Nutrition

Are There Edible Ferns?

May 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
Q: Is it safe to eat ferns? A: Brilliant green, delicate fiddlehead ferns are a welcome sign that spring has arrived. Despite a shroud of confusion—even danger— [caption id="attachment_141254" align="alignright" width="300"] © Elenathewise | Getty ImagesFiddlehead ferns are mild and sweet.[/caption] and a very short season, these tasty greens are … Read More

What are Truffles?

May 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
Q: What are truffles? A: Misshapen and lumpy, these earthy orbs may not be much to look at, but they’re among the most prized delicacies in the culinary [caption id="attachment_141252" align="alignright" width="300"] © olgakr | Getty ImagesEnjoy these delicacies in small portions.[/caption] world. Intensely flavored and aromatic—a musky, nutty fusion—and … Read More

Just In: June 2022

May 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
Change Your Diet, Live Longer? Making a couple healthy shifts, at any age, in one’s diet may increase life expectancy from three to 13 years, researchers say. The study created a model of how longevity might be impacted when a man or woman replaced a Western diet of red meat … Read More

The Rise of Pea Protein

May 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
As the popularity of plant-based eating blooms, protein sources from the plant kingdom have been flooding the food market. From hemp to sacha inchi to peanut, there are almost too many to keep track of. There’s one source of protein, however, that seems to have grabbed the lion’s share of … Read More

Ask the Doctor: June 2022

May 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
A group of us at an assisted living facility want to know about the educational requirements of some of our healthcare providers. Can you tell us what’s required for an MD, RN, LPN, CNA, PAC, and nurse practitioner? Passing exams and continuing education programs are customary for healthcare and medical … Read More

Plant-Based Grilling

Apr 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
Grilling may traditionally lean towards burgers, brats, steaks, and other meats, but don’t let that limit your menu picks! That open flame maximizes and often transforms the flavor of veggies and fruits, too. From traditional choices like peppers and eggplant, to corn on the cob, carmelized fruit, or grilled romaine … Read More

Nutrition for Moms-to-Be

Apr 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
Good nutrition is important at every stage of life, and when a woman is eating for two, food decisions can be even more confusing and stressful! If you or someone in your life is pregnant or hoping to become pregnant, there are a few key dietary needs to keep in … Read More

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