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By Staff | April 23, 2020 | Real Appeal
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By Staff | April 23, 2020 | Real Appeal
The term "anti-inflammatory diet" gets thrown around in nutrition conversations a lot these days. But why is inflammation bad for ...
Sheet-pan suppers. You’ve seen the cookbooks, the blogs, the artfully arranged Instagram snapshots. It can be easy to roll your ey...
Cleaning out the fridge? Think beyond those shelves that need scrubbing, our dietitians advise. Consider tossing three popula...
Gaining weight or being unable to shed excess pounds may signal that you've got underlying low-grade inflammation in your body. Wh...
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Your stomach is growling, but lunch is hours away. You could grab a snack, but you think it's best to grit your teeth and wait for...
In recent months, my dietitian colleagues and I have been encountering more and more people making claims like "fruit is bad for y...
With so much information out there on the most effective nutrition and weight loss trends, separating fact from fiction can be dif...
Sleep deprivation may lead to food cravings, especially less healthy food, compared with normal sleep, research suggests. A study...
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Some research suggests that regularly eating a healthy breakfast may help you lose excess weight and maintain your weight loss. Bu...
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Anyone who has ever been on a weight-loss quest knows what it's like to get wrapped up in the latest diet trends or to be dropping...
Healthy cooking doesn't mean that you have to become a gourmet chef or invest in expensive cookware. You can use basic cooking tec...
Wondering how to maintain your weight during the holiday season? Dieting can be tough when celebrations and treats abound. You ma...
These apple chips are a healthy alternative to junk food and potato chips. Use them to create a colorful food gift or snack for a ...
Fact: The United States throws away 150,000 tons of food daily. And on average, around $1,500 worth of food is wasted pe...
Inflammation is like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: It’s your body’s way of healing cell damage. But in overdrive, it becomes dangerous ...
Eat breakfast Research indicates that eating breakfast every day helps with weight loss and weight maintenance by reducing hunger...
When you're hungry for lunch, how often do you just grab whatever's available, even relying on a vending machine to supply your mi...
These food trades won't work magic, but they can help when you feel stressed. Stressing out? You're not alone - in fact, stress a...
Shocking but true: Just 5 percent of Americans meet the recommended goals for fiber, 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men, acco...
Stress eating is a common practice during life's more intense moments. And it's not just stress—anxiety, depression and even...
Who doesn’t love a good ol’ BBQ? Grilling adds flavor to your cooking, gets you outside and is perfect for parties. And let’s face...
This healthy recipe combines two bar food favorites--fried zucchini and curly fries--into one tempting package. Serve these baked ...
Overdo it in the food department? It happens to the best of us (and hey, it can sometimes even be the secret to weighing less). Wh...
Sheet-pan suppers. You’ve seen the cookbooks, the blogs, the artfully arranged Instagram snapshots. It can be easy to roll your ey...
Fight anxiety by eating anti-inflammatory foods that supply key brain nutrients. One-third of Americans will experience prolonged...
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It’s 3 o’clock and your stomach is rumbling. No possible way you’re making it to dinner. While it’s tempting to rummage around min...
There's a common misconception that eating healthier means you're doomed to spend more money at the grocery store. While there are...
This easy, quick recipe will make healthy snacking a breeze. You can substitute walnuts for other nuts and experiment with other s...
This chicken noodle soup uses yolk-free noodles that are made with whole grains, and it’s a little heavier on veggies than most. I...
This chicken noodle soup uses yolk-free noodles that are made with whole grains, and it’s a little heavier on veggies than most. I...
If you’re looking for a twist on the classic item during grilling season, these protein-packed burgers are a must-make. Loaded wit...
Pop quiz: How many vegetables do you eat in a day? If you’re well below the two to three cups that doctors recommend, well, y...
You stand at the freezer, steaming over a fight with your spouse and searching for some ice cream to cool your emotions. You sit o...
You stand at the freezer, steaming over a fight with your spouse and searching for some ice cream to cool your emotions. You sit o...
Scroll through your social media feed and you may come across an image of someone's countertop lined with a week's worth of meals ...
Sift through the most nutrient-dense flours (and flour alternatives) to expand your cooking and baking repertoire. Once dominated...
It's time to break up with your beloved cereal. Start your day with these clean eating breakfasts that cut out processed sugar and...
Attention, carb lovers: here's what you should be eating more of to reduce inflammation (plus some things you may want to avoid). ...
Improving your diet can seem like a lofty goal, one that people often think requires rigid self-discipline and sacrifice. Cupcakes...
A healthy, balanced diet includes a variety of protein foods from both animal and plant sources. Like fish, eggs, nuts and beans, ...
When planning my snacks for the week, I make sure that both protein and produce are involved to keep them healthy and filling, whi...
Some call it soothing; others call it one sizable time suck. Whether you enjoy grocery shopping or not, you probably wouldn’t mind...
Ready to dip your toe into the world of vegetarian meals? Then Meatless Mondays may just be your new jam! Kicked off in 2003...
We tend to think of summer as the time to dive into seasonal produce, with farmers' markets flourishing, roadside produce stands p...
Eating a snack between meals helps curb your hunger so that you don't inhale your dinner when you finally sit down to eat a meal. ...
From baking to biting into, different varieties of apples have different strengths. Here's your go-to guide to choosing the perfec...
“Once you master the rules, you can break them” applies to many crafts, including cooking. But in fact, whether you’re a pasta Bol...
What can you do with leftover roast chicken? Make a fantastic second meal like these Asian chicken wraps! These make a great weeke...
Try this lighter pork chop recipe. Pork loin makes it leaner than traditional pork chops, and stuffing these chops with vegetables...
Where do you fall on the vegetarian spectrum? While there are many different ways to pursue a partial or wholly vegetarian diet, ...
This Thai salad is a kaleidoscope of fun textures, colors and flavors. The sweet and salty hints are balanced by the sour from the...
As we gravitate toward lighter foods, incorporating more fish into your recipe roster is a healthful shift worth championing. In t...
So you’ve always looked for low-fat and non-fat options at the grocery store ― especially when you’re on a diet. It turns out this...
This refreshing salad is perfect for picnics and cookouts. It takes advantage of two of summer’s best produce options – watermelon...
Fresh hard-boiled eggs along with crunchy fennel, radishes and snap peas give this bright salad just the right mix of textures and...
The term “smoothie” comprises a variety of beverages, from wheatgrass-forward green drinks to glorified milkshakes. We’re very pro...
Got leftover veggies hanging around? Green beans, baby potatoes, or sweet bell peppers? They're perfect for Minestrone soup, a hea...
With so many different types of produce available year-round at the grocery store, gone-but-not-forgotten is not really a thing an...
Start your day off right with this delicious, healthy breakfast that won’t leave you hungry mid-morning. Whole grains ar...
Warm up with this hearty recipe that’s perfect for a cool weather day. It’s lower in fat and sodium and higher in fiber than tradi...
How do you satisfy your sweet tooth when you’re trying to eat healthy? Try your hand at creating your own treats — with ingr...
Do your intentions to eat well seem to fly out the window when life gets busy? No matter how long your to-do list, stay grounded a...
With artichoke hearts and avocado, this colorful and hearty kale salad will fill you up and fuel you with veggies, healthy fats, a...
This vegetable soup recipe is healthy, delicious and easy to make. Team this soup with some crisp apples or pears and a serving of...
Turn your potato into a healthy meal! Try this protein-packed vegetarian meal for days when you don’t have time to cook. Bake the ...
This recipe is a good way to get vegetables into a meal, and all with easy, one-pot cooking. It features brown rice – the grain of...
If you haven’t tried chia seed pudding yet, you’re in for a real (and very healthy) treat. There are so many reasons to love chia,...
Looking for a nibble with zing that’s still a vegetable? This recipe packs protein and fiber with some spice. Bring to a party, se...
Ready to trade the smoothie glass for a bowl? Try this recipe, which is packed with the leafy green goodness of spinach. Use ...
When heat and humidity soar, keeping your body hydrated matters more than ever. Did you know you can hydrate with what’s on your p...
Juicy strawberries, blueberries and cherries are tucked into layers of non-fat Greek yogurt – with just enough granola added for c...
High-fiber diets have come a long way in the last few years, as the plant-based eating movement has turned foods like beans and gr...
Our bodies and our brains need carbohydrates to work effectively. But not all carbohydrate sources are equal. Some, like white bre...
With a variety of flavors and textures (and a whopping 30 grams of protein!), these Mediterranean-inspired meal-prep bowls will ke...
Using potatoes and green beans gives this gorgeous and healthy salad a salade niçoise feel, but you can use whatever suits your fa...
This soup isn't supposed to excite me, but it does. It's pea soup, after all, typically a metaphor for drab and boring. While it m...
At her restaurant, Compère Lapin, in New Orleans, Chef Nina Compton pairs culinary inspiration from her Caribbean upbringing with ...
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Like most stir-fries, this can be made in minutes if you have all the ingredients chopped and ready to go. Purchase soba noodles t...
We've all been there. We eat breakfast only to find our tummy grumbling a few minutes later. What gives? Even if you think you're ...
If you’re looking for a new creamy polenta recipe, look no further. Polenta gets a major flavor (and nutritious!) upgrade with the...
One pan, one hour — and dinner is served. 1. Sweet Potato Zucchini Casserole This casserole recipe has everything you need...
You’re on a conference call and somehow wandered into the kitchen. Next thing you know you’re eating crackers and dry cereal out o...
These salmon patties are not only tasty — they’re rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, too. Make them ahead of time an...
Lentils have all the versatility of beans without requiring that you open a can or spend hours soaking and cooking them. They're a...
When the 3 p.m. slump strikes and your energy is zapped, it's tempting to down a cup of coffee and ride the caffeine jolt until yo...
This easy formula for making healthy meal-prep snacks will save you from munching mindlessly on less-than-healthy alternatives. T...
Your healthy breakfast is long gone. Your stomach is starting to growl loudly enough for coworkers to hear. You have an hour for l...
If your community is experiencing a coronavirus staycation, you might find that you’re suddenly feeding your people many more time...
Can you call your grandmother's beloved bread pudding a healthy recipe? Scrumptious as it may be, it probably isn't what you'd cal...