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With the holidays approaching, the majority of revelers wait until afterthe first of the year to embrace healthy eating habits, but nutrition expertEllie Krieger provides "Healthy Eating Tips to Stay Balanced Through theHolidays" for maintaining healthy habits throughout the season, rather thanjust after January 1.
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"Keeping your digestive system on track is an important part of healthyliving," said Krieger. "Maintaining positive lifestyle habits are especiallyimportant throughout the holidays, which are fraught with high stresssituations and excessive eating."
Among Ellie's holiday-related secrets to success is eating intuitively,opting for foods rich in nutrients, staying active to balance holiday intakeand maintaining good digestive health.
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"Yo-Plus contains the added benefit of probiotics and fiber for digestivehealth," said Krieger. "With no artificial sweeteners, a smooth, creamytexture, and truly delicious taste-it's a win-win for consumers looking forhealthy food choices throughout the holidays."
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One of the world's leading food companies, General Mills operates in over100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios,Haagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old ElPaso, Progresso, Cascadian Farm, Muir Glen, and more. Headquartered inMinneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., General Mills had FY2008 global net sales ofUS$ 14.9 billion, including the company's $1.2 billion proportionate share ofjoint venture net sales.
SOURCE Yoplait(R) Yo-Plus
