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Category: Nutrition Science

Benefits of a Dry January

January 11, 2023January 13, 2023 by Allison Stowell
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A month of abstaining from alcohol provides short and long term health benefits. Here are some benefits for partaking in “Dry January”.

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Five Things to Know About The National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

November 30, 2022November 29, 2022 by Kitty Broihier
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A White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health was held in September for the first time in over 50 years. The Conference coincided with the Biden Administration’s release of the National Strategy to improve our overall health and nutritional well-being. These are the goals of the Strategy that we think you should know about.

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The FDA Wants to Rewrite the Healthy Definition

October 12, 2022October 21, 2022 by Kitty Broihier

When it comes to packaged foods, the meaning of “healthy” as a general descriptor gets murky. We walk you through the FDA’s new proposed definition of “healthy food”.

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Fermented Food & Health

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 by Kitty Broihier
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The latest health science on fermented foods and which food and beverages deliver the most benefits.

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Eating for Eye Health

July 1, 2022August 5, 2022 by Kitty Broihier
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There is a wide variety of foods that can protect and support vision and eye health. Here’s what you need to know about how to eat right to support your sight.

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How Well Do You Know Milk?

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 by Kitty Broihier

Knowing basic facts about milk and dairy products is important if you want to make informed choices. Here are answers to three questions we often get about milk.

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Meat Consumption & Men’s Health

June 14, 2022June 30, 2022 by Kitty Broihier
Garlic Yogurt Marinated Steaks

It’s Men’s Health Month, the start of summer, and grilling season is upon us. To some men, now might seem like the wrong time to start eating less meat. It’s worth considering because of the potential impact on your health and your rising grocery bill.

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What to Know About the Nordic Diet

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 by Kitty Broihier
Honey-Thyme Salmon Foil Packet

The Nordic Diet has some similarities with the Mediterranean Diet, largely because they’re both plant-forward. However, they do differ in some key ways. Check out what research on the Nordic Diet reveals about its impact on health. Plus, how you can incorporate aspects of the Nordic Diet into your own eating plan.

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