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5 Heart-Healthy Foods You Might Not Have Thought Of
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February is American Heart Month. Diet plays a major role in heart health and can impact your risk of heart disease. Here are 5 heart healthy..
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Seasonal Produce to Fall For this Autumn
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on October 20, 2021
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As excited as we were for summer’s bounty of juicy watermelon and crisp cucumbers, there’s more to “fall” in love with this autumn alongside..
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Bringing the Mediterranean Straight to Your Plate
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on September 20, 2021
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What do you think of when you think about the Mediterranean? Rocky cliffs, white sand beaches, sun-drenched hillsides, the shimmering blue sea?
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Take Your Comfort Foods Plant-Forward
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on July 28, 2021
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Ahh, comfort foods! Whether your go-to is meatloaf, mac ’n cheese, or chicken and dumplings—these dishes satisfy like no other. Chances are,..
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Pitching in to Tackle Food Waste
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on May 23, 2021
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You buy a pint of mushrooms at the grocery store, but they get moldy before you can eat them. Your leftovers sit in the back of the fridge,..
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Good Health from the Inside Out: 8 Ways to Improve Your Digestive Health
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on April 9, 2021
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We’re all about healthy food discovery—the search for the perfect recipe, the shopping, the cooking, and, of course, the eating! But enjoying a..
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National Nutrition Month 2021: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Encourages ‘Eating Right for Life Stages’
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on March 11, 2021
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March is National Nutrition Month For National Nutrition Month® 2021, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends people adjust their..
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Prepare Heart-Healthy Foods for Your Family
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on February 18, 2021
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. Fortunately, many risk factors are things we have control over - such as our food and..
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Functional Foods
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on January 14, 2021
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Magazine articles and news reports tout the benefits of "functional foods," which they claim can do everything, from reducing cholesterol to..
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Advice for Holiday Cooks
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on January 2, 2021
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Whether you're an experienced cook or preparing to host your first holiday gathering, a little food safety advice can go a long way in..
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