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New stories every morning, plus our archive of dietitian-written stories from the HealthStylz magazine.
To make this basic sauerkraut , start by peeling away the outer layers of the cabbage to reveal unblemished, clean leaves. Rinse the cabbage and pat dry with paper towels. Reserve a few large leaves for covering the…
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Krishna Janmashtami, or simply Janmashtami, is the two-day birthday celebration of the Hindu deity Lord Krishna. The holiday is celebrated throughout India and in Hindu homes around the world, but the spirit of…
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Grocery shopping. Love it or hate it, one aspect of shopping that few people relish is waiting in line to pay. But change could be coming to the checkout experience, making stores' "front end" more enjoyable for…
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Commonly used to add flavor and color to a dish, cup for cup, fresh herbs are one nutritious bunch.
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Whether you crave sweet, spicy, savory or salty, we’ve got you covered with snack-size recipes featuring feel-good ingredients.
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American dining may have evolved from Old World custom into the "three square meals" tradition of the 20th century, but today's consumers are snackers. In fact, over the last four decades, more Americans have traded…
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Social media platforms provide opportunities to engage : whether it be through a community with a common interest or experience, a campaign built around a cause or goal, or a conversation centered on a specific topic…
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Say goodbye to cupcakes and hello to all-natural, whole-grain popcorn. According to the Popcorn Board, Americans consume about 51 quarts of popcorn per person each year. Beyond movie theaters, popcorn is replacing…
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Small bites of soft pretzels made of honey and whole-wheat flour are served with a sweet-spicy sauce.
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May is National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month and today : May 4 : is Melanoma Monday. Right now, that might not mean anything to you. Four months ago, it did not mean anything to me, either.
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In folklore, trolls live under bridges and taunt passersby. Today, trolls are no less vile. Like everything else, however, they’ve gone digital, lurking online. Their goal isn’t engaging online communities; it’s…
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In 1999, Alice J. Lenihan, MPH, RD, LDN, responded to the North Carolina Dietetic Association's call for Special Olympics World Summer Games volunteers. Since then, the organization has been a big part of her life:…
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Try this variation on a gelato base , made without use of eggs.
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Fresh flowers can brighten a day, a room : and even a plate! While they may seem intrinsically ornamental, edible flowers can be budget-friendly, convenient and healthy additions to any home cook's repertoire.
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Some say sugar : including natural sugar found in 100-percent fruit juice : is behind the obesity epidemic, responsible for heart disease and causes cancer. Are concerns about sugar overshadowing fruit juice's…
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These tasty breakfast muffins are flavorful and filled with fiber from whole-wheat flour, oats, prunes, raisins and carrots. Baked with Greek yogurt and applesauce in place of oil or butter, they are lower in fat…
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This raw, vegan mousse is like a deconstructed Key lime pie. It’s made with fresh lime juice, avocados and banana and placed atop a raw crust of coconut, walnuts and dates.
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Prophylactic use of antibiotics in animal feed helps livestock stay healthy and grow faster, but it also may speed the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria that, according to the Centers for Disease Control, kill…
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Until recently, shopping for organic foods required a special trip to a natural foods store or farmers market. As interest in organics grew, organic foods became widely available in conventional supermarkets, but…
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These slightly sweet and sour grapes (flavored with cinnamon ) are good on their own or enjoyed as part of a cheese plate, on salads or in a cocktail.
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Through her private practice, Renee Simpson, RDN, counsels predominantly African American women because, "with an overwhelming four out of five African American women being obese, I found this to be the niche I…
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This popular South African kebab is commonly served at braais, or barbecues. Meat seasoned in a spicy apricot-curry marinade is skewered with apricots and onions before being cooked on a hot grill. Although…
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Nothing says summer quite like the sweet, juicy flavors of stone fruits. Whether you prefer peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots or cherries : or any of their hybrids : act quickly: Unlike apples or pears, fresh…
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Synopsis of the App Two Grand is designed to help track your food intake in less than 3 minutes per day. The app encourages weight loss hopefuls to follow community members who have already met their goal weight to…
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