Many of us have found ourselves in front of the television with a bag of popcorn on our lap and before we know it, the entire bag…
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Diet-Proof Your Diet
Ahh, February. The official month of candy hearts, slushy grey weather (at least in DC) and getting real about health goals. The rosy optimism of our New…
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A Chef’s Recipe for Stopping Food Waste
Imagine all the food in your fridge and cupboards right now. How much of it is likely to end up the trash? Recent estimates suggest that about…
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A Case of Toxic Misinformation
There are lots of examples of nutritional boogeymen. Online circles always seem to be in a frenzy about some hidden danger lurking in your food. Despite all…
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A “Basic” Examination of the Alkaline Diet
The web is once again abuzz with suspicious claims about the alkaline diet. A staple of some alternative medicine circles for years now, this eating plan isn’t…
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4 Steps to Build Healthy Eating Habits
Feeding your infant or toddler can sometimes feel daunting, especially if you’re a first-time caregiver or dealing with a picky eater. Despite the challenge, there are many…
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Food Fad Friday: Apple Cider Vinegar
In recent years, apple cider vinegar has been heralded as a magic elixir that controls blood sugar levels, prevents heart disease, whitens teeth and slows the aging…
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Newsbite: Is the Paleo Diet Healthy (Or Even Safe) for Babies?
With any diet online trend, you can assume someone is eventually going to take it too far and that time just came for the Paleo diet. Proponents…
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A Spotlight on Low-Income Older Adults
Research has long shown that lower-income Americans face unique barriers to good health. The 2017 Food & Health Survey builds on this body of research while identifying new…
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