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Dietitian's Cleanse
People appear to be drawn to cleanses, no matter how bad the health consequences of cleansing are. If that's what they want, there's a way to give it to them without endangering their health. Offer a balanced alternative to the cleansing crowd with this free handout, The Dietitian's Cleanse. Developed by Lenore Shamah, MS, RD, this "cleanse" is healthful, balanced, and won't endanger people's hearts.
Nutrition Strategies for Hot Weather
"It’s the perfect time of year for a steaming plate of spaghetti," said no one ever in August.
Recipe: Summer Veggie Ravioli with Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
This summer delight is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters...
3 Strategies 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 when it comes to stepping foot in the great outdoors...
Hummus – Take a Little Dip with Me
Given the sheer variety of hummuses on store shelves today, along with the ubiquity of hummus at gatherings of all kinds, what do you need to know about this delectable dip?
Recipe: Chicken, Kale, and Strawberry Salad
This delicious salad is chock-full of fresh ingredients and has wonderful flavor and color. It's perfect for lunch or dinner!
Recipe: Chicken, Kale, and Strawberry Salad
This delicious salad is chock-full of fresh ingredients and has wonderful flavor and color. It's perfect for lunch or dinner!
Fun Fruit Trivia: Peaches
Is it stone fruit season where you are? Peaches have finally hit the markets here, which reminded me that some fun fruit trivia might be the perfect icebreaker or newsletter addition...
Recipe: Chicken Power Bowl
Looking for a straightforward meal that's brimming with nutrients? We've got you covered!
Could Eating Fish Regularly Raise Your Risk of Skin Cancer?
In this study, total fish intake was associated with higher cancer risks...
What is Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?
or the first time the American Diabetes Association (ADA) included recommendations on how to prevent, diagnose, and manage liver disease in their 2022 Standards of Care...
Protect Your Health with Fiber
When healthy adults consume a minimum of 8 to 10 grams of soluble fiber per day, they have less antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their bowels...
Snacking and Obesity
Guler emphasizes that it’s not just what we eat, but when we eat that can lead to obesity...
Food Safety: Lettuce Edition
Foodborne illness is a real and dangerous possibility if food safety guidelines aren’t followed during growing, harvesting, transporting, at the grocery store and in your own kitchen...
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment
There are few, if any, warning signs or symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)...
Pandemic Relief: Eat, Move, Rest
If you’re feeling stressed, fatigued, and a little heavier than you’d like since the pandemic began in 2020, you’re not alone...
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