What to Know About Seed Oils
…in the grocery aisles (and be able to separate truth from hyperbole). What Are Seed Oils? Vegetable oils come from plant seeds, legumes, fruits, nuts, and grains. Manufacturers produce seed…
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The FDA’s New Definition for “Healthy” Labeling
…groups (that are recommended in the Dietary Guidelines) can use these terms: fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains, oils, and protein foods. Yes, that’s a lot of different food items, and…
“All Star” Lunches for Back to School
…simple formula: Sandwich, salad, or other “main” Serving of fruit or vegetables “Crunchy snack” Guiding Stars earning juice box or an 8-ounce seltzer (or water bottle) Using this blueprint, it’s…
How You Can Support Someone During Cancer Treatment
…to provide a little guidance about what to send or prepare. In general, a nutritious meal is a well-balanced meal. Provide ideas for meals that include vegetables, whole grains, and…
Eating for Eye Health
…vegetables such as certain squashes, sweet potatoes, and of course carrots. (For more on carotenoids, check out my previous post on orange foods.) Lutein and zeaxanthin are the main carotenoids…
Brain-Boosting Food for Kids
…nuts, seeds, and leafy vegetables. Get your omega fats with these Guiding Stars recipes: Blackened Salmon Sandwich Apple Crumb Squares Choline Choline is an essential micronutrient for brain development, cognitive…
Wild Mushroom Stuffing
…stuffing puts on the holiday weight-control plan, I immediately decided to bulk up the vegetables to compensate for less bread. But the last thing that I wanted was to create…
What Exactly is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
…diets). All of these follow an anti-inflammatory diet pattern. Which foods are anti-inflammatory? As you can see by the list below, fruits and vegetables figure prominently in an anti-inflammatory diet….