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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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6 Cons and Pros of GMOs
By Jeff Hayward Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

6 Cons and Pros of GMOs

Genetically Modified Organisms—or GMOs—are engineered foods that have been a hot topic in recent history from an ethical and practical standpoint. However, when they first came about in the mid-1990’s GMOs were advertised as the solution to world hunger, according to the David Suzuki Foundation. The genetically modified crops were touted as immune to pesticides, […]

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Ways to Better Control Your Food Portions
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Ways to Better Control Your Food Portions

The truth is, many people put more on their plate than they need to, or skip healthy snacks or meals and end up binge eating to make up for the lost calories. And when you’re very hungry, you may not make the wisest choices about how much you should be eating in one sitting. Here are six tips to help you keep your portions under control.

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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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