“Simple recipes that deliver nutrition and flavor are at the top of my list for everyday use. This Citrus Chickpea Salad comes together quickly and provides 7 grams of protein per serving. Wondering where the added sugar is from? It’s due to the...
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This gluten-free pasta salad is just in time for summer. A salad that provides a healthy dose of fresh vegetables with the brightness added by lemon juice is just what the season calls for. Note the recipe’s blanching instructions. The blanching time...
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This recipe is a great way to incorporate soy foods into your diet. Soy products like tofu, edamame, and soy milk are plant-based sources of protein, vitamins, minerals, and other phytochemical that benefit health. There is much confusion about soy because of...
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While the total fat grams per serving may look scary, the fats that are in salmon are commonly referred to as “good fats.” While fat calories are still the same, the type of fat you find in salmon is a healthier fat when it comes to heart and brain...
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This vegetarian egg recipe makes for a great breakfast, lunch, or even light dinner. For many years, folks who were concerned about cholesterol avoided eggs. This thinking has since changed, and in 2015, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans removed a 300 mg...
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COVID-19 is causing many people to feel stressed and anxious. These tips can provide relief. Widespread public health issues like COVID-19 induce a lot of stress and anxiety. With constantly-changing information, job losses, quarantines, and of course the...
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Colon cancer has become one of the most common cancers to be diagnosed in adolescents and young adults according to the National Cancer Institute, one of the National Institutes of Health’s centers for biomedical research. Many cases of young adults in...
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Round 2: Food Groups Face-off How did your bracket fare following round 1 of our Superfood Showdown? We’re sure some of these match-ups caused quite a few upsets. In particular, romaine vs. kale. While kale is rumored to be the best superfood on the market,...
» Read More Round 1: Meet the Superfood Contenders In the spirit of March Madness, we thought it would be fun to have a Superfood Showdown! Each week, we will match-up some of the best (and freshest) competitors in the food world and pit them against each other. Who...
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Using Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise or sour cream really lowers the calories and fat traditionally expected of most dip recipes. Fresh herbs really ramp up its flavor, not to mention that most fresh greens provide antioxidants… every little bit...
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