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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Cheese Every Day
Cheese is widely enjoyed. Many dishes include it, from classic comfort foods, like mac & cheese, to sandwiches, casseroles, salads, pizzas and more. Cheese elevates culinary dishes with flavor, aroma, texture and color. And with an impressive nutritional profile, cheese offers protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin B12—making it one of the important foods…
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Eat Too Much Sugar Last Night? Here’s What Dietitians Recommend You Do Today
So you ate an entire pint of ice cream while binge-watching Netflix. Or maybe you ate more dessert than felt comfortable at a family gathering. We’ve all been there. But then the inevitable happens. You wake up the next morning feeling not so great and maybe a little anxious and guilty. And you’re wondering what…
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I Can’t Stop Making This Anti-Inflammatory Wrap
If there’s one thing I’ve come to appreciate, it’s a meal that truly nourishes me. After years of cooking for others and adapting to a gluten intolerance and IBS, I’ve needed meals that check all the boxes: quick, delicious and gentle on my stomach. I wanted something that felt like a treat and brought me…
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Is Vitamin D Key to Reducing Blood Pressure? Here’s What a New Study Says
When exposed to sunlight, your body manufactures vitamin D using a type of cholesterol. (Yes, even a certain amount of cholesterol is necessary for good health!) This is why vitamin D is often referred to as the sunshine vitamin. But unless you work outdoors or frequently engage in outdoor activities, it can be difficult for…
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7-Day High-Fiber Meal Plan for High Blood Pressure, Created by a Dietitian
Follow this seven-day high-fiber meal plan for high blood pressure for a week of delicious and nutritious heart-healthy meals. We focus on nutrients that support healthy blood pressure, like fiber and potassium, while limiting nutrients that don’t support a healthy heart, such as sodium and saturated fat. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, impacts about…
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We Tried Over 25 Salsas—Here Are the 6 Our Editors Loved the Most
There’s a reason salsa is a popular condiment. Not only can it be used as a topping for tacos or paired with tortilla chips as a dip, it’s also endlessly customizable. Whether you prefer it spicy or mild, chunky or smooth, salsa is a definite crowd-pleaser. And while homemade salsa is delicious, it’s not always…
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Best avocado oil for cooking: 7 top choices to add to a healthy diet
Using avocado oil for cooking can add flavour and quality to your meals. Explore the top picks to support your overall health. Do you often rely on the salesperson’s recommendations while grocery shopping? If so, it is time to start making more informed decisions, especially when it comes to essentials like cooking oils. Most commonly…
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Inside the push for dietary guidance on ultraprocessed foods — and why it’s failing right now
CNN — Twenty-year-old Sam Srisatta is giving a month of his life to science — research that could help shape the future of US nutritional and regulatory guidance about the ultraprocessed foods that make up nearly 70% of the nation’s food supply. By 7 a.m. each day in his hospital room, nurses record Srisatta’s weight…
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Doctors discuss how diabetics can handle healthy eating on Thanksgiving
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—Many look forward to the big meals on Thanksgiving, but for diabetics, it can be a challenge to enjoy the meal while managing their blood sugars. Luckily, there are some tips you can follow to enjoy your Thanksgiving food without hurting your health. First and foremost, watch your portion sizes. “Portion control is…
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Stuck At A Weight Loss Plateau? This Eating Plan Might Help, Research Finds
If weight loss is your goal, it can be discouraging when it feels like you’re doing everything right but not making much progress. Research suggests that even among healthy eating plans, some may be better for weight loss than others. Here’s the scoop.