Nutrition

10 High Protein Foods to Keep in Your Diet
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10 High Protein Foods to Keep in Your Diet

Lisa Young, PhD, RDN | July 2, 2024

With so much “diet” talk revolving around fat and carb intake, protein can get lost in the shuffle. But there…

Is Dried Fruit Healthy?
Nutrition

Is Dried Fruit Healthy?

Lisa Young, PhD, RDN | June 27, 2024

We all know that fruit is good for you—but what about when it’s dried? Is freeze-dried fruit healthy…and is there…

The Shroom Boom
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The Shroom Boom

June 26, 2024

As the public grows increasingly health-conscious, mushrooms have moved into more grocery carts than ever. People use them to replace…

Are You Getting Too Much Iron?
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Are You Getting Too Much Iron?

June 26, 2024

You breathe more than 20,000 times a day, delivering life-giving oxygen to every cell in your body, but oxygen doesn’t…

Healthy Ice Cream 
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Healthy Ice Cream 

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | June 26, 2024

It’s that time of year when there is simply no substitute for a cold, creamy, and velvety-rich dish of ice…

What are Nutrient Dense Foods?
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What are Nutrient Dense Foods?

James A. Duke, PhD | June 14, 2024

Your life depends on nutrients. The seven major groups of nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and…

Beyond Probiotics and Fermented Foods… How to Improve Your Gut Health
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Beyond Probiotics and Fermented Foods… How to Improve Your Gut Health

Megan Rossi, PhD | June 11, 2024

Gut health has become a hot topic in recent years. Probiotic supplements and gut-friendly fermented foods are finding new fans…

Your Vitamin/Supplement Checklist
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Your Vitamin/Supplement Checklist

Michael F. Roizen, MD | June 11, 2024

Most American adults don’t follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which means they’re not getting all of the vitamins and…

For a Nutritional Boost, Add These Seeds to Your Diet
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For a Nutritional Boost, Add These Seeds to Your Diet

Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, CDN | June 11, 2024

Seeds can add a powerful nutritional punch to your diet. Both the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Heart…

Taking an Anti-Obesity Med?Don’t Forget to Eat Enough
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Taking an Anti-Obesity Med?Don’t Forget to Eat Enough

Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA | June 11, 2024

GLP-1 receptor agonists can slash your appetite so dramatically that you could go all day without the drive to eat…

Worried About Your Water?
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Worried About Your Water?

Matthew J. Campen, PhD, MSPH | June 11, 2024

The news is awash with attention-grabbing headlines about problems with our water quality. To better understand the threats we face, Bottom…

Tasty Ways to Cut Back Salt
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Tasty Ways to Cut Back Salt

William Li, MD | June 11, 2024

If your doctor has advised you to reduce salt intake—or if you just want to be healthier—try these tips to…

Medicinal Foods: How Food can Heal
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Medicinal Foods: How Food can Heal

James A. Duke, PhD | June 7, 2024

Diet is linked to health outcomes, but nutritious healthy foods can also be medicinal foods that help to heal and prevent disease.

Pulse Power: What to Know About These Nutritional Powerhouses
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Pulse Power: What to Know About These Nutritional Powerhouses

Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA | May 25, 2024

You may love black beans, kidney beans, lima beans, split peas, chickpeas and lentils, but chances are you’ve been calling…

How to Eat Healthy On Your Next Road Trip
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How to Eat Healthy On Your Next Road Trip

Lisa R. Young | May 23, 2024

Heading out on a road trip? Here’s how to eat healthy even when options are limited… Be aware. Decide in…