Sam Lewandowski RD’s Nutrition News Roundup – Week of 5/3

Test Kitchen Throwdown!

http://www.slate.com/id/2252158/

This contest has me so curious! Somehow I think the truth – and good cooking – lies somewhere in the middle of the road. Opinions?

 

 

Girls & Body Image

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/girls-and-body-image-tips

This info is more resource than news piece, but I was encouraged to find it and hope parents take the message to heart. It’s no secret that struggles with body image affect far too many of us, with ideas and messages coming earlier and earlier. Even if you’re not a parent, allow this information to be a reminder of the types of media we consume on a daily basis.

 

 

It may not be news, but this smoothie recipe is good stuff!

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/05/health/nutrition/05recipehealth.html?ref=health