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Popsicles: A Closer Look
Summer is a great time for popsicles -- but are all popsicles created equal? Check out this comparison of popular popsicles' calorie density, nutrient content, and added sugars...
Meet Micronutrients: Zinc
Now that we've covered vitamin A, vitamin D, folate, iodine, and iron, it's time to wrap things up with zinc...
More Fiber, Less Sugar and Salt, Please
How can you get more fiber in your diet with less sugar, salt, and fat? Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD has some answers...
Broccoli Tips and Tricks
Did you know that broccoli has only been grown in the US since 1925?
Meet Micronutrients: Iron
The Vital Nutrients series is back and better than ever! Today we're going to talk about iron...
Better Food, Better Mood?
A new study indicates that home-cooked meals can lead to better mental health...
Can Food Tracking Apps Boost Health?
There are a large number of apps that promise to make tracking your food choices quick and easy while providing feedback that can help people reach their health goals.
The Health Impact of Lack of Sleep
"Our findings show that shortened sleep, even in young, healthy, and relatively lean subjects, is associated with an increase in calorie intake, a very small increase in weight, and a significant increase in fat accumulation inside the belly..."
Skip Processed Foods at Night
A new study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism finds that in individuals with diabetes, the timing and composition of certain foods may be just as important as calories and portion control...
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