Making food from “scratch” doesn’t mean growing your own vegetables (although that’s good too!). You can use store bought foods that just require more preparation and encourage smarter shopping. Here are five reasons to start taking the time to prepare your own meals from scratch.
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From easing aches to potentially saving your life (as you’ll read about further along), herbs and spices are an often-ignored element of food that have instant health perks. Here are five ways that various ingredients can spice up your food as well as your life.
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While it would take several articles to delve into each of these issues, here are a few tips on what to look out for when it comes to your next shellfish or fish purchase to help make the next trip to the fish market a bit easier.
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A new report shows that Americans are (finally) eating fewer calories and choosing healthy foods over less healthy food items. The report, which was recently released by the United States government, shows that the total calories consumed by the average American adult has dipped since 2003, when U.S. calorie consumption reached its peak. The report […]
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You’d think that sitting down for a meal at a nice restaurant would be a healthier choice than visiting the local fast food joint. But a new study shows that’s not the case at all. The study, which was led by University of Illinois researcher Ruopeng An, involved an examination of data collected by the […]
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A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that only about one in ten American adults is getting enough fruits and vegetables in their diet. It’s not particularly surprising news given the nation’s ongoing battle with the bulge. The study, which was led by Dr. Latetia V. Moore and Dr. […]
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