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Healthy Snack Ideas
Here are some healthy snack ideas you can enjoy on the go or at home.
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.
Lifestyle Modifications to Reduce Cancer Risk
AICR has a new study that shows lifestyle modifications can help lower the risk of cancer.
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
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.
Best of FAH: October 2023 Edition
Let’s take a look back at the most popular recipes and articles from October.
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.
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.
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
Best of FAH: September 2023 Edition
Let’s take a look back at the most popular recipes and articles from September.
Cracking the Vault: Protein and Longevity—How Much is Enough?
Eating a nutritious diet is not only good for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, it may also delay the onset of aging. New rodent research from Japan suggests that modifying your protein intake can have an impact on both…
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.
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.
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