getmezesty.comOne Million Moms, a Christian advocacy group that aims to limit supposedly explicit content in the media, is in an uproar over a recent magazine advertisement for Kraft.

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The ad, featuring an almost naked man covered by a picnic blanket, led the group to state in a recent press release that "Christians will not be able to buy Kraft dressings or any of their products until they clean up their advertising…Who will want Kraft products in their fridge or pantry if this vulgarity is what they represent?"

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While, admittedly, the caption in the corner stating "Silverware Optional - Let's Get Zesty" is a bit suggestive and the accompanying link below "getmezesty.com" does sound like something you wouldn't really want to pop up in your Internet browser's history page, will the ad really "push away loyal, conservative customers" as the One Million Moms say? Or

Flickr/gurkeAmong children ages 2 to 19 in America, 12.7 million are obese. Among adults ages 20 and older, 78.4 million are obese. As the American Heart Association reports, "If current trends in the growth of obesity continue, total healthcare costs attributable to obesity could reach $861 to $957 billion by 2030, which would account for 16 to 18 percent of U.S. health expenditures." The numbers are outstanding, but the reality that the obesity epidemic is endangering our nation's future is nothing new.

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Obesity is a major risk factor for a host of health issues and a number of diseases. But according to a recent Penn State study, a solution to this might come from an unexpected place: cocoa powder.

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While the experiment was performed on mice, not humans, it demonstrated surprising results with respect to how cocoa can positively affect the body in conjunction to obesity-related inflammation. Markers of diabetes

Not only will these unique dishes spice up your usual morning routine, they'll leave you feeling refreshed, nourished, and energized for the day ahead. By Julia Marino, REDBOOK.

Amaranth Breakfast Bowl with Seeds and Warm Maple Apples
An ancient grain, amaranth is similar to quinoa nutrient-wise, but is much smaller and less crunchy, giving it a lighter texture and an airy quality. This recipe pairs the trendy seed with warm apples - lovely on those cooler summer mornings.

Light Berry Kefir Muffin
We'd devour these oozing muffins without asking what was in them, so imagine our delight at finding out they're made with probiotic-rich kefir. The low-dairy, yogurt-like liquid keeps these blueberry treats super-moist for days - meaning they'll be your breakfast all week.

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Chia Seed Breakfast Bow
Dubbed the "it" food of 2013 by food experts, chia seeds are both easy to prepare and incredibly nutritious. They're rich in fiber, omega-3 fatty

US Army AfricaThe United States expects to spend nine billion dollars on global nutrition through 2014, hoping to reduce stunted growth in children in roughly 19 low-resource countries. A report released by Lancet on June 5 gave an in-depth evaluation of the problems in malnourished, impoverished countries.

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Dr. Rajiv Shah, an administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development, signed a Global Nutrition for Growth Compact on June 8, and expects that by increasing breast feeding for children and providing mothers with zinc supplements, the United States aims to help feed 500 million pregnant women and children under the age of two in order to avert 20 million cases of stunted growth and 1.7 million deaths. President Obama addressed and announced this approach earlier in 2013, stating that the program will also include vouchers to purchase food where US food cannot be distributed.

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These plans for nutrition and

Jane BruceWhole-Wheat Spaghetti with Heirloom Tomatoes Recipe:

INGREDIENTS:

-Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
-1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
-2 anchovy fillets
-1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
-5 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
-3 large heirloom tomatoes, diced finely
-1 bunch basil

DIRECTIONS:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta for half the time recommended in the package directions. Drain, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the anchovies in the oil over low heat until dissolved, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Then, add the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.

Next, tear the basil leaves and add them to the pot. Season generously with pepper. Stir in the pasta and heat through. Add some of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary.

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Recipe Details:

Servings: 6

Flickr/ infusedbeeCoffee culture in America, in the post-World War II era, began with the dark stuff. The "water dressed down in brown," as singer Ani DiFranco once put it - the nitty, gritty, put-the-hair-on-your-chest stuff that would hardly pass for a decent cup of coffee today. And forget the billions of combinations of milks, beans, and flavors you'll find today; back then, it was coffee, black, and no questions asked.

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We scoured for the best independent coffee shops and chains that have changed the way we drink coffee. Our criteria? The best quality in coffee and food, atmosphere, customer service, and the "unique" factor. (Case in point: a DeLorean car in the back of one shop. You just can't top that.) We then asked our coffee experts - coffee bloggers, roasters, shop owners, baristas, and educators - to nominate the shops they loved. Our panel then voted on a list of nearly 150 coffee shops from coast to coast. In the end, we

Chef and host Megan Mitchell turns the grill into an outdoor pizza oven and makes a quick and easy Grilled Pizza with Grilled Tomato Sauce. Using just five ingredients, Megan creates a delicious homemade sauce and pizza in about 30 minutes. And, the entire meal can be made for about ten bucks!

Culinary tips:

-Preheat your grill to 500°F (hot!) on the grill lid thermometer and be sure to keep the grill lid closed. If you don't have a grill thermometer, if you place your hand above the grill grates, you should only be able to keep your hand above the grate for about a second.
-No special equipment needed. Use the back of a cookie sheet to get the dough onto the grill.
-Make your own sauce out of just grilled tomatoes, salt and pepper!
-This grilled pizza is a meal that can be made for about ten bucks!
Grilled Pizza with grilled tomato sauce, burrata and basil







Grilled Pizza with Grilled Tomato Sauce
Serves 4-6
Ingredients:

1 ball pizza dough, store bought or homemade
Flour, for rolling and forming pizza

4-5 tomatoes on the vine, cut in