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Exciting Ways to Eat Leafy Greens
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Exciting Ways to Eat Leafy Greens

With a little creativity, you can “hide” those greens and make them more desirable (especially for the younger members of the family that turn their heads whenever they see something green coming their way). Here are six ideas for using leafy greens to create a fun and healthy eating experience.

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Uses For Coconut Oil In The Kitchen
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Uses For Coconut Oil In The Kitchen

It can be used to make homemade lotion bars that smooth out dry, wrinkled skin; to produce deodorant that keeps us smelling fresh throughout the day. But there’s more to coconut oil than that. It’s also great in the kitchen (surprise, surprise) and can help you keep your family away from less healthy alternatives. So, what exactly can you substitute coconut oil for?

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From Oats to Quinoa: Cooking Common Grains
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

From Oats to Quinoa: Cooking Common Grains

According to dietary recommendations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Americans aren’t eating enough whole grains. Six ounces of whole grains per day provides vital energy (via carbohydrates)—as well as a variety of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. However, incorporating more whole grains into your diet is one thing—while cooking them is another! If you […]

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Things You Should Know About Quinoa
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Things You Should Know About Quinoa

It would seem that the super food quinoa lives up to it’s health star status. The super grain is actually pretty amazing, but even though it’s a newer feature in North American health food and grocery stores, this super seed derived from the spinach plant has been utilized for thousands of year by Incan cultures. […]

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