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Are Our Kids Getting Fatter And Hungrier?  
Advocate Reveals Connection Between Obesity and Hunger and How to Stop the Trend

If the war against childhood obesity was a race, America would still be at the starting line.

Childhood obesity has tripled in the past 30 years. About one out of every three children or teens is overweight or at risk of being overweight. Because children’s bodies are still developing, the damage to organs triggers medical problems extending throughout their lifetimes, according to a report issued by First Lady Michelle Obama’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity.

Nearly 75 percent of Americans will be overweight or obese by 2019, and that condition will drag down the economy and impoverish the nation. What’s worse is that our nation is growing fatter at the same time it is growing hungrier. Another study by New York’s Food Research and Action Center describes another dilemma — a new definition of hunger that actually describes how families can become obese at the same time they are going hungry.

“The term the scientists used is ‘food-insecure,’” said Erin Baker, founder of Erin Baker’s Wholesome Baked Goods a (www.ErinBakers.com) bakery that combines the appeal of baked goodies with nutritional benefits to help fight obesity. “It describes the condition that hits a huge sector of the population. Low-income people tend to seek out cheaper food which in most cases is fast food, the result is a high calorie diet with poor nutritional value — just a lot of empty calories void of fruits, vegetables and grains. (more…)

Jerry O’Connell who currently co-stars on The Defender with Jim Belushi was on Ellen DeGeneres on Friday, March 4th.

Jerry danced out onto the stage, twirled around and did the butt bump with Ellen.  After they sat down Ellen told Jerry “we need to bring the bump back.”  Ellen told Jerry “let’s you and I bring the bump back.”   Laughing Jerry said “bump never left Ellen. The bump never left.”

Ellen said “it went away, I don’t know if you know that, but it went away for a little while, but we should bring the bump back.”  The actor who went to law school for a year before taking the role of a lawyer on the defenders chided her “not in my repertoire.” Motioning to himself he said it’s always been in it.”

The host said “well somebody has to really hold on because you have a firm bump.” Jerry laughed .  He said “I’m a little aggressive, a little excited” about being on the show.

When asked about his twins girls with his wife Rebecca Romijn he explained they’re 25 months old and “people weren’t joking about the terrible twos.”  After showing some adorable photos of the twins on the back screen Jerry said “we are always sending pictures in when they’re behaving really well.  I won’t say which one misbehaves, but uh…they’re really cute.” (more…)

Famed Canadian-born pop star Celine Dion, 42, has checked into St. Mary’s Medical Center in Florida.  According to center spokesman Ryan Lieber  “Ms. Celine Dion has been admitted … for observation at the recommendation of her doctors.”

(Image of Celine Dion – DC Media – All Rights Reserved)

Lieber noted Ms. Dion “has been admitted to prevent the early delivery of her babies, which is a fairly common clinical practice for mothers of twins. This is done to ensure the patient can be in close contact with their doctors and clinical resources, leading up to their birth.”

Rene Angelil Denied Reports Of Planned C Section

Although the media had previously reported that Dion was scheduled to have an October 22nd C section for the delivery of her twin babies, Dion’s husband/manager, Rene Angelil denied these reports.   He told People.com that the story was untrue.  He said  “there is nothing scheduled. We do not have a date.”  He also told People “they (the doctors) want Celine’s pregnancy to go as long as possible, at least until the first week of November.” (more…)

Fashion designers, actresses, lifelong best friends and entrepreneurs Mary Kate (MK) and Ashley Olsen, who no longer go by The Olsen Twins, appeared on the Ellen show on Friday, 9/17/10.

Looking very fashionable in their own designs (MK is a cream colored top and black skirt and Ashley in a black top with white polka dots and black shirt) the two were also in sync with their long blonde tousled waves.

(Image of Mary Kate and Ashley from clip from Ellen show – All Rights Reserved)

It seems even though they were dressed exactly alike, their hair was very similarly highlighted, low lighted and texturized.  I must say their tresses looked very beachy and gorgeous against their skin and eyes.

Mary Kate And Ashley Dressed Ellen

I have to admit I was surprised to hear that Ellen love’s MK and Ashley’s clothes which she said she “wears all the time on the show.”  Ellen also said “when I was campaigning to be on the cover of Oprah’s magazine, you all got in touch and wanted to dress me for the cover of O, which I was flattered by.”  Obviously Ellen loves the clothes which she said were “so cool” and “so affordable.”

Ashley said “we have (the cover) framed in the office.”  Ellen noted her cover is also framed in her office.  Ashley said “we were so excited, we’re such big fans of you.  It was just really exciting for us to make something for you.”  Ellen said she wore “three different outfits for three different covers and all the clothes she wore” were from MK and Ashley’s collection. (more…)

New mom and supermodel Giesele knows her beauty products.  What baby shampoo did she settle on for her 8 month old baby son?  Leonor Greyl Mousse Douceru Fleurs dOranger Baby Shampoo.

The famous Benjamin Brady, first son of Gisele and Tom Brady will no doubt have fabulous hair.  Look at his parents.  Leonor Greyl reported a few months ago that Gisele received a shipment of the luxe baby shampoo.

(Image courtesy of HairBoutique.com – All Rights Reserved)

Leonor Greyl is a favorite amongst celebrities and was the product line of choice for the last No Doubt tour.

It makes sense that the outspoken supermodel would avoid using controversial baby products like Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Shampoo or Wal-Mart’s Equate Tearless Baby Wash which was hit with a class action lawsuit claiming the products may contain toxins linked directly to cancer. (more…)