Health
Pass the potatoes, or take a pass? Here's expert advice
If you say "potato," and then say "healthy," some people might call your thinking half-baked.
Nov 22, 2023
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Thanksgiving sides are delicious and can be nutritious—here's the biochemistry of how to maximize the benefits
While people usually think first about the turkey or the ham during holiday meals, the sides are what help balance your plate. Colorful vegetables like green beans, collard greens, roasted carrots, and mashed sweet potatoes ...
Nov 20, 2023
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Pediatrics
Tasty and healthy: Try these Thanksgiving meal tips for kids
The Thanksgiving table is typically loaded down with turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes and all kinds of pie, but nutritionists say kids should also be encouraged to eat fresh fruit and vegetables during the holiday ...
Nov 13, 2023
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Put these foods on your grocery list for better vision
Nutrition is important for your whole body, including those two small organs through which you look at the world.
Oct 20, 2023
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Q&A: Foods to help maximize your memory
Dear Mayo Clinic: I enjoy cooking, but I prefer to work with the freshest ingredients. As such, I grow my own fruits and vegetables in a small garden and purchase other fresh produce from a local farmers market. I've read ...
Oct 5, 2023
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Carotene-rich diet linked to lower fat levels in arteries
A high level of carotenes in the blood is linked with a lower degree of atherosclerosis in the arteries and thus a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases. These are the conclusions of a new study by a team of researchers from ...
Jun 22, 2023
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Umami is key to making a plant-based Christmas dinner taste like Christmas, says researcher
How do you combine plant-based foods to bring out the flavors of Christmas? A food engineer and Ph.D. from the University of Copenhagen has experimented in Gastro Science Lab. Boosting of umami taste is key.
Dec 21, 2022
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Fruit and vegetables: Is it better to peel them?
Many people's default when preparing fruit and vegetables is to peel them. But often, it's not necessary. There are important nutrients in the peel. And, what's more, discarded fruit and veg peels contribute to climate change.
Nov 10, 2022
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Should your kids take multivitamins or supplements?
Vitamins are one of the most common ways to ensure children receive essential nutrients for growing in the healthiest way possible, but over-the-counter vitamins may be doing more harm than good.
Oct 3, 2022
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Five steps for a heart-healthy grilling season
The smells of summer have returned: sunscreen, freshly cut grass and burgers sizzling on the grill.
Jun 27, 2022
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