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Fresh & Flavorful Ways to Eat More Veggies Are you feeling bored with the same old vegetables on your plate? Want to add some excitement to your meals while boosting your health? Look no further than the Mediterranean diet! This delicious and nutritious way of eating is based on the traditional cuisine of Greece, Italy […]

Boost Your Health with Foods Rich in Omega-3s Omega-3 fatty acids are a polyunsaturated fat essential for building healthy cells, slowing arterial plaque buildup, maintaining heart health and lowering the risk of stroke and chronic diseases. Adult men need 1.6 grams of omega-3s per day, while adult women need 1.1 grams. Oily fish are excellent […]

Eat Your Greens! Loaded with vitamins, minerals and disease-fighting antioxidants, leafy greens provide us with a host of health benefits. These nutritional powerhouses are delicious steamed, sautéed or roasted. They’re also perfect for integrating into your favorite dishes for an added nutrition boost. Here’s a guide to choosing, storing and using vibrant leafy greens. Arugula […]

Feeding Tips & Tricks for Kids Battling over foods is stressful for parents and kids. Though getting your kids to eat new foods can be challenging, different strategies can help you find mealtime success with the little ones. Use our tips to encourage healthy habits in your resistant eaters and more enjoyable dinners for all. […]

Heart-Smart Selections February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on maintaining or improving cardiovascular health. For an instant boost of heart-loving nutrients, regularly include these foods in your cart and on your plate. Avocados Avocados are one of the only fruits that contribute monounsaturated “good” fats and nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. These […]

Mediterranean Masterpieces May is International Mediterranean Diet Month, the perfect opportunity to learn more about this way of eating. The Mediterranean diet is lauded by nutritionists, doctors and dietitians as one of the healthiest ways of eating on the planet. It focuses on plant-based proteins and heart-healthy fats, such as nuts, seeds, fish and olives. […]

The Wonders of Watermelon Watermelon is perhaps the most iconic symbol of summer found on a picnic table. This refreshing and succulent summer fruit is a mainstay of summer snacking, but it has several health benefits, too. It’s low in calories, at about only 80 per two cups. Because 92% of a watermelon’s weight is […]

Cooking Class: DIY Vinaigrettes & Marinades Marinades and vinaigrettes are easy yet transformative ways to take a dish from blah to wow. Whether you’re serving pork, chicken or beef, or vegetarian staples such as tofu or beans and rice bowls, try our sweet yet spicy mustard marinade to elevate your dinner dishes. Vinaigrettes & Marinades: […]

4 Simple Slow Cooker Hacks That Make Cooking Easy Conventional ovens, toasters and saucepots all help produce a tasty meal, but none of these develop and enhance ingredients quite like a slow cooker. A slow cooker is an essential appliance for busy households, as it’s great for tossing all your ingredients together and letting them […]

Sensational Shrubs Are you looking to add variety to your beverages? Mix things up with shrubs: a tart, non-alcoholic, drinkable vinegar syrup made of fruit, vinegar and sugar. In American colonial times, shrubs preserved fresh fruits, but today they add loads of flavor to sparkling water, juices, wine, cocktails and mocktails, or they can be […]