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Global Omega-3 Day – EPA & DHA

March 3 is Global Omega-3 Day! It’s an awareness campaign to call attention to EPA and DHA omega-3s, and their important health benefits. You probably have heard that getting some omega-3 fatty acids in your diet is good for your health. It’s true! However not all omega-3 fatty acids have the same benefits. Some people's [...]

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Dietary Supplements: Safety, Regulation, and Red Flags

Many health professionals cringed when Senator Robery Kennedy Jr was appointed to head the Health and Human Services division of our government. The supplement industry however, rejoiced. Many practitioners, trained in either traditional or alternative medicine, sell supplements as a form of revenue. Way back, chiropractors were known to do it. Now there are many [...]

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Tofu Stir-fry with Green Beans

As a dietitian, I often preach that you should eat a variety of foods. And this is true. The more variety, the broader your nutrient profile will be. On the other hand, it's a good idea to have some quick and easy go-to meals that are easy to make and versatile in terms of required [...]

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Farm-Raised VS Wild Caught Salmon

Salmon is a fatty fish, high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids. It's a nutritional powerhouse - essential fatty acids, vitamins, and high quality protein. Omega-3 fatty acids support heart health, brain function, and reducing inflammation. Vitamins B12 and D support nerve function and bone health. Additionally, the antioxidants in salmon, such as astaxanthin, can help [...]

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6 Things More Important than Seed Oil and Food Dyes

Misinformation about food ingredients is a concern, and I fear it will be a continued trend in 2025. Whether it's about using "seed oils" (vegetable oils like canola, soybean, sunflower oils) or consuming foods with artificial food dyes, these topics have continued to cover your social media feed in distorted ways. Is there really a [...]

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Are Seed Oils Bad?

Are seed oils bad for you? The scientific evidence about soybean, canola, and corn oils show they support heart health. Yet this information seems to fall on deaf ears because a few years ago, perhaps fueled by the Paleo and carnivore diet trends, seed oils were deemed to be "bad". These myths were strengthened by [...]

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Are Seed Oils are Bad?

Are seed oils bad for you? The scientific evidence about soybean, canola, and corn oils show they support heart health. Yet this information seems to fall on deaf ears because a few years ago, perhaps fueled by the Paleo and carnivore diet trends, seed oils were deemed to be "bad". These myths were strengthened by [...]

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Bowls are Your New Go-to Meal

Bowls are easy way to get dinner on the table. I recently created this quick lunch using a frozen riced cauliflower veggie bag. If you’re looking for quick and easy ways to get more veggies into your life - frozen veggies for the win! I love rice and probably use it to create a bowl [...]

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Farm to Freezer: Frozen Raspberries

This post was sponsored by the American Frozen Food Institute, but the opinions are my own. Frozen Food: Nature's Pause Button Fact: Most Americans are not meeting the dietary guidelines for fruits and vegetables. Frozen food can help make meeting the recommended intake possible (and easier). My latest book encourages consumers to waste less food. [...]

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The Benefits of Eggs

How often do you enjoy an egg? Eggs are having a moment right now. You might be seeing the "keto crowd" pile eggs onto their plates every morning (often suggesting that other breakfast choices aren't healthy, which is false). Many people are protein-obsessed right now, due to concerns about muscle loss. Whatever your reason for [...]

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