Flavored Waters
To make flavored waters at home, use your imagination, or try the ideas below. Experiment with ingredients and proportions to suit your taste.
Potential Ingredients:
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Water, Water Everywhere…
Hydration is essential for health, especially with outdoor temperatures high. Since water is necessary to deliver nutrients and oxygen to cells, aid digestion, control...
African Peanut Soup
STEPS
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly...
Q. I never know what to eat for breakfast. What is the healthiest choice?
A. Jessica Seltz and Kelly Siverhus, dietetic interns at the Frances Stern Nutrition Center, answer: “Typical American breakfast foods (like sugar-sweetened cereal, pancakes, waffles,...
What, Exactly, is BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body weight adjusted for height. It is considered a better indicator of excess weight than body...
Mediterranean-Style Diet Keeps Blood Vessels Flexible
A systematic review and meta-analysis published recently in The Journal of Nutrition concluded that adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet may help prevent cardiovascular disease...
Health Benefits of Nuts and Seeds
Once thought of as high calorie treats to be avoided, nuts and seeds are emerging as an important component of a healthy dietary pattern.
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Honey: Potential Benefits and Risks
Humans have been using honey as a sweetener for over 5,000 years. Throughout history, many cultures have also used it as a natural remedy—to...
Sugary Drinks Associated with Heart Disease Risk Factors
A study by Tufts’ researchers recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages may contribute...
Fish: Farm Raised versus Wild Caught
Fish is a nutritious and health-promoting choice. It is high in protein, a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, rich in vitamin D...