Nutrition

Look for Healthy Frozen Fruit Bars

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Fruit is a healthy part of a daily diet, and frozen fruit or fruit products can be a good complement to that, especially in the off-season when fresh fruit may not be available in your area. But there are a lot of unhealthy, processed products that try to pass for … Read More

Key Foods in the Top Dietary Plans

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The recently released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans follows a change in focus first seen in the prior update, emphasizing the importance of a healthy dietary pattern as a whole, rather than on individual nutrients or foods in isolation. “‘Diet culture’ tends to focus on individual ‘superfoods,’ with wild health … Read More

Are Shellfish as Healthy as Fish?

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Many people avoid shellfish due to its cholesterol content. However, research has shown that dietary cholesterol doesn’t consistently affect blood cholesterol levels. “At present, the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans promotes the consumption of at least 8 ounces of seafood (fish and shellfish) per week for adults,” says Stefania Mascioli, … Read More

Ease Arthritis with Healthy Meals

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When looking to ward off arthritis pain, consider what’s on your plate. Sugary, fatty, and processed foods can contribute to inflammation in the body, which may fuel some types of arthritis. “Theoretically, cutting back on those pro-inflammatory foods might ease inflammation and arthritis symptoms, although we don’t have conclusive evidence. … Read More

Help for Hemorrhoids

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If you have ever suffered the pain, itching, or burning caused by hemorrhoids (also commonly referred to as “piles”), you know how uncomfortable they can be. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to relieve and even prevent hemorrhoid symptoms. Why Hemorrhoids Form Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that are … Read More

Research Roundup: May 2021

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Skipping Dinner May Lead to Weight Gain. Skipping dinner can result in weight gain and increase the chance of overweight or obesity, according to researchers in Japan. More than 26,000 adult participants reported how often they ate each meal over a three-year period. Skipping dinner was significantly associated with weight … Read More

EN on Foods: Radishes Rock

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The Folklore. Radishes, which likely originated in China and India, have a history of prized popularity, dating back to ancient Egyptians and Greeks and cultivated for thousands of years. They were used as a remedy for jaundice, indigestion, and gallstones, and as a food source. Today, radishes’ fancier varieties, like … Read More

Seeds to the Rescue

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There is an old saying that “great things come in small packages”—a way of expressing that the size of something does not always properly indicate its value. When it comes to edible seeds and their role in our diet, this surely holds true. Don’t let their diminutive size fool you: … Read More

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