Planet Diet

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How plant-based meals benefit people and planet March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme — Fuel for the Future — focuses on using food to nourish not only ourselves but the planet. The key: Opting for plant-based meals and snacks, which can make a difference in managing and preventing chronic diseases — all […]

Health Benefits of Nutritional Yeast — and How to Use It

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Nutritional yeast could be one of the tastiest and healthiest ingredients missing from your pantry. Though it is a great food for vegans and vegetarians, all people can gain health benefits from adding it to their diet. Read on for the what, why, and how on nutritional yeast. What is nutritional yeast? This cheesy-tasting powder […]

How to Pick the Best Non-Dairy Milks

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Hazelnut. Banana. Pea. Walnut. There are tons of non-dairy milks on the market, and they can taste radically different: creamy or chalky, delightful or dishwater-y. Here’s what to consider, nutrition-wise, as well as EatingWell editors’ picks for the tastiest varieties. Watch the added sugar Non-dairy milks vary widely in sugar content. Some deliver 28 grams […]

Five diet rules for a healthy heart

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Heart disease may be the leading cause of death for Americans, but here’s a heartening statistic: About half of heart-disease deaths in the U.S. are preventable. According to an Emory University study, the leading five controllable risk factors are obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure and smoking. Eighty percent of Americans have at least […]

Shining the Light on Plant Proteins

Plant proteins are good for your health and the environment. Image of quinoa veggie burger on a bun with lettuce and tomato.

Environmental Nutrition Newsletter More and more people are putting plant proteins — beans, lentils, peas, soyfoods, nuts, seeds and whole grains — at the center of the plate. According to research conducted by Midan Marketing and MeatingPlace, 70 percent of meat eaters in the U.S. are substituting a non-protein meal at least once a week, […]

8 key nutrients vegetarians need

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EatingWell.com Going meatless even a few days a week may be a healthier option for you and for our planet. If you are limiting your intake of meat, make sure you’re getting enough of these eight key nutrients to help you maintain a balanced diet. 1. Calcium helps build bones and teeth, and also helps […]