
Smart Swaps for a Healthy New Year
Is improving the quality of your dietary pattern on your short list for resolutions this…

Is improving the quality of your dietary pattern on your short list for resolutions this…

Is there really a difference in the nutritional value of meat from grass-fed and grain-fed…

What are the differences between vegetarian and vegan dietary patterns? Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN,…

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we researched the latest information on diet and…

The Folklore. Soybeans originated in Southeast Asia and were first cultivated by the Chinese as…
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Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing A plant-based dietary…

Healthy cooking doesn’t have to start with fresh ingredients. Having nutritious staples and cooking essentials…

• Refined Grains May Raise CAD Risk. Refined grains may increase risk of developing premature…

Since they are grown without pesticides, do organic fruits and vegetables need to be washed?…

The food choices you make can affect your mental health and cognitive function as well…

For adults at average risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), the recommended starting age for screening…

It’s hot out! High temperatures increase the risk of dehydration. Fluids are critical to optimal…

Extreme Heat Associated with Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke A recent review article…

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S. and around…

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 4 hours Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 1/4 cups green lentils, uncooked, rinsed and drained 1…

What was once a simple decision between whole, low-fat, or skim milk, the list of…

The thyroid gland may be small, but it’s incredibly important, affecting almost every organ in…

Nutrition experts advise adopting a plant-based dietary pattern due to the many health benefits associated…

Iodine is an essential nutrient. That means your body needs it, but it can’t make…

Plant-based diets (patterns that maximize plantderived foods and minimize animal-derived foods) are a good choice…

Soy foods—like edamame, tofu, soymilk, and tempeh—are nutrient-rich, easy to use, and an excellent source…

Like all meals, dinner should include plenty of minimally processed plant foods (non-starchy vegetables, fruits,…

We all know that calcium is good for our bones and milk is a great…

More people are buying plant-based foods than ever before, including during the pandemic. Sales of…

This is the time of year we make big promises to ourselves: “I will lose…

Soups are wonderfully versatile and easy to make, and the combinations of ingredients and flavors…

Vitamin D is an important vitamin for health. It helps you absorb calcium from your…

Serotonin is an important brain chemical that relays messages in your brain, called a neurotransmitter….

Leptin is a hormone that was only discovered in 1994. A hormone is a chemical…

You probably know that calcium is important for growing and keeping your bones strong. Did…

When it comes to plant-based milks, you’ve got a lot of choices, including soy, nut,…

Lemons are much more than a garnish for your glass of water or fancy cocktail….

Menopause is a noteworthy signal in a woman’s life, the end of the female reproductive…

If you suffer from chronic heartburn, certain foods may be to blame. But the foods…

Are organic foods better for us? A report released by Standard University in 2012 got…

High cholesterol is a key risk factor for heart disease. It creates fatty deposits in…

The Folklore. Bold, aromatic, and pungent, ginger (also called ginger root) has spiced up palates…
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Q: What makes a good vegan egg replacement? A: Melissa Townsend, MS, RD, CDN, Registered…
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The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans sanctioned a healthy U.S.-style diet, but more common is…

There are hundreds of noncancerous skin growths and conditions, and this chapter describes, in alphabetical…

Based on the evidence collected from your medical history, physical exam, and diagnostic tests, your…