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Pairing Your Foods To Get More Nutrition

Did you know that pairing different foods together can help increase the amount of nutrition you get from foods? Here are simple ways of getting more of these necessary nutrients. Iron and Vitamin C There are...

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Cracking the Chocolate Code: Your Go-To Guide for Sweet Success

Chocolate chips and cocoa powder might not top your pantry staples list, but when Valentine’s Day, a potluck, or simply a sweet craving come along, you’ll be glad you have them on hand. But...

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Your Most-Asked Questions About Nutrition: What are some nutritious snack options?

Healthy snacks don’t have to be complicated. There are plenty of colorful and nutritious snack options that require little to no preparation. Here are a few ideas to...

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Your Most-Asked Questions About Nutrition: How Much Protein Should I Include in My Diet?

How much protein your body needs varies from person to person. It depends on factors like your age, biological sex, activity level, and health conditions. When thinking about...

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Your Most-Asked Questions About Nutrition: Why are probiotics & prebiotics important?

Probiotics are live microorganisms – often called “good bacteria” – that are found in our intestines. These microorganisms can help break down and digest food, fight inflammation, and...

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Your Most-Asked Questions About Nutrition: Benefits of a High Fiber Diet

Fiber has some great health benefits and is one of the most important parts of a cancer-protective diet. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble: Soluble fiber...

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The Science Behind the Low FODMAP Diet: What You Need To Know

A low FODMAP diet can be recommended by a healthcare professional when someone is experiencing abdominal pain, discomfort, gas, bloating, diarrhea and/or constipation. Developed in 2005 by a...

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Your Most-Asked Questions About Nutrition: Benefits of Consuming Healthy Fats

The term “healthy fat” usually refers to unsaturated fat. This type of fat is a key part of the Mediterranean diet, which has been well-studied and linked to...

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Your Most-Asked Questions About Nutrition: Improving Your Diet for Better Health

Most of us are not eating enough plants, so if you want to eat healthier, including more plants in your diet is a great place to start. Plant foods...

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Your Most-Asked Questions About Nutrition: Easy Ways to Stay Hydrated

Your body needs water to survive and thrive, so it’s important to make sure you are staying hydrated by drinking enough. Try these tips to increase your water intake: If...

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The New American Plate

If you’re wondering how to include healthier, plant-based foods in your diet, look no further than the New American Plate guidelines. The New American Plate was created by...

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Wine, Antioxidants, and Heart Health: An Update on What We Know

February is American Heart Month. While you may send and receive greeting cards with cartoon hearts for Valentine’s Day, it’s also a good time of year to check...

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Eating for Heart Health: Long-Term Benefits of Cholesterol-Lowering Foods

Recommendations for heart health and cancer survivorship are usually very similar, with good reason: Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death for middle-aged adults...

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How to Build Healthy Habits with SMART Goals

If you’ve thought about making a healthy lifestyle change but don’t know where to start, consider setting a SMART goal to focus your efforts and set yourself up...