Diet

The Power of Protein: Dairy

June is National Dairy Month and a great time to celebrate all that dairy has to offer. We recently wrote about dairy production—how foods like milk, yogurt and cheese get from the cow to the…
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The Science Behind Intuitive Eating

Years of research demonstrate that for most people, rigid dietary patterns do not lead to sustained weight loss or improved psychological well-being. Many of us have firsthand…
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What Is Baby-Led Weaning?

Highlights Weaning is the time when infants transition from breastfeeding or infant formula to solid foods. Traditional weaning involves introducing solid foods to babies via spoon-feeding; with…
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What Is the Mediterranean Diet?

Highlights  The Mediterranean diet refers to a way of eating that focuses on the traditional foods eaten in the countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea.  The Mediterranean diet is associated with cultures that emphasize health through more than just food—that also stress physical…
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What Is the DASH Diet?

Highlights The “DASH” in DASH diet stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This diet is promoted by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to stop…
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What are Monounsaturated Fats?

It wasn’t long ago that dietary fat was relegated to the “bad guys” side of nutrition commentary. “Eating fat makes you fat” was a commonly held belief, and many people opted for low- or non-fat…
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