The Phytonutrient Dietitian
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Spice up your diet with these simple ancient grains recipes and ideas by swapping your usual grains for ancient grains and seeds. Whether you’re looking
We know that plant-based foods each offer unique health benefits, so what exactly are the benefits of ancient grains and seeds? In the previous post,
Concerned about recent headlines on cinnamon’s safety? Debunk cinnamon rumors with The Truth About Cinnamon. In the mean time there are many ways to safely enjoy
A habit can be hard to break because it is a routine you’ve created that’s easy to follow each day. To evaluate your unhealthy habits,
Choose more plant-based proteins – legumes, nuts, seeds and soy products – as your protein source (protein should fill ¼ of your plate). Then choose
Stock up your refrigerator and pantry with readily available whole foods, so you can make healthful feeding super convenient. If healthy foods are in your
There’s a reason for the phrase, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” There are hundreds of research studies that have been backing up
Approximately one in three cancers could be prevented if we all ate smarter, moved more and weighed less, according to the American Institute for Cancer
It’s not news that the typical U.S. diet—what researchers call the “Western diet”, loaded with meat, saturated fat, processed foods, salt and sugar and low
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