000

Our friends at Meridian Health want the Jersey Shore to be aware of the warning signs and risk factors for stroke.

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Looking for a New Diet? Maybe the Caveman Power Diet Could Work for You

Jim Gearhart Show — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:28:58 +0000

January and February are the months where many of us are looking for a diet to help us lose weight. Jim mentioned this diet last week because it seemed different than a lot of the other diets and wanted to pass along the information.

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Heart Smart Food Recipes that You'll Love [SPONSORED]

Double Down — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:57:04 +0000

Just because you eat healthy doesn't mean your meals have to be boring. There are plenty of amazing ways to reinvent your favorite dishes so that they taste amazing and they are healthy for you as well. We've partnered with Meridian Health to bring you some of the tastiest and heart healthy recipes you'll enjoy cooking and more importantly, eating.

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