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Oatmeal nutrition facts

Is oatmeal truly beneficial for reducing cholesterol and keeping our hearts healthy? Let's review some oatmeal nutrition facts to get the real scoop.




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8 reasons to appreciate nutrition-packed strawberries

Strawberry nutrition facts. You probably know these berries pack a vitamin C wallop, but there's a wealth of other good stuff inside including fiber, manganese,




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3 nutrients linked to a better night's sleep

Many common sleep problems can be remedied by small, but specific, changes to nutrition.




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Food 'score' labels could inspire healthier choices

Health ratings on packages could influence consumers' purchasing decisions and drive food companies to make healthier products.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to read nutrition labels

Understanding what you are eating is a crucial step to healthier living. But what do all those food labels really mean?




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Can you eat your way to beauty? A new book says, 'absolutely'

“Eat Pretty” has simple nutrition information to transform your beauty routine – inside and out.




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Beet juice is the secret to your best run

This powerhouse veggie includes compounds that will enable you to run further — but incorporating it into your diet should be done carefully.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Congress saves the potato's reputation

The National Potato Council lobbied Congress to include potatoes in the WIC nutritional program, claiming its exclusion sent the wrong message to consumers.




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Why you should sip homemade bone broth every day

Bone broth is nothing new, but it’s suddenly very popular to have a daily mug's worth. Here’s why.




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What is ghee and is it good for you?

Used in South Asian cuisine and traditional medicine, this nutty butter can have some health benefits.




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Dig out your potato masher. You're now allowed to eat more starchy vegetables

The Institute of Medicine has raised the amount of potatoes, corn and peas it recommends you eat each week.




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Potassium: What you need to know at any age

Getting more of this key nutrient could be more important than worrying about sodium intake.




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Eat This Much creates meal plans for your body, your schedule, your goals

Clever website factors in diet goals, body type and food preferences to create a weekly meal plan that makes sense.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 powerful food pairings

These tasty duos work together to pack a nutritional punch.




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8 signs you may have a magnesium deficiency

You can get this mineral from many foods, but are you getting what you need? Here are some magnesium deficiency symptoms.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why we should eat crickets instead of cows

'The Good Stuff' on PBS makes compelling argument for chowing down on bugs.




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Egg nutrition: Get the facts

Once feared because of cholesterol, eggs are now prized for their nutritional value. And there's more to eggs than protein. Here's why eggs are so nutritious.




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What if nutrition labels had pictures?

If we could see a photo of the amount of sugar that's in a soft drink right on the label, would it make us think twice?




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Can traffic lights help us eat better?

Researchers add color-coded traffic symbols along with calorie counts to a menu to see how they influence people's choices.




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5 health benefits of fresh cranberries

How healthy are all those cranberries you’ll be eating during the holiday season? You’ll like the answer.




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7 ways to add a handful of nuts to your day

Good news. If you’ve been avoiding nuts because of their high fat content, new research says the fats in nuts can be good for you.




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What if we measured wasted food in lost calories, vitamins and minerals?

Each day, the average American throws away enough food to keep another person from going hungry.




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Are brown eggs healthier than white eggs?

How healthy is that egg? Lots of factors are involved, but the color of the egg shell isn't one of them.




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5 vegetarian breakfast foods that keep you full until lunch

If you're trying to stave off the mid-morning munchies, these foods will satisfy both your taste buds and your appetite.




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What food pyramids look like around the world

The U.S. has moved from a pyramid to a plate. How do other countries visually communicate good nutrition?




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With its formula change, Nutella is not bringing 'more happiness to the world'

Did Nutella, the tasty chocolate hazelnut spread, really need more sugar?




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I tried Starbucks' Christmas Tree Frappuccino

Starbucks will be selling its Christmas Tree Frappuccino only until Dec. 11.




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Almonds really are that good for you

The health benefits of almonds, which are an amazing superfood, are verified in several new studies.




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5 high-fiber foods you should be eating

Fiber is essential to a healthy digestive system. Find a place for these high fiber foods throughout your day and you'll get plenty.




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Does it really make a difference if you tear or chop vegetables?

If you want to get the most nutrients out of your veggies, don't worry about gaining polyphenols or losing nutrients. Just eat them.




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Can you get your protein from peas?

Pea protein is showing up in unexpected places, and it offers an easy way to get your protein through plants while sidestepping any allergies you might have.




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Cheese may lower your cholesterol levels

Saturated fat-lovers ,rejoice! A new study delivers some good news about eating full-fat cheeses.




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5 nootropic foods to boost brain function

You can get all the brain-boosting benefits from these nootropic foods instead of taking supplements, which aren't regulated.




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Food pyramids change with time and place, but the goal is the same: Eat well

Colorful diagrams help us understand how much of which foods we should be eating.




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How to make the most of canned tomatoes

Now that fresh, local tomato season is just about done, you're probably going to have to open a few cans.




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Weird foods from the '50s, '60s and '70s

Take a look at some vintage recipes that make us wonder, "Who ever thought that was a good idea?"




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How to grill salmon and shrimp with no sticking

To grill perfect salmon and shrimp, get ready to break out the cooking oil.




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Where did animal crackers come from?

We have the British to thank for animal crackers, but there's a lot more you should know about this tasty snack.




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Who says you can't enjoy ice cream in winter?

Ice cream is good any season of the year, including winter! Here's how to make the most of this frozen treat in cold weather.




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Will smoked 'watermelon ham' grace your Thanksgiving table?

Smoked watermelon "ham," the most bizarre viral dish of 2018, sets its sights on the holidays.



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How to make oat milk

Oat milk is a tasty and inexpensive milk alternative.




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Feeling chilly? We have a hot toddy for that

Jan. 11 is Hot Toddy Day, and we've got 5 recipes to take the chill off this winter.




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How to go vegan on a budget

In her book 'Liv B's Vegan on a Budget,' Olivia Biermann explains how you don't have to be vegan to eat affordable plant-based meals.




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Young hosta shoots are edible. Who knew?

The early shoots of hosta plants are tender and delicious.




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Spices don't start out looking like this

The spices in your kitchen don't look the same way in the wild. They start as roots, bark, berries, flowers and seeds. This is what they look like.




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Grow a row

A food bank with a program that lets backyard gardeners get their abundance into the hands of those who need it.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Tackling the bulk bins: savory millet cakes

Looking for a side dish for your Easter dinner that's out of the norm? These delicious cakes would do the trick - just don't tell your guests they're eating bir




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Marketers hijack 'five or fewer'

'Don't eat anything with more than five ingredients' should be a simple rule, but it's getting complicated.




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Chef A's cooking up apricot chicken

Chicken in a creamy apricot and ginger sauce makes a satisfying, quick, weeknight meal.




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Interview with an inspiring baker

Why are hundreds of people taking up the challenge to bake every loaf in the 'Bread Baker's Apprentice'? The organizer has some thoughts.