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Harvard Health Blog Here are some headlines on fertility and diet that caught our attention: The ultimate fertility diet: We…
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The once maligned beverage has emerged in recent years as a sort of health food, or rather drink. The public…
Starting the day with breakfast gets the entire day off on the right foot — but many of us skip…
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All veggies are good for you, but cruciferous vegetables are in a special category. This group of vegetables is rich…
Yogurt has gone from a natural foods niche to a staple in the refrigerators of most Americans. A few years…
You might feel like a caveman or cavewoman the first time you try bone broth, but it’s worth giving this…
When it comes to your dietary choices, it’s a good idea to be a purist and ride the whole-grain train.…
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Anyone who thinks healthy food can’t taste good clearly doesn’t understand the power of fruit. Sweet, juicy and delicious, grab-and-go…
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Think of Italy and you probably think of pasta. But it’s not just Italians who are passionate about this comfort…
Even if you eat healthy meals, you can’t always pack in all the vitamins, minerals, fats, protein and produce that…
What a difference a few years can make. Not long ago, I was learning about the dangers of coffee —…
Vitamin E may be a star of the supplement aisle, but food is where this nutrient truly shines. After almost…
Shakes have often held a place of favor in the nutrition world; first there were protein shakes — the answer…
For almost half a century now, health organizations, health professionals, researchers and government agencies have recommended that we reduce our…
Harvard Health Blog Have you heard of the blood type diet? I thought it had been debunked long ago but…
Love pasta but want to make it more nutritious? Make healthy pasta by lightening up linguine, spaghetti, penne and more…
People have been eating beetroot for its health properties since the Middle Ages. In modern times, however, it’s the liquid…
Facing a gargantuan restaurant menu full of culinary delights can make any healthful eater buckle. But there’s hope. To help…
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The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that Americans consume less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day — yet…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have heard that adding flaxseed to my diet could improve my health, but I know nothing…
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Environmental Nutrition Because 70 percent of our bone destiny is due to heredity, you’re at greater risk for osteoporosis if…
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Q: I grew up with the mantra “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But in recent years,…
Pickling is more popular than ever, and for good reason. This traditional food preservation method is a fun way to…
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Buying a simple carton of eggs, like a lot of things in life, has become more complicated. Do you want…
Spend enough time with a friend who is a registered dietitian, and sooner or later, she’ll probably reach for the…
Environmental Nutrition About a third of America’s most common cancers can be prevented through healthy eating, regular physical activity, and…
Shift your focus from the calories label to the ingredients label, and search for whole foods, including fish, legumes, whole…
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Brussels sprouts can get a bad rap, especially from kids. But there’s more to these little veggies than meets the…
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