Dining Out
Eating out on a plant-based diet is not as tricky as you may expect. We have all the tips for how to do it. Life is busy and cooking a nutritious dinner at the end of the day can seem daunting, and...
View ArticleHow to Cook Potatoes [and other Foods] for Diabetics
Cooking delicious meals while dealing with diabetes can be challenging. There are many considerations to balance, and sometimes tastiness can be left out. To make diabetes-friendly meals easier,...
View ArticleAre There Any Spices to Avoid with Diabetes?
People with diabetes must be careful with their meals, including their preparation, and the choice of proper seasonings to complete their meals. When a person with diabetes makes unhealthy food...
View ArticlePlant-Based on a Budget: How to Make Cheap Yet Tasty and Healthy Meals
Although many believe choosing a plant-based lifestyle means spending more money on food, that’s not necessarily true. If you’re willing to purchase individual ingredients rather than pre-made food...
View ArticleHow to Start a Plant-Based Diet
Are you looking to change your life through your diet? You’ve come to the right place. It may feel like a large undertaking, but changing to a plant-based diet comes with many benefits. Keep reading...
View ArticleCan Oatmeal Reverse Heart Disease? 4 Benefits of This Superfood
Oatmeal can be a delicious part of a balanced breakfast or as an ingredient in a larger meal. Tastiness is a great reason to grab oatmeal at the grocery store, but did you know that oatmeal can...
View Article33 Foods For a Healthy Heart
When you eat SAD (Standard American Diet), sugars and fat often turn into plaque that builds up in your arteries. Plaque restricts blood flow and can lead to a heart attack. Not to mention causes...
View Article7 Ways to Optimal Health and Well-Being With a Starch-Based Diet
Welcome to the world of the starch-based diet, a revolutionary approach to optimal health and well-being. Dr. McDougall, MD, has long been an advocate of this lifestyle, and today we will explore the...
View Article6 Plant-Based Diet Myths That Are Completely Untrue
There are a lot of misconceptions about what it means to have a plant-based diet. Some of these concerns are outdated, and others are completely false. Even though experts have debunked these myths,...
View ArticleThe Calorie Density Approach to Nutrition and Lifelong Weight Management
By Jeff Novick, MS, RDN Calorie density is the simplest approach to healthful eating and lifelong weight management. This commonsense approach to sound nutrition allows for lifelong weight management...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Heart Disease Diet Plan
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. In fact, a person dies every 33 seconds from heart disease—and someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. With the standard American diet...
View ArticleKid-Friendly Snacks, Dips and Spreads
By Heather McDougall Below are some of my children’s favorite snack foods. They are growing boys and eat often, so I always have at least of couple of these dip and spread recipes ready-to-go in the...
View ArticleHow to Cook Rice
Rice is a versatile and nutritious staple that offers several benefits: Energy Source: Rice is rich in carbohydrates, providing a quick and sustained energy source. Nutrient-Rich: Depending on the...
View ArticleHow to Cook Beans
Cooking beans from scratch provides several benefits: it enhances flavor and texture and allows full control over ingredients, avoiding unwanted additives. This method is also cost-effective and...
View ArticleA Lesson in Nutrition
Nutrients are substances that our bodies need for their maintenance, repair, and growth. Our foods contain the following basic nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water. The Four...
View ArticleProtected: The Power of Potatoes: A Nutritional Staple for Health
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View ArticleWhat is the Best Formulation of Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12, also called “cobalamin,” is one of the eight water-soluble vitamins that play a key role in the metabolism of every cell in the human body, and is especially important in the normal...
View ArticleThe Power of Potatoes: A Nutritional Staple for Health
Potatoes have been one of the world’s most important staple foods for centuries, and it’s easy to see why: they’re packed with nutrients, incredibly versatile and provide sustainable energy. But in...
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