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Are You Eating Enough Fiber?
Friday, 11/16/2012 at 10:08 AM
The U.S. often isn’t the first nation to come to mind when you think of countries with healthy eating habits to adopt, but it turns out we may be influencing how our friends across the ... Read More
chia seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseeds
Tuesday, 10/02/2012 at 09:27 AM
Q: First it was flaxseeds, then hemp seeds, now chia seeds are in everything. What are the benefits of these different seeds and how do I use them in my diet?A: When I was a kid, wheat germ ... Read More
How-to Video: How to Make Almond Milk
Wednesday, 08/29/2012 at 11:52 AM
If you're looking for an alternative to traditional cow's milk, almond milk is a great option. Aside from drinking it straight, almond milk works in smoothies, baked good, and of course ... Read More
Top 20 Artery-Cleansing Foods
Monday, 07/16/2012 at 01:57 PM
Protect your heart with every bite of these natural foods. Read More
Happy Food: Is the Mediterranean Diet the Secret to a Good Mood?
Tuesday, 06/05/2012 at 05:32 PM
Healthy weight, a long life, and a happy disposition; sounds like a pretty good package, huh? According to newly published Spanish research, the key to all three may be as simple as following ... Read More
Tuesday, 03/13/2012 at 11:11 AM
I live, sleep, eat, and breathe nutrition, so I would rather spend time at a farmer’s market or health food grocery than a department store or mall any day. When I discover brand new, healthy ... Read More
6 Ways Even Healthy Cereal Causes Weight Gain
Monday, 03/05/2012 at 05:03 PM
A bowl of cereal makes the perfect breakfast. It's fast, easy, and inexpensive, and the right bowl of cereal is a good source of fiber, calcium, and protein. But if you make the wrong ... Read More
Tuesday, 02/28/2012 at 05:17 PM
I recently attended a conference where I heard a researcher talk about a fascinating study he had conducted. In a nutshell over 50 adults were fed a liquid beverage (imagine Kool-Aid) or a ... Read More
Tuesday, 02/14/2012 at 03:55 PM
I recently started reading the book, Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart for Life!
 What stuck out to me was a list of recommended foods that are both 
nutritious and can help maintain heart health. I ... Read More
Winter Diet Foods
Sunday, 01/08/2012 at 06:55 PM
Fend off winter weight gain with these delicious seasonal foods Read More