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Thanksgiving week has finally arrived!  While there are many favorite side dishes, no Thanksgiving feast would be complete without stuffing.  I know many of…

A nutrient label for a one-ounce serving of chopped or whole peanuts (roasted and unsalted) is below.

To me, side dishes are the true star of the holiday table. I will gladly forgo the main event in exchange for piling my plate high with vegetables, potatoes, a…

Hot peppers are turning up the heat in kitchens everywhere as spicy flavors continue to trend. The kick from peppers comes from compounds called capsaicinoids,…

Being vegetarian or vegan shouldn’t slow you down or make sport training challenging. However, there are minerals that need special attention in a diet that…

November 25, 2015 TheBUZZ Even Moderately Improved Diets Influence Risk of Depression? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING What you eat profou…

November 17, 2015 Is it possible to save time and money this Thanksgiving AND boost the nutrition on your plate? Yes! Fruits and veggies add color, texture,…

What is Vitamin K? Vitamin K is responsible for activating certain clotting factors in the blood. Those who are prescribed a blood thinner, such as Warfarin (a…

It is very difficult to pinpoint the cause of acne. One medium banana only has 5grams more sugar than a medium orange (14grams). If foods seem to worsen your…

Fall is here! Check out these tasty seasonal lunch ideas you can prep and eat at home … or easily pack for work. Tip: Prepping or packing lunch at night will…

I’m a week late in celebrating, but last week was Split Pea Week.  Split peas are considered to be in the same family as beans and lentils.  When peas…

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Raisins are the best snack food for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) due to their ability to reduce fasting glucose level…