McDonald's can't shake criticism about nutrition
NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's once again faced criticism that it's a purveyor of junk food that markets to children at its annual shareholder meeting Thursday...
Going to extremes to get fit
theGRIO REPORT - Intensive workouts like P90X, CrossFit or Insanity can be good ways to jump start a fitness or weight-loss plan, but only with the right start...
4 food groups every vegetarian should eat
theGRIO REPORT - Whether you're a vegetarian, flexitarian – or you fall somewhere in between – it’s important to "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day."
Michelle Obama: Is she the first lady of business?
theGRIO REPORT - The country has been seeing a lot of Michelle Obama, and she seems to be having the time of her life...
First lady Michelle Obama holds her first Google+ hangout
theGRIO REPORT - Yesterday, First lady Michelle Obama held what the White House is dubbing a “Fireside Hangout” to continue her whirlwind celebration of the third anniversary of Let's Move!...
First lady announces healthy recipe search effort
WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama says five media companies and a social media website are working together to make it easier to find nutritious recipes...
theGrio's 100: Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston and Dr. Gayle K. Porter, promoting health among midlife women
theGRIO'S 100 - Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston and Dr. Gayle K. Porter have both received numerous honors for their work. Together, they have pooled their expertise and formed Prime Time Sister Circles -- focused on black women’s emotional and physical health...
Why Cory Booker has hunger pains
theGRIO REPORT - Cory Booker is on day three of his food stamp challenge, which, so far, has resulted in hunger pains and a caffeine withdrawal.
Eating well for sickle cell anemia: Advice and books for healthy living
If you or a loved one is living with sickle cell anemia, in what ways have you changed your lifestyle in order to cope with this disease? Changing your diet and focusing on a healthy living routine may assist you.
School lunches get a makeover
theGRIO REPORT - This year, students’ lunch trays have a new look. Their plates are filled with fresh fruits, colorful crisp vegetables, beans, hearty whole grains, low-fat dairy and healthier versions of their all time favorites...
