Balanced Energy for a Sweet Life

Sponsor: BENEO-Palatinit GmbH

In this segment we talk about Palatinose, the new, healthy sugar. It’s a natural sweetener that fuels your body and your mind with balanced energy. Plus, it’s tooth-friendly.

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Tea.. A Beneficial Beverage to Promote Better Health

Sponsor: Twinings North America, Inc

An expert teaches us the finer points of tea as he takes part in the Balancing Act’s very own tea party

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A Healthy Way to Lose Weight...and Keep It Off!

Sponsor: Advanced Herbaceuticals, LLC

In this segment we’re taking a look at a really great, all-natural supplement to HELP you shed some pounds…for your health!

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Heart Healthy Cooking

Sponsor:

In this segment we learn not only the health benefits of soy bean oil from a nutritionist we also have a chef on-hand to show us some simple recipes to add gourmet pizzazz to our meals.



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Learn More About Health & Healthcare

Sponsor: Conn. General Life Ins. Co.

This segment encourages women to use available education and tools online to better manage health and health care costs for themselves and their families

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Grapple Brand Flavored Apples

Sponsor: Columbia Marketing International Produce

Our kids still aren’t eating enough fruit. Grapple Brand Flavored Apples combine the crunch of the delicious Washington apples with the sweet flavor of concord grapes resulting in an irresistibly healthy snack

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A Healthy Beverage For You And Your Family

Sponsor: National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board

With summer coming to an end, what’s the best way to make sure kids’ back-to-school routine keeps them healthy and strong? Dr. Wendy talks to us about the advantages of drinking nutrient-packed lowfat milk to help fuel your life, health & fitness routine.

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Sponsor: Nor-Cal Beverage Company/Go Girl Energy Drinks

Go-Girl Energy Drinks is teaming up with organizations dedicated to fighting breast and ovarian cancer. Dr. Ernie Bodai, Director of Breast Surgical Services at Kaiser-Permanente in Sacramento, California talks about his campaign to fund breast cancer research through a special stamp, and Doug Carson tells us why he started the Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation to get vital testing for women at risk of the disease. These worthy organizations, along with many others, are supported by sales of healthy, delicious Go Girl Energy drinks.

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The Healthy Life Tastes Good

Sponsor: Bolthouse Farms

Cocktails and sodas are the usual fare for a holiday get-together. But these aren’t good choices if you’re trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Cocktails can be calorie-laden, and sodas contain all kinds of chemicals and sugars or sweeteners. Hosea Rosenberg discusses some health alternatives.

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Healthy Alternatives To Sweeten The Holiday

Sponsor: NXT Nutritional Holdings

In this segment, actor Blair Underwood shows us how to bake delicious, low-sugar treats using Susta Natural Sweetener. Mike McCarthy, president and CEO of NXT Nutritionals, is also on hand to describe Susta’s intriguing health benefits.

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Combating Arthritis

Sponsor: Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization working to addressing arthritis. The organization funds research and provides services and programs designed that empower individuals to take control of their disease. A key component of managing arthritis is regular physical activity.

Let’s Move Together is a nationwide movement led by the Arthritis Foundation that encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis. You can join the movement by committing to participate in your local Arthritis Walk. But don’t stop there…move daily for better health.

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Suzanne Somers Speaks Out

Sponsor: Chews-4-Health

Actress and New York Times best-selling author Suzanne Somers talks to Dr. Friedman about her controversial book "Knockout" which focuses mostly on alternative medicine, not the traditionally accepted chemotherapy and radiation. She discusses the "switches" that may help turn off cancer.

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Cooking And Baking With Soy

Sponsor: Silk

In this segment the Balancing Act’s own Chef, Jeremy Hanlon, shares the benefits of substituting Soy Milk for dairy milk in your recipes and cooking and shares it’s health benefits while showing our host how to make a great tasting smoothie with Silk.



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What's For Dinner - Easy Recipes and Family Meal Planning With Seafood

Sponsor: Odyssey Enterprises

When you’ve got small children at home, the chances to dine out are few and far between. That’s tough on those of us who love seafood. But we’re about to reveal an easy way to prepare restaurant-quality fish in your own home. Available at Sam’s Club, Treasures from the Sea offers incredibly simple seafood solutions. Chef Jeremy Hanlon dispels myths about frozen fish and shows us how we can make tasty, health-conscious meals in minutes.

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Careers for busy moms

Sponsor: Interim HealthCare

This segment details the 43 year old company, Interim HealthCare and why the variable nature of their healthcare jobs are attractive to women who are seeking balance in their lives.



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Ultimate Caribbean Family Getaways

Sponsor: AM Resorts

Adults know how important VACATIONS are to your health, but have you ever thought about how crucial it may also be for your children? In this segment, we discuss the family bonding that can come from a great getaway together, then we'll highlight a new resort in Riveria Maya, Mexico that is focused on family... and so much more! It's a "dream" family vacation!

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Healthy Meal & Snacking Solutions For Your Family

Sponsor: JYC International, Inc.

The new superfood is edamame, and this segment highlights what the Japanese have known for 2,000 years – it tastes great, is packed with nutrition, and is a healthy source of protein. In fact, edamame just might help you reach your New Year’s weight loss goals, as well as your family’s. Peggy Chung Collier talks about edamame and present some easy seasoning recipes. Peggy received her chefs training from the National Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts in New York City. She has also worked as an editor for Cooks Illustrated magazine & worked on the magazine’s show, America’s Test Kitchen.

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From Earth to Plate

Sponsor: Walter P. Rawl & Sons

In this segment we talk about Nature’s Greens – low-calorie, powerhouse vegetables that are more versatile than you might think. Kale, collards, mustard and turnip greens – fresh from the garden. And we’re taking these traditional southern veggies and giving them a new spin, and some new respect.

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Times Square Taste Challenge

Sponsor: Heartland Sweetners

The Balancing Act and Heartland Sweetner put Ideal, the new, no-calorie sweetener to the test, in the most Ideal place....TIMES SQUARE!

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The Health Benefits of Cranberries

Sponsor: Woman's Day Magazine

This segment features tangy, whole dried cranberries covered with smooth Nestlé® Milk Chocolate. Cranberry Raisinets® are a delicious and convenient snack that offers the benefits of the most popular of superfruits. These free-radical-fighting antioxidant-rich Cranberry Raisinets provide 1/2 serving of real fruit in every 1/4 cup and have 30% less fat than the leading chocolate brands.1

1) 8 g fat vs. 11.4 g fat (Average) IN 45 g of the leading chocolate brands.


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