A Prediabetes Primer

for prediabetes? Prediabetes is diagnosed with a simple blood test. Unfortunately, since many people don’t have any obvious symptoms of the condition, they often don’t get tested. But they should;…

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How to Get Out of a Recipe Rut

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…Wandering around a different supermarket can help you notice foods you’ve overlooked before due to the store layout or merchandising. Consider going to a butcher shop, seafood shop, or a…

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IOM Front-of-Pack Labeling Recommendations Reflect Key Features ofGuiding Stars

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…Read the white paper Understanding the Science behind Guiding Stars® by our Scientific Advisor Leslie Fischer for an in-depth look at our algorithm. For more information, see: https://www.iom.edu/Reports/2011/Front-of-Package-Nutrition-Rating-Systems-and-Symbols-Promoting-Healthier-Choices.aspx https://blogs.wsj.com/health/2011/10/20/institute-of-medicine-recommends-energy-star-for-food-labels/ https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/21/business/a-plan-to-rate-nutrition-of-food-with-stars.html…

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Healthy Brownie Bake-Off

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In my opinion, brownies are one of the greatest confections ever conceived on this green earth. Unfortunately, they don’t generally qualify as a source of balanced sustenance. When I, in…

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