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The Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet is argued to be one of the most nutritious heart-healthy ways to eat, as it is loaded with plant-based foods and healthy fats. This way...


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Rainbow Fried Rice

This takeout classic is surprisingly easy and adaptable for any homecook. You might even be surprised to know that fried rice is a one-pan dish and a perfect...


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The Real Food Pyramid

Lentils and beans, a staple of the Egyptian diet for centuries, still form a key part of many traditional Nile-side dishes. There’s koushari, a dish made with pasta,...


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Choose My Plate

For many of us who were used to eating a traditional American diet heavy in meat, carbs, and processed foods, the Choose My Plate model felt like a...


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The Joy of Warm Salads

Salads are often overshadowed by turkey and mashed potatoes during the holiday season, but there’s no need to shortchange leafy greens and vegetables in the winter. A liberating...


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Nutritional Considerations During Cancer Treatment

Nutrition is an important aspect of everyone’s health, but it becomes even more essential for those in treatment for or recovering from cancer. Individuals undergoing cancer treatment have...


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Our Favorite Five Grains

Grains have been a staple of the American diet for many years. Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, corn, barley, or another cereal grain is a grain...


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Top Tools

You don’t have to collect the latest, fanciest, or priciest gadgets in order to cook delicious and healthy food. Good kitchen basics can be bought at a relatively...


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Greek Yogurt

Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt is actually “strained yogurt.” This means the whey protein is removed in the straining process, thickening its texture and leaving only casein protein. As a...


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Pomegranate

Interestingly, some Biblical scholars think that a pomegranate must have been the “apple” in the Garden of Eden. Pomegranate arils are a great source of vitamin C, K, folate,...


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Pecans

Pecans are a nutritional powerhouse, providing healthy fats and protein, as well as a number of vitamins and minerals including iron, copper, and a significant amount of manganese. Iron...


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The Role of Protein During Cancer Treatment

Receiving a cancer diagnosis turns your world upside down. That initial shock is usually accompanied by a search for information regarding your diagnosis. What you should or shouldn’t...