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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 Steps to End Emotional Eating
By Kathi Cameron, MA, RCC Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

6 Steps to End Emotional Eating

Emotional eating can be defined as eating motivated by both positive and negative emotions.  We eat when we are happy, sad, bored, angry, out of habit, and as a way to celebrate holidays and special occasions (or just because it’s Friday).  According to author and clinical psychologist, Jennifer Taitz, examples of emotional eating may include […]

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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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The Health Benefits of Oregano
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

The Health Benefits of Oregano

Nothing fills the senses (and Nona’s kitchen) with warmth as much as aromatic oregano. Most often associated with Greek and Italian cooking, this spice also boasts several medicinal qualities. For example, oil of oregano has long been used to treat sore throat and respiratory illnesses. Let’s take a look at the health benefits of oregano… […]

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