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New stories every morning, plus our archive of dietitian-written stories from the HealthStylz magazine.
Although grill pans are sometimes referred to as griddles, the difference is visible: A griddle has a flat surface, while a grill pan is covered with ridges. These ridges are raised about half a centimeter, which…
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One does not need to go far to find harrowing statistics about obesity.
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Refreshing watermelon is the most-consumed melon in the United States, followed by cantaloupe and honeydew. Thought to have originated in the Kalahari Desert of Africa, watermelon’s official name is Citrullus lanatus…
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In this monthly vlogging series, Stone Soup blogger Celestina Brunetti demonstrates recipes using ingredients featured in the most recent issue of Food & Nutrition Magazine . For April, Celestina shares with us how…
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Product reviewed: Lagrange Creativ’ Crepe Makers with 3 Mould Stencils
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 48 million people get sick from foodborne diseases each year in the U.S. alone. That’s a staggering number, isn’t it? Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of…
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In our household, National Sourdough Bread Day, on April 1, reminds us to be generous. My mom’s habit of giving a loaf of sourdough bread to new neighbors or someone needing comfort became a family tradition.
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States generated 68.6 million tons of paper and paperboard waste in 2014.
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The National Nutrition Month theme, “Put Your Best Fork Forward,” reminds us that each bite counts and invites us to cook more at home. Considering that home-cooked meals are usually healthier, teaching kids how to…
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Part of National Nutrition Month’s theme of “Put Your Best Fork Forward” is not only choosing the right foods, but also at the right time. The circadian rhythm, or a person’s 24-hour cycle, is a relatively new piece…
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In this monthly vlogging series, Stone Soup blogger Celestina Brunetti demonstrates recipes using ingredients featured in the most recent issue of Food & Nutrition Magazine . For
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March is National Nutrition Month, and it’s all about how to "Put Your Best Fork Forward.” Each bite counts and even making small shifts in food choices can add up over time, including the benefits of eating less…
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Raise your hand if you currently or ever have struggled with caffeine dependence. This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward,” and as many of us know from experience, it can be hard to…
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Eating together, or commensality, is common : anyone, even animals, can do it : but convivial eating, or fully engaging with someone during a meal, is less common these days. National Nutrition Month is upon us, and…
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When I first started studying nutrition, I was far from the healthiest eater I knew. In fact, I suffered from a serious addiction to diet lemon-lime soda : as in, a 24-ounce bottle a day addiction. This habit was…
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Dietary recommendations for people with a history of cancer are essentially the same as they are for anyone seeking to optimize their health and longevity : and offer similarly profound benefits in terms of risk…
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Made with pantry staples, this flavorful treat is packed with fiber and stuffed with crunchy pecans, sweet dates, cinnamon and vanilla.
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Treat yourself to a decadent yet healthy breakfast cupcake with whole-grain muesli, chocolate chips, cinnamon and dates.
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Beyond common apples and oranges, there’s a whole world of weird and wonderful fruits to explore. Exotic and unique-looking produce is mostly native to tropical and sub-tropical regions of places such as Southeast…
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Is cultured meat the future of food or a science experiment gone wrong? Also known as in vitro meat, cellular agriculture, artificial meat or synthetic meat, cultured meat means growing muscle tissue from animal stem…
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Creamy polenta is mixed with pistachio-basil pesto and topped with slivers of juicy olives and red peppers.
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