Healthy Eating

CarrotIt’s said you are what you eat, so dolls, let’s ensure what you’re eating is healthy! When our lives are constantly on the go, it’s easy to head down the road of meals that aren’t the most nutritional. Eating healthy and maintaining your weight can help reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. A healthy diet isn’t about a short term affair – it’s about changing your lifestyle for yourself and your family. So let's get cookin'!

February 20
Bacteroides, Bifidobacteirum, Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcus– these are the names of some of the 100 trillion bacteria who are living and working in your gut. These microscopic critters, collectively known as the microbiome, help our body to...
February 19

Common sense should not be taken for granted when people are discussing nutrition.

Many myths and misconceptions are being spread — even by so-called experts.

Here are 20 nutrition facts that should be common sense — but aren't.

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February 4,
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may protect against certain cancers such as mouth, stomach, and colo-rectal cancers. Fruits and vegetables are also full of fiber, which may reduce the risk of heart disease. An easy way to get and stay on the...
November 20

Photo credit: Colin Clark

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces ground beef (80% lean)
Course sea salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
½ onion, cut into ¼-inch dice
2 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and very finely chopped
¼...

November 8,

Baked apples are a classic fall dessert. Here, they get a flavor boost from a nutty almond spread called amlou. Amlou is a rich, nutty spread similar to chunky almond butter that’s made from ground toasted almonds and argan oil...

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