Recipes and Posts Tagged healthy eating

Hemp: Weed or Healthy Seed?

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Discover why there’s such a buzz about hemp seeds the latest superfood. By: Anne King, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student Hemp seeds are a nutritional-powerhouse, but they’ve gotten a bad rap. Here’s the deal. Hemp seeds come from the plant Cannabis Sativa, yes, the same plant marijuana comes from. ... more

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Should You Ditch Your Caffeine Habit?

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Celebrate “Lazy Day” without the jitters with these caffeine-kicking tips. By: Ian Cook, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student Have you ever been so wired on caffeine that you can’t relax? You may have a busy schedule that requires extra energy, but too many double shots of espresso and you ... more

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Ice Cream vs. Gelato: What’s the Difference?

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Get the nutritional scoop on these popular frozen desserts. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Americans love ice cream. On average, we eat about 22 pounds of ice cream per person per year.  But gelato (a.k.a. Italian ice cream) is gaining fans in the United States, too.  In 2014, gelato sales hit ... more

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Avocado: From Plate to Face

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Discover how avocados can help you achieve a healthy body, glowing skin, and silky hair. By: Kalelys L Calero, Dominican University Nutrition and Dietetics Student Avocados have a creamy texture and an amazing flavor, which makes them a delicious snack. Avocados also have a myriad of health benefits. They’re loaded ... more

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Talk to a Farmer!

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Five reasons why you should shop at a farmers market!   By: Jodie Shield, RDN Curious where your sweet bell peppers and juicy ripe tomatoes come from? Stop by a farmers market and talk to a farmer. Thousands of farmers markets across the U.S. offer fresh produce, meat, and eggs ... more

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What to Eat for Healthy Teeth

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How to Improve the Health of Your Teeth through Diet By: Petya Boyadzhieva, Dominican University Nutrition Student Brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are crucial for healthy teeth and gums, but did you know that what you eat has a great impact on your teeth, too? According to ... more

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How to Build a Healthy Hamburger

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Follow these five steps, and relish the real thing! By: Jodie Shield, RDN May is National Hamburger Month—fire up the grill! Sure, I love a portabella or turkey patty, but this dietitian can’t resist a juicy, beef burger. The trouble is a typical half-pounder packs at least 600 calories and ... more

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Eat Your Way To A Better Love Life

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Three foods that can spice up your love life! Guest Post By: Sarah Savinkov, Nutrition and Dietetics Student at Dominican University Valentine’s Day is February 14th. Sweetest Day is October 21st. May is Date Your Mate Month. Seems like everybody is looking for love, but … in all the wrong ... more

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Can What You Eat Improve Your Tennis Game?

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Winning Tennis Nutrition is a must read book for all tennis players who want to play better and win more. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Fellow tennis players: How would you like to raise your game to the next USTA level without taking another cardio tennis drill or private lesson? ... more

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The Truth About Fish Oil Supplements

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Reeling in The Facts on Fish Oil Supplements Guest Post By: Lisa Schrader, Dominican University Nutrition Student Does the recent debate on fish oil supplements have you feeling like a fish outa water? The current 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest that eating at least 8 ounces of seafood each week is ... more

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