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How to Use Food to Help Your Body Fight Inflammation
The term "anti-inflammatory diet" gets thrown around in nutrition conversations a lot these days. But why is inflammation bad for ...
By: Staff | February 19, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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The Trick to Quick and Easy Sheet-Pan Dinners
Sheet-pan suppers. You’ve seen the cookbooks, the blogs, the artfully arranged Instagram snapshots. It can be easy to roll your ey...
By: Becky Krystal | May 28, 2019 | The Washington Post
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3 Foods You Should Pitch (and Why)
Cleaning out the fridge? Think beyond those shelves that need scrubbing, our dietitians advise. Consider tossing three popula...
By: Digestive Health Team | September 05, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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The 10 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Weight Loss
Gaining weight or being unable to shed excess pounds may signal that you've got underlying low-grade inflammation in your body. Wh...
By: Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., R.D. | February 19, 2020 | EatingWell
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10 Healthy Bowl Recipes Perfect for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner
How Sweet It Is Buddha bowls often get their protein from beans, but these Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls use chipotle-...
By: Sarah Forte and Shannon Bauer | August 20, 2019 | Shape
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9 Protein-Packed Snacks
From crunchy chickpeas to roasted tofu, plant-based snacks don't have to be boring. You don't have to be vegan to introduce plant...
By: Rachel Roszmann | November 04, 2020 | EatingWell
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7 Dinners in 15 Minutes
Believe it or not, these easy dinners really only take 15 minutes to get to the table. Life is hectic, but dinner doesn't have to...
By: Victoria Seaver MS, RD | October 08, 2019 | EatingWell
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How Snacks Fit Into Your Weight Loss Plan
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...
By: Staff | November 04, 2020 | Mayo Clinic
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No, Fruit Is Not Bad For You
In recent months, my dietitian colleagues and I have been encountering more and more people making claims like "fruit is bad for y...
By: Carrie Dennett | April 30, 2019 | The Washington Post
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5 Food Myths to Avoid
With so much information out there on the most effective nutrition and weight loss trends, separating fact from fiction can be dif...
By Staff | January 19, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Why Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Unhealthy Food Choices
Sleep deprivation may lead to food cravings, especially less healthy food, compared with normal sleep, research suggests. A study...
By: Staff | October 03, 2019 | Environmental Nutrition
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12 Ways to Slash Your Food Bill
With roughly 10 percent of the typical American paycheck spent on food, it's easy to assume eating right costs a bundle. But ...
By: Karen Ansel M.S., R.D.N. | November 19, 2019 | EatingWell
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5 Healthy Fall Foods You Should Be Eating, According to a Registered Dietician
These classic fall foods will help strengthen your immune system and fight off chronic disease. As we move into the cooler months...
By: Laura Fisher | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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7 Time-Saving Hacks That Make Healthy Home Cooking a Breeze
Always scrambling for time in the kitchen? Or swapping your meal plan for take-out menus, when time runs tight? We feel you. Yet&n...
By: Kate Rockwood | July 27, 2018 | Rally Health
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3 Ways Breakfast Can Help You Control Your Weight
Some research suggests that regularly eating a healthy breakfast may help you lose excess weight and maintain your weight loss. Bu...
By: Staff | September 28, 2020 | Mayo Clinic
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How to Gain Control of Emotional Eating
Sometimes the strongest food cravings hit when you're at your weakest point emotionally. You may turn to food for comfort - consci...
By: Staff | February 17, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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The Old-School Weight-Loss Tool That Always Works
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...
By: Jessica Cording | April 25, 2019 | Shape
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How to Boost Flavor and Cut Calories When You Cook
Healthy cooking doesn't mean that you have to become a gourmet chef or invest in expensive cookware. You can use basic cooking tec...
By: Staff | April 21, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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How to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays
Wondering how to maintain your weight during the holiday season? Dieting can be tough when celebrations and treats abound. You ma...
By: Staff | December 20, 2019 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Apple Chips
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 ...
By: Staff | November 04, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Store Fruits and Veggies So They Last Longer
Fact: The United States throws away 150,000 tons of food daily. And on average, around $1,500 worth of food is wasted pe...
By: Betty Gold | November 19, 2019 | Real Simple
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5 Foods That Can Cause Inflammation
Inflammation is like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: It’s your body’s way of healing cell damage. But in overdrive, it becomes dangerous ...
By: Staff | September 21, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Key Habits of Healthy Eaters
Eat breakfast Research indicates that eating breakfast every day helps with weight loss and weight maintenance by reducing hunger...
By: Staff | November 18, 2020 | Mayo Clinic
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How to Pack a Power Lunch
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...
By: Staff | February 13, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Foods to Ditch for Less Stress (and What to Eat Instead)
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...
By: Lisa Valente, MS, RD | October 28, 2020 | EatingWell
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6 High-Fiber Foods That Cost Under $1 Per Serving
Shocking but true: Just 5 percent of Americans meet the recommended goals for fiber, 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men, acco...
By: Karla Walsh | April 09, 2020 | EatingWell
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How to Bust Carb Cravings When You're Stressed
Stress eating is a common practice during life's more intense moments. And it's not just stress—anxiety, depression and even...
By: Lauren Wicks | March 29, 2020 | EatingWell
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6 Meals to Inspire a Summer State of Mind
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...
By: Staff | May 30, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Zucchini Curly Fries
This healthy recipe combines two bar food favorites--fried zucchini and curly fries--into one tempting package. Serve these baked ...
By: Editors | March 13, 2020 | EatingWell
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Exercising After Eating Too Much
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...
By: Jennipher Walters and Lauren Mazzo | August 13, 2019 | Shape
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The Trick to Cooking Quick and Easy Sheet-Pan Dinners
Sheet-pan suppers. You’ve seen the cookbooks, the blogs, the artfully arranged Instagram snapshots. It can be easy to roll your ey...
By: Becky Krystal | July 18, 2019 | The Washington Post
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8 Anti-Inflammatory Foods That Soothe Anxiety
Fight anxiety by eating anti-inflammatory foods that supply key brain nutrients. One-third of Americans will experience prolonged...
By: Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., R.D. | June 11, 2020 | EatingWell
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7 Pantry-Perfect Proteins
Loading up a pantry with quality food is always a wise idea. Being able to put together a snack or meal with what you have on hand...
By: Christopher Mohr, Ph.D., R.D. | April 21, 2020 | EatingWell
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How to Snack (Without Derailing Your Diet)
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...
By: Ann Milanowski | April 29, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
There's a common misconception that eating healthier means you're doomed to spend more money at the grocery store. While there are...
By: Lauren Wicks | April 09, 2020 | EatingWell
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Toasted Walnut and Raisin Energy Bars
This easy, quick recipe will make healthy snacking a breeze. You can substitute walnuts for other nuts and experiment with other s...
By: Wellness Team | June 03, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Easy (and Healthy!) Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
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...
By: Staff | February 19, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Easy (and Healthy) Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
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...
By: Ann Milanowski | December 30, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Ginger-Spiked Veggie Burgers
If you’re looking for a twist on the classic item during grilling season, these protein-packed burgers are a must-make. Loaded wit...
By: Wellness Team | July 19, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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4 Easy Ways to Sneak in More Vegetables
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...
By Staff | March 28, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Stop Emotional Eating
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...
By: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD | November 18, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Strategies to Help You Stop Emotional Eating
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...
By: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD | February 17, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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6 Easy Meal Prep Tips to Set Up Your Week
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 ...
By: Carolyn A. Hodges, RD | September 14, 2020 | EatingWell
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6 Healthy Flours for Baking
Sift through the most nutrient-dense flours (and flour alternatives) to expand your cooking and baking repertoire. Once dominated...
By: Jamie Vespa, MS, RD | March 24, 2020 | EatingWell
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12 Healthy Breakfasts That Will Make You Forget All About Cereal
It's time to break up with your beloved cereal. Start your day with these clean eating breakfasts that cut out processed sugar and...
By: Colleen Travers | February 07, 2020 | Shape
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The Best and Worst Carbs for Inflammation
Attention, carb lovers: here's what you should be eating more of to reduce inflammation (plus some things you may want to avoid). ...
By: Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD | September 21, 2020 | EatingWell
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Eat These Foods Every Day (Or at Least Once a Week)
Improving your diet can seem like a lofty goal, one that people often think requires rigid self-discipline and sacrifice. Cupcakes...
By: Kelly Bilodeau | August 06, 2018 | Harvard Health Letters
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How Meat and Poultry Can Fit Into a Healthy Diet
A healthy, balanced diet includes a variety of protein foods from both animal and plant sources. Like fish, eggs, nuts and beans, ...
By: Staff | March 06, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Go-To Snacks for Busy Weeks
When planning my snacks for the week, I make sure that both protein and produce are involved to keep them healthy and filling, whi...
By: Jessica Ball, MS, RD | April 29, 2020 | EatingWell
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9 Smart Ways to Grocery Shop
Some call it soothing; others call it one sizable time suck. Whether you enjoy grocery shopping or not, you probably wouldn’t mind...
By: Betty Gold | March 24, 2020 | Real Simple
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5 Easy (and Quick!) Meatless Monday Vegetarian Recipes
Ready to dip your toe into the world of vegetarian meals? Then Meatless Mondays may just be your new jam! Kicked off in 2003...
By: Ann Milanowski | August 20, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Eat Seasonally All Winter Long
We tend to think of summer as the time to dive into seasonal produce, with farmers' markets flourishing, roadside produce stands p...
By: Laura Fisher | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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The 10 Best Snacks for Weight Loss
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. ...
By: Lisa Valente, M.S., R.D. | February 27, 2020 | EatingWell
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How to Pick the Perfect Apple
From baking to biting into, different varieties of apples have different strengths. Here's your go-to guide to choosing the perfec...
By: Hilary Meyer | October 15, 2019 | EatingWell
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Lentil Bolognese
“Once you master the rules, you can break them” applies to many crafts, including cooking. But in fact, whether you’re a pasta Bol...
By: Ann Milanowski | March 06, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Asian Chicken Wraps
What can you do with leftover roast chicken? Make a fantastic second meal like these Asian chicken wraps! These make a great weeke...
By: Heart and Vascular Team | September 14, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Stuffed Pork Loin
Try this lighter pork chop recipe. Pork loin makes it leaner than traditional pork chops, and stuffing these chops with vegetables...
By: Digestive Health Team | August 31, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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4 Ways to Go Meatless
Where do you fall on the vegetarian spectrum? While there are many different ways to pursue a partial or wholly vegetarian diet, ...
By: EatingWell Editors | March 06, 2020 | EatingWell
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Recipe: Thai Summer Salad
This Thai salad is a kaleidoscope of fun textures, colors and flavors. The sweet and salty hints are balanced by the sour from the...
By: Kary Osmond | May 24, 2019 | FoodStyles Package
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5 Light and Speedy Fish Recipes for Busy Weeknights
As we gravitate toward lighter foods, incorporating more fish into your recipe roster is a healthful shift worth championing. In t...
By: Kari Sonde | May 30, 2019 | The Washington Post
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Why You Need Fat In Your Diet
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...
By: Wellness Team | June 20, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Watermelon, Tomato, and Feta Salad
This refreshing salad is perfect for picnics and cookouts. It takes advantage of two of summer’s best produce options – watermelon...
By: Staff | August 14, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Crunchy Radish and Fennel Salad
Fresh hard-boiled eggs along with crunchy fennel, radishes and snap peas give this bright salad just the right mix of textures and...
By: Wellness Team | June 27, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
The term “smoothie” comprises a variety of beverages, from wheatgrass-forward green drinks to glorified milkshakes. We’re very pro...
By: Wellness Team | July 03, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Hearty Minestrone
Got leftover veggies hanging around? Green beans, baby potatoes, or sweet bell peppers? They're perfect for Minestrone soup, a hea...
By: Kary Osmond | December 31, 2019 | FoodStyles Package
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7 Ways to Savor Summer Strawberries
With so many different types of produce available year-round at the grocery store, gone-but-not-forgotten is not really a thing an...
By: Becky Krystal | July 12, 2019 | The Washington Post
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Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Pancakes With Fruit
Start your day off right with this delicious, healthy breakfast that won’t leave you hungry mid-morning. Whole grains ar...
By: Staff | September 28, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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White Chicken Chili
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...
By: Staff | March 24, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Dessert Recipes That Won’t Destroy Your Diet
How do you satisfy your sweet tooth when you’re trying to eat healthy? Try your hand at creating your own treats — with ingr...
By: Digestive Health Team | August 20, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Fast Dinner Tips for Hectic Days
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...
By: Staff | April 02, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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California Kale Cobb Salad
With artichoke hearts and avocado, this colorful and hearty kale salad will fill you up and fuel you with veggies, healthy fats, a...
By: Wellness Team | April 02, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Hearty Tomato, Bean, and Veggie Soup
This vegetable soup recipe is healthy, delicious and easy to make. Team this soup with some crisp apples or pears and a serving of...
By: Heart and Vascular Team | April 09, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Loaded Baked Potato With Black Beans
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 ...
By: Digestive Health Team | May 30, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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One-Pot Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole
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...
By: Wellness Team | June 25, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Chia Pudding Recipes
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,...
By: Staff | March 31, 2021 | Cleveland Clinicf
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Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
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...
By: Digestive Health Team | April 29, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Green Smoothie Bowl
Ready to trade the smoothie glass for a bowl? Try this recipe, which is packed with the leafy green goodness of spinach. Use ...
By: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD | September 21, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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7 Foods to Satisfy Your Thirst and Hunger
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...
By: Staff | March 31, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Crunchy, Creamy, Sweet Yogurt and Fruit Parfait
Juicy strawberries, blueberries and cherries are tucked into layers of non-fat Greek yogurt – with just enough granola added for c...
By: Staff | November 25, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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10 Foods with More Fiber Than an Apple
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...
By: Lauren Wicks | February 07, 2020 | EatingWell
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6 Nutritious Carbs to Add to Your Diet
Our bodies and our brains need carbohydrates to work effectively. But not all carbohydrate sources are equal. Some, like white bre...
By: Nicci Micco | April 30, 2019 | EatingWell
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Greek Meatball Mezze Bowls
With a variety of flavors and textures (and a whopping 30 grams of protein!), these Mediterranean-inspired meal-prep bowls will ke...
By: Carolyn A. Hodges, RD | January 16, 2020 | EatingWell
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Recipe: Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lime Dressing
Using potatoes and green beans gives this gorgeous and healthy salad a salade niçoise feel, but you can use whatever suits your fa...
By: Rick Bayless | June 27, 2019 | EatingWell
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Leeks and Fresh Dill Take Cozy Split Pea Soup From Drab to Fab
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...
By: Ellie Krieger | January 06, 2021 | Washington Post
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Recipe: Summer Shrimp Salad
At her restaurant, Compère Lapin, in New Orleans, Chef Nina Compton pairs culinary inspiration from her Caribbean upbringing with ...
By: Nina Compton | June 27, 2019 | EatingWell
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A Crunchy, Flavorful Salad Makes Great Use of Cauliflower or Any Leftover Roasted Vegetables
One of my key life-hacks is to cook extra of whatever I am having for dinner so I have the makings of a quick meal the following d...
By: Ellie Krieger | January 14, 2021 | The Washington Post
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10 Creamy Greek Yogurt Smoothies
With 23 grams of protein (!!!) in one cup of Greek yogurt, you're halfway to your daily protein goal after just one serving. But, ...
By: Moira Lawler | January 30, 2020 | Shape
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The 7 Healthiest Carb-Filled Foods to Eat, According to a Registered Dietitian
You bet potatoes are on this list. As we head into the holiday season, my priorities are as follows: perfecting my pecan pie reci...
By: Betty Gold | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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Veggie Stir Fry in Sweet Ginger Sauce
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...
By: Staff | November 18, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Reasons Your Breakfast Isn’t Filling — and What to Do About It
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 ...
By: Lisa Valente, MS, RD | November 25, 2020 | EatingWell
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Sweet Potato Polenta
If you’re looking for a new creamy polenta recipe, look no further. Polenta gets a major flavor (and nutritious!) upgrade with the...
By: Ananda Eidelstein | February 13, 2020 | Real Simple
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9 Healthy Casseroles
One pan, one hour — and dinner is served. 1. Sweet Potato Zucchini Casserole This casserole recipe has everything you need...
By: Shannon Bauer | January 16, 2020 | Shape
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10 Tips for Eating Healthy When You’re Working From Home
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...
By: Staff | March 29, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Snappy Salmon Burgers
These salmon patties are not only tasty — they’re rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, too. Make them ahead of time an...
By: Staff | May 13, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Recipes That Showcase the Tiny but Mighty Lentil
Lentils have all the versatility of beans without requiring that you open a can or spend hours soaking and cooking them. They're a...
By: Becky Krystal | May 14, 2019 | The Washington Post
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8 Foods to Eat to Help You Stay Energized
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...
By: Lauren Manaker MS, RDN, LD | December 16, 2020 | EatingWell
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How to Prep Healthy Snacks
This easy formula for making healthy meal-prep snacks will save you from munching mindlessly on less-than-healthy alternatives. T...
By: Alex Loh | May 30, 2020 | EatingWell
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5 Worst Lunch Foods
Your healthy breakfast is long gone. Your stomach is starting to growl loudly enough for coworkers to hear. You have an hour for l...
By: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD | February 10, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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7 Tips for Healthier Takeout
If your community is experiencing a coronavirus staycation, you might find that you’re suddenly feeding your people many more time...
By: Staff | June 03, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Healthy Ways to Adapt Recipes
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...
By: Staff | May 14, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
