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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…
TheBUZZ 5 Fruits & Veggies A Day Help Lower Diabetes Risk? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING With rates of diabetes on the rise across the globe, health professionals sought to find the ideal amount of fruits and vegetables needed to lower a person’s risk of developing diabetes. They found 2-3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit per day is the sweet spot. WHY THIS MATTERS It’s unlikely that you don’t know someone, or several people, who have diabetes. Worldwide, cases of diabetes have been steadily increasing since the 1980s: in 1980 there were nearly 150 million cases and in 2008, that number had risen to 382 million cases. Within the next 20 years, this number is expected to rise to 592 million.1 The increase in the prevalence of diabetes worldwide can be attributed to several factors:2 Rapid urbanization Nutritional transition Increasingly sedentary lifestyles As countries develop, the quality of life increases for many individuals who may […]
Alex Caspero, MA, RD, CLT Everyday Chef, Fruits & Veggies—More Matters To me, side dishes are the true star of the holiday table. I will gladly fo…
November is National Pepper Month and while there are both sweet and hot pepper varieties, I’ve decided to focus on the most popular hot peppers for this…
Reinvent your usual Thanksgiving leftover fare with these tasty ideas. A great way to keep it healthy after a day of indulgence! See Daily Recommendations for…
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…