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Healthy Recipe Swaps for Your Fall Comfort Foods

We’ve officially entered fall, the time when cooler temperatures and changing leaves lead many of us reaching for our cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and favorite comfort foods. What do you think of whe...

Watercress: Why This Green Deserves a Main Spot on Your Plate

Watercress has been moving up in the culinary world. It has advanced from a garnish to a featured dish on our plates and is now being recognized for its many benefits for our health. In fact, one&nb...

Eight Foods to Boost Concentration

As we move away from long summer nights, more relaxed schedules, and summer vacations we enter into the start of a new school year with lots of unknowns, increasingly busy schedules, and for some j...

Five Healthy Habits for Your 50's

Habits to Have in Middle-Age to Add Healthy Years to Your LifeWant to increase your life expectancy and increase the number of years you spend disease-free? Who doesn't? Turns out there are 5 healt...

National Dairy Month Spotlight: Yogurt

June marks National Dairy Month, a month where we recognize the many benefits of dairy products in the American Diet as well as the hardworking farmers who commit to providing us with delicious, nut...

The Lowdown on Sugar Substitutes: A Look at New Research

Alyssa Salz | Registered Dietitian NutritionistSugar substitutes are often a go-to for people looking to cut calories and carbohydrates in their diets to be ‘healthier.’ However, they have ofte...

Is Chocolate Good for You? Myths vs Facts

Chocolate is loved by many and for good reason: chocolate is delicious! But could it be possible that chocolate is good for you too? The fact is, chocolate has many benefits to our health as long a...

Are Dietary Supplements Safe? Here’s How to Tell

Many people take supplements to improve their health. While some supplements have known benefits and safety, other supplements are not well-studied and may be downright dangerous. Did you know that...

Setting the Record Straight on Coconut Oil's Health Benefits

In the past few years there have been many unfounded claims about coconut oil spreading around the internet and social media. Many people believe that coconut oil has special health benefits even th...

5 Immune Boosting Foods in Season Right Now

Eating a well-balanced diet and taking care of yourself are some of the few things we can control right now when it feels like so much is out of our control. Spring produce is at its peak currently...

How to Wash Fruits and Vegetables Properly

We all have a growing awareness of the safety and cleanliness of the foods we are putting into our bodies. With concern about viruses, bacteria, or chemicals on fruits and vegetables, some people hav...

A True Nutritional Powerhouse: Discover the Health Benefits of Beans

Beans may be a magical fruit and not for the reason the childhood rhyme says… even though the silly rhyme is guaranteed magical giggles every time. Beans are amazing because they are full of nutrie...

Making Your Home Office A Healthy Space

Working from a home office offers flexibility, comfort, and the ability to be more independent while on the clock. While these positives can help with work-life balance and stress levels, there are...

Be a Menu Detective: Spot the Diet Killers When Eating Out

Dining out when you are watching your diet can be a challenge, and looking at menus can feel like a mystery when determining what’s the best choice nutritionally. The large portions, tempting di...

Stocking Up Amid COVID19

With news outlets talking nonstop about the coronavirus outbreak and people responding by avoiding favorite restaurants and emptying grocery store shelves we are all starting to think more about wha...

Protein Pointers: Tips to Boost the Benefits

Beginning in their 40s, adults typically lose 1 to 2 percent of their muscle mass every year. Eating the right amount of protein throughout the day can help maintain muscle mass. Other benefits of p...

How Much Water Should You Drink? It Depends!

Of all the nutrients in your diet, water is one of the body’s most essential. However, many people struggle to meet their daily fluid needs. The old advice is to drink 8 cups of water per day, but t...

The Key to Smart Snacking? Snack with a Purpose!

Between meal snacking sometimes gets a bad reputation, but it can be a healthy way for some people to fill nutrient gaps or fuel throughout the day. The key to smart snacking is to snack with a purpos...