Seeds might seem small, but they pack powerful nutritional punch as an integral part of a plant-based diet.* Evidence shows that eating a plant-based diet—one rich in fruits, vegetables, beans/legumes, nuts/seeds, and whole grains—is associated with improved cardiovascular health, lower risk of diabetes, lower risk of certain cancers, and a healthier gut microbiome. But what [...]

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Not only is seafood delicious, its health benefits are as clear as a day at the beach. Packed with protein and nutrients that add a healthy punch to any meal, seafood—which includes fish and shellfish—can be an integral part of any healthy diet. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend adults eat two servings or [...]

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Planning a trip to visit my 107-year-old grandmother got me thinking about longevity. What does it take to live to age 100? Or even just add a few years to our lives? Is there more to it than just genetics? Is the secret to living a long and healthy life as simple as “eat more [...]

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Farmers markets are opening, flowers are blooming, and bees are busy at work. You know how delicious the final product is, but did you know these four facts about our bee friends and the delicious honey they whip up? Like table sugar, honey is mainly composed of the glucose and fructose. But, honey actually contains [...]

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There’s not just one diet, food item, dietary supplement, pill, or powder that fits all or is a fix all. Food/nutrition and its impact on our health is much more complex than that. An example of this is the connection between diet and our microbiota. The term microbiota refers to the collection of microorganisms (including, [...]

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