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G Word: Freeganism

On Planet Green's "G Word," get a crash course in dumpster diving with an accomplished Biology professor demonstrates the lifestyle of a freegan.


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Eating for your Future: A Balanced Diet (4:26)

Some fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for preventing heart disease, reducing arthritis, and enabling the body to absorb calcium. Ayoob says a good diet includes balance, variety, and moderation.

Eating for your Future: The Tasty Mediterranean Diet (4:41)

The Mediterranean diet includes food choices that match the traditional diet of Mediterranean countries. Developed by the World Health Organization and the Harvard School of Public Health, this diet has many nutritionists salivating. .

MyPyramid: Dairy (0:41)

The milk group provides calcium, an important nutrient vital for strong bones and teeth. Take a look at this video to learn more about nutrition.

Eating for your Future: The Live Food Diet (3:51)

In San Diego, the Optimum Health Center provides guidance on the digestion process, the science of digestion, how food is grown, and how it should be prepared and eaten. The center promotes raw food over prepackaged, processed, and cooked foods.

Eating for your Future: Yoga and Dietary Supplements (4:13)

Wisconsin, who has been practicing yoga for ten years, says it helps her understand the mind-body connection. Wisconsin is a vegetarian who includes food supplements and substitutes in her diet.

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100 Greatest Discoveries: The Discovery of Vitamins (1:56)

On The Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries," learn about the discovery that a healthy diet with the necessary vitamins prevented many diseases without much effort.

MyPyramid: Eat Well (0:59)

When a person prepares a meal, they should always remember "MyPyramid" and consider making healthy changes in their diet.

MyPyramid: Physical Activity (0:37)

Physical activity is an important factor when determining how much a person eats, and everyone needs at least half an hour of exercise per day.

MyPyramid: Meat, Beans and Nuts (1:02)

Variety is important among the meat group, and people should always restrict fat in their diet by cutting skin and fat away from their meat.

MyPyramid: Dairy (0:41)

The milk group provides calcium, an important nutrient vital for strong bones and teeth. Take a look at this video to learn more about nutrition.

MyPyramid: Fruits (1:18)

A variety of fruits is an important source of many nutrients, and fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium and calories. Take a look at this clip to learn more about nutrition.

MyPyramid: Vegetables (1:27)

Eating the daily recommended amount of vegetables lowers a person's risk of getting diseases. Take a look at this clip to learn more about nutrition.

MyPyramid: Grains, Breads and Cereal (1:51)

People should make half of the grains they eat whole, and eat the daily recommended amount of bread products. Check out this clip to learn more about nutrition.

MyPyramid: Pyramid Directions (0:44)

The colored band system on "MyPyramid" tells a person the amount and types of food they should eat.

MyPyramid: Eating Healthy (2:41)

Each person requires a different diet depending upon age, health and gender. "MyPyramid" presents the perfect balance in diet and reminds individuals to stay active.