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Advantages of Frozen Veggies
Frozen vegetables have many advantages. Learn more about their benefits, the best selections, and how to prepare them
Kale Yeah! Why Kale Still Makes the Superfood List
As a high school nutrition teacher, kale became a running joke to several of my students. If I asked for any food that contained fiber, the answer was kale. A food that provides vitamin C? Kale. A green leafy vegetable that helps prevent cancer? You guessed it- kale. What’s not to love about this versatile green superfood? Lettuce take a look at all the ways to be kaleful.
Cracking the Vault: Functional Ingredient Spotlight: Green Coffee Extract
Unroasted #coffee beans contain higher amounts of chlorogenic acid (CGA) — the #phytochemical in coffee that provides many of the health benefits — than roasted coffee.
Studies using CGA have found that it decreases fasting blood sugar, insulin levels, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol as well as reducing body weight and decreasing body fat.
So let’s talk about green coffee extract, a popular #functionalingredient…
Best of FAH: August Edition
Cracking the Vault: Earlier Meals Mean Better Blood Sugar Control
New research out of the University of Adelaide and South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute evaluated two diets: a time-restricted intermittent fasting diet and a lower calorie diet to find which was better for people likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Broccoli Prepared to Perfection
By preparing broccoli healthfully, you can fully enjoy its nutritional benefits while delighting your taste buds.
Menu Planning and Shopping on a Budget
Here is a 7 day menu planner and great shopping tips to plan and make meals on a budget
The Nutrition and Physical Activity Project
Recently, AND (the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) has partnered with ACE (the American Council on Exercise) to create an evidence-based guideline and systematic review on nutrition and physical activity treatments for general population adults.
To IV or Not to IV?
Delicious, Nutritious, Affordable MyPlate
#MyPlate has been on the scene for years, and it’s one of the best balanced eating tools around. Yet many people feel intimidated by the #USDA’s guide to healthy #eatingpatterns. There’s no need to be…
3 Tips for Summer Exercise
The sun is shining, the birds are singing -- it's the perfect time to get outside and exercise. Though you likely won't be battling your way through snow or rain, summer presents its own unique considerations
Best of FAH: July Edition
MyPlate: Never Too Early or Too Late
It’s never too early or too late to start with #MyPlate! Did you know that MyPlate has a comprehensive guide for building a balanced #eatingpattern at every stage of life? Everyone can benefit from the #scientific information they’ve compiled…
How to Develop A Healthy Water Habit
Remember, the goal is to make drinking water a habit. It may take some time, but with persistence and these strategies, you can gradually replace sugary soda with water and enjoy the benefits of a more hydrated and healthier lifestyle.
Happy 12th Birthday, MyPlate! Here is how to make MyPlate
June is MyPlate’s Birthday month. Here are ways to make MyPlate your way!
Gluten-free for You or Me?
Gluten free has been all the rage in the store. What does gluten free mean? Should you follow this type of diet?
The Best of FAH: June Edition
This month flew by even faster than last month, so I want to press pause for just the tiniest moment and look back over the most popular posts of June…
Make A Smoothie Bowl
Smoothie bowls make a great breakfast or snack. Imagine delicious pureed fruit and flax topped with fruits, nuts, and seeds. Hurrah!
Cracking the Vault: Family Meal Success
Here's a fun way to engage everyone at your next #familymeal: make a #mealboard! This easy-to-make #dinner includes any fresh #veggies that can be used as dippers along with some air-fried treats like chicken fingers and oven French fries. Add dips and some #fruit and you've got an award-winning board!
How to Grill Veggies
Grilling vegetables is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy their natural flavors. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to grill vegetables:
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