The hearty and reliable potato has been an inexpensive and popular side dish for hundreds of years. Over the centuries, the potato has evolved into many forms, such as fries, chips, bites, and mashes. And although many potato preparations contain excess fat and sodium, the potato on its own is a nutritious and versatile vegetable. …
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Some Michigan residents have turned to supplements this cold and flu season to boost their body’s defenses. While vitamins can help boost the immune system, too much of a good thing can have negative effects, explained Sarah Hutchinson, registered dietitian at Henry Ford Health. “Supplement toxicity is where you get too many vitamins or minerals, …
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We all know how to eat a meal, right? Maybe not. A dietitian explains how to eat meals so you feel your best. There can be something worrisome about large meals. Whether you’re getting together for a holiday meal or interrupting your usual routine to meet at a restaurant, these gourmet occasions can be marred …
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We all know how to eat a meal, right? Maybe not. A dietitian explains how to eat meals so you feel your best. There can be something worrisome about large meals. Whether you’re getting together for a holiday meal or interrupting your usual routine to meet at a restaurant, these gourmet occasions can be marred …
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Carbohydrate-rich foods have always been banned when it comes to weight loss. You may have been advised to avoid carbs in your diet as much as possible, but health experts point out that’s not necessarily true. Carbohydrate-rich foods are a crucial part of any healthy diet. Carbohydrates provide the body with glucose, which is then …
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Unfortunately, there is no miracle diet that speeds up belly fat burning. The good news? When making healthy food choices for weight loss, fat in the midsection is usually the first to melt away, according to WebMD. We spoke with Melissa Mitri, MS, RD, nutrition writer and owner of Melissa Mitri Nutrition, who shares her …
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It’s that time of year again when fad diets go wild. There may be several foods that you mentally put on a “not to eat” list if you have weight loss goals. But instead of cutting out some of your favorite foods and living in a place of no, how about embracing the wide variety …
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One thing none of us will forget is the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the world over the past few years. And while COVID-19 cases appeared to be decreasing in severity and number, we are not yet clear. In fact, a new strain of COVID-19 discovered in China is tightening precautions again, with …
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Natalia LavrenkovaGetty Images Striving to fit a certain body image is over, achieving total body wellness is all the rage. That mission starts in the kitchen, and that means enjoying meals that keep your heart healthy, stabilize your mood, nourish your organs, support a strong immune system, and give you the energy you need to …
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Are you ready to make a New Year’s resolution? Want to make the most of the next 12 months? If so, why not aim to improve your health in 2023? Frankly, this could be a goal that a good portion of those living in the United States should consider. As things stand, Americans tend to …
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