article_snippet.sent: I am concerned that every bite and every sale not only delivers an unhealthy snack, but also a dangerous nutrition message.
article_snippet.sent: But I'm not only concerned about obesity.
article_snippet.sent: There are two other more insidious and dangerous risks to consider: cancer and heart disease.
article_snippet.sent: If that isn't enough to dampen your cravings, recent studies have found a causal link between sugar and heart disease.
article_snippet.sent: And trans fats have been well documented to increase the risk of heart disease.
article_snippet.sent: And yet, there is compelling evidence that a diet rich in vegetables and fruit, whole grains, fish, nuts, and moderate amounts of dairy and alcohol, as well as avoiding smoking, obesity -- and exercising 30 minutes a day -- lowers overall mortality by 65%.
article_snippet.sent: Similar results were found in the study published under the name "Healthy Living is the Best Revenge", which showed that eating a healthy diet (fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and low meat consumption) would prevent 78% of chronic disease, 93% of diabetes, 81% of heart attacks, 50% of strokes and 36% of all cancers.
highlights_snippet.sent: Can't Scouts promote healthy snacks?
  