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Diet and Nutrition

How Eating Added Sugar Puts You at Higher Risk for Health Issues

August 23, 2023

Added sugars are a big part of the modern American diet. Learn more about the health risks and where they hide to take added sugars off the table.

Meals for Picky Eaters: Help Your Kids Enjoy Nutritious Food

July 17, 2023

When your child refuses to eat the same foods the rest of the family usually eats, you might have a picky eater on your hands. Here are some nutritious meals for picky eaters that could become new family favorites.

10 Great Reasons to Stop Drinking Alcohol

July 5, 2023

If you’re already concerned about your alcohol consumption level, that’s one good reason to stop drinking alcohol. But when alcohol use is part of your social life or even expected as part of your job, it can be hard to quit. Here are some reasons to make a change – and how to do it.

7 Foods That Trigger Gout

July 3, 2023

Gout is a condition that leads to joint pain. Fortunately, people suffering from gout can make dietary changes to alleviate their symptoms. Avoiding foods that trigger gout improves the quality of life and decreases the likelihood of an attack.

Stretch Your Food Budget: How to Eat Affordably Without Sacrificing Health

June 28, 2023

You don’t have to break the bank to eat a healthy diet. With a little bit of planning and strategic shopping, you can eat affordably and healthfully each week, with plenty of variety in your meals.

13 Supplements That Boost the Immune System

June 6, 2023

Beyond medical treatments and precautions for preventing illness, there are ways we can go about creating a healthy lifestyle for a tip-top immune system. And science supports the use of some supplements in conjunction with these lifestyle strategies to boost your immune system further.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Helps Prevent or Reverse Metabolic Syndrome

May 30, 2023

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about 1 in 3 American adults has metabolic syndrome. While the exact causes of metabolic syndrome are unclear, recent research suggests that chronic inflammation may play a role in the development of the condition. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet offers multiple benefits in the fight against metabolic syndrome and may even be able to reverse it.

Pop Quiz: Food Labels and Healthy Eating

May 16, 2023

How much do you understand about food and beverage labels and healthy eating? Test your knowledge here!

Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices?

April 18, 2023

Test your knowledge on the health benefits of herbs and spices with this quiz based on our “Cooking with Spices for Flavor and Health” article.

A Guide to Better Understanding Food Labels

April 18, 2023

Food labels provide important nutrition information. They can help you make better choices when shopping at the grocery store. Do you understand food and beverage labels?

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