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Healthy Snack Ideas
Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Healthy Snack Ideas

Here are some healthy snack ideas you can enjoy on the go or at home.

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Lighten Your Holiday Cooking With MyPlate
Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Lighten Your Holiday Cooking With MyPlate

Remember, cooking lighter doesn't mean sacrificing taste. With a bit of creativity and attention to ingredient choices, you can create flavorful and nutritious dishes that are better for your health.

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Pumpkin Seeds Add Crunch
Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Pumpkin Seeds Add Crunch

Remember that you can use pumpkin seeds in both raw and roasted forms, depending on your preference and the flavor profile you're aiming for. Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, and various minerals like magnesium and zinc, making them a nutritious addition to your meals and snacks

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Cracking the Vault: Go for the Green Mediterranean Diet
Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

Cracking the Vault: Go for the Green Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet has been named US Best Diet several years in a row and with good reason. Research shows that this sustainable diet plan is not only good for your heart and waistline, but it’s also delicious.

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Air Fryer Magic: Potatoes,  Yams, Veggies
Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Air Fryer Magic: Potatoes, Yams, Veggies

Air frying vegetables and potatoes is a healthier alternative to traditional frying while still delivering crispy and flavorful results. It's a versatile cooking method easily customized to your preferences.

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Roast It to Perfection: Winter Squash
Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Roast It to Perfection: Winter Squash

Roasting winter squash brings out its natural flavors and creates a delicious, versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or incorporated into various recipes.

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The Safety of Aspartame: Round 2
Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

The Safety of Aspartame: Round 2

Recently, the IARC classified aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” citing limited evidence for its carcinogenicity, specifically liver cancer. IARC is a research organization that evaluates evidence on the causes of cancer but doesn’t make health recommendations. There were three large studies on the intake of artificial sweeteners and cancer. 3

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Fall in Love With the Roots
Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Fall in Love With the Roots

Fall and root veggies go hand in hand. Roasting them is so easy and makes everyone love them more.

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Advantages of Frozen Veggies
Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Advantages of Frozen Veggies

Frozen vegetables have many advantages. Learn more about their benefits, the best selections, and how to prepare them

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Kale Yeah! Why Kale Still Makes the Superfood List
Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

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.

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Cracking the Vault: Functional Ingredient Spotlight: Green Coffee Extract
Lynn Grieger, food shopping, grocery, food news, processed food Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES, CHWC, CPT Lynn Grieger, food shopping, grocery, food news, processed food Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES, CHWC, CPT

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…

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Cracking the Vault: Earlier Meals Mean Better Blood Sugar Control
Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

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.

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Broccoli Prepared to Perfection
Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Broccoli Prepared to Perfection

By preparing broccoli healthfully, you can fully enjoy its nutritional benefits while delighting your taste buds.

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The Nutrition and Physical Activity Project
Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

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.

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