Seed Oils: The Facts Seed oils are getting a bad rap these days....
There is a rising tide of anti-seed oil sentiment in the United States. We have taken a deep dive into the facts surrounding some...
Hearty Pumpkin Soup
Steps:
1. In a soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4...
Low-fat Milk Associated with Lower Heart Disease Risk than Full-fat
A Norwegian study found drinking whole milk was associated with higher risk for coronary artery disease than drinking low-fat (1%) milk. (Coronary artery disease...
Old Advice for Avoiding Diverticulitis May be Revised
Dietary changes once recommended for avoiding a condition called diverticulitis are likely unnecessary—or even counterproductive. Pockets or pouches can form in the walls of...
Have Diabetes? Any Physical Activity is Associated with Lower Risk of Death
A look at the reported physical activity patterns of over 51,500 U.S. adults with diabetes found that being inactive was associated with higher risk...
Don’t Toss It Yet! 
“Expiration Dates” Explained
Americans throw away an estimated 30 percent of their food—much of which is still perfectly good. This wastes food and money and is bad...
Added Sugar is Added Sugar
When most people think of “sugar,” they picture that spoonful of white crystals that sweetens their coffee, tea, or baked goods. Those white crystals...
Pumpkin: Beyond Pie
Pumpkins aren’t just for making Jack-o’-lanterns or baking into pies for Thanksgiving. Pumpkins come in many sizes (from very large to tiny) and a...
Raw vs. Pasteurized Milk
Q: I hear raw milk is healthier than pasteurized milk, but then I hear it’s dangerous and should be avoided. What is the truth?!
A:...
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