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Go Organic
Go Organic
Organic refers not to the food itself, but to how food is produced. Organically grown means foods are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Organic foods…
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Juice Up Your Nutrition With Juicing
Juice Up Your Nutrition With Juicing
Juicing is a cool and convenient way to get your 5-a-day in just one glass. Juicing largely preserves the vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant content of the produce you pick for your concoction.…
Be the Host With the Most With These Healthy Entertaining Tips
Be the Host With the Most With These Healthy Entertaining Tips
Entertaining friends and family this summer? You’ll definitely be the host with the most by following these tips for healthy entertaining:
•For appetizers, serve mixed nuts, raw…
Use Your Melon and Eat More Watermelon!
Use Your Melon and Eat More Watermelon!
Despite the widely-held belief that watermelon is just water and sugar, watermelon is actually a great source of nutrition. Watermelon provides vitamins A and C, minerals like potassium, the…
Water, Water, Everywhere!
Water, Water, Everywhere!
Water, water, everywhere, and more we all should drink! Water comprises 60%-70% of the human body and is vital for many different functions, including acid-base balance, waste removal, regulating…
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Pop Some Pepitas into Your Diet
Pop Some Pepitas into Your Diet
Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are the edible seeds of a pumpkin. Unlike the hard white seeds you see when you carve a pumpkin, most store-bought pumpkin seeds do not have a shell and are…
A Vast Variety of Veggie Burgers
A Vast Variety of Veggie Burgers
Thinking about going vegetarian or vegan but worried that you’ll be left longing for a good burger? Fear not! With all of the delicious and nutritious veggie burger options available, you’ll never…
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Nutrition
Açaí berries have become “berry” popular among the health-conscious lately
Açaí berries have become “berry” popular among the health-conscious lately
The açaí berry is the inch-long, reddish-purple fruit of the açaí palm tree, which is native to Central…
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Legumes are Packed with Protein and Fiber
Legumes are Packed with Protein and Fiber
Legumes such as beans and peas are packed with protein and fiber, and are high in vitamins and minerals that support heart health. Add beans to soups, stews, and casseroles, or enjoy them on their…
frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious and delicious as fresh fruits and vegetables, sometimes even more so?
frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious and delicious as fresh fruits and vegetables, sometimes even more so?
Did you know that frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious and delicious as fresh fruits and vegetables, sometimes even more so? Produce destined for the freezer case is picked at the…
Salmon and Tuna - Great Sources of Premium Protein
Salmon and Tuna - Great Sources of Premium Protein
Canned salmon and tuna are tasty and convenient sources of premium protein and brain-boosting omega-3 fats. Choosing brands that are dolphin-safe and use only sustainable fishing practices is a…
Cabbage is a colorful, cruciferous, cancer-fighter that can also protect against heart disease.
Cabbage is a colorful, cruciferous, cancer-fighter that can also protect against heart disease.
Cabbage is a colorful, cruciferous, cancer-fighter that can also protect against heart disease. Fermented cabbage dishes like sauerkraut and kimchi contain probiotics to support digestive and…
Honey has been used as a medicine since ancient times.
Honey has been used as a medicine since ancient times.
Honey adds a fruity and floral finesse to tea and toast, but it has also been used as a medicine since ancient times. Honey has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and certain…
Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin
Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin
Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. These carotenoids may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration, the…