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They are taking away a staple of my diet, or, more accurately, making...
...revamp our nation’s healthcare system, Congress is planning to offer tax-credits and other subsidies to employers who reward their employees for healthy behavior. Lawmakers want to make it easier for businesses to encourage their employees to quit smoking, head to the gym, keep a better diet, and lose weight, a plan which does not seem to have any detriments. Such measures by Congress will benefit all Americans, helping people to become happier and healthier...
...subsidies for employers who spur their employees to healthful action, we hope that all programs sponsored by the government will be bonuses for those who make healthful decisions rather than penalties for those who do not. While we wish that all Americans would choose to follow a well-balanced diet, we do not think it is acceptable for employers to punish employees who reach for a cookie rather than an apple. Hopefully, the incentive of a free gym membership or some extra money for quitting smoking will be impetus enough for employees to make healthful choices, without the threat...
...Annenberg, and a transfer of funds to brain break; you’ve got protein, and weekends are the same,” Mayer said. “I’d think that’s adequate for you to maintain diet and strength.” The improved brain break will include new items such as hummus and pita, cheese and crackers, and make-your-own cupcakes. Though some of those improvements have previously been seen in certain Houses, these changes will be implemented in all dining halls, according to Martin. Adams House Food Literacy Program Representative Kelly...
...journalist Peter Kaminsky drew comparisons between the Spanish reverence for jamón and the American love for barbeque. Appreciative murmurs ran through the auditorium when food writer José Oneto showed slides of classic dishes made with ham. And Carlos Infantes, of the European Institute for the Mediterranean Diet, got understanding laughs when, in a talk about the role of jamón in that diet, he noted, "I can't remember my mother nursing me, but I remember my grandfather slicing jamón." (See pictures of the perfect steak...