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The Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet is argued to be one of the most nutritious heart-healthy ways to eat, as it is loaded with plant-based foods and healthy fats. This way...

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Omega 3 Rich Fish Beyond Salmon – Here’s To The Small Guys

Oily fish are loaded withsalmon was the food of kings. These days, the roles have reversed. Salmon is farmed and has become a staple, while the other fishes...

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Yes, It’s Possible to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth & Be Healthy

What’s life without a little fun? When trying to eat healthfully, it can seem like so many tasty foods are off-limits, which is disheartening. Being too strict on...

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Congee, the Ultimate Bowl of Comfort

Many Asian countries have variations of rice porridge — there’s okayu in Japan, juk in Korea, jok in Thailand, and lugao from the Philippines. In China, this staple dish is called congee, and it is standard fare...

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What Can I Eat on a Bland Diet?

My doctor told me to go on a bland diet after surgery. What can I actually eat?  When prescribed a bland diet, people often feel doomed to culinary purgatory. ...

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Bananas: Health Benefits & Recipe Tips

Americans love bananas, eating...

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Turnips

Turnips, a filling half your plate with fruit and vegetables. Be sure to include turnips and more brassica vegetables on your plate daily basis to ensure you are...

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Miso: Health Benefits & Recipe Tips

Miso is a salty paste that originates in Japan. It is made from soy, fermented and aged with varying amounts of added rice, barley or buckwheat among other...

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Prunes

Powerful Prunes By Alyssa Adler Aside from prunes helping soften the stool, did you know that prunes contain nutrients that preserve bone health?  Especially for cancer patients, it is important...

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Sardines

Packed like Sardines By Alyssa Adler Sardines are small fish that are packed with flavor and nutrients. Sardines are actually not a species, but rather different types of tiny fish....

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Fruits & Vegetables: To Peel or Not To Peel?

Fruits and vegetables are known for their phytonutrients, which have outstanding health benefits such as contains tons of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Simply put, it is important...

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Bland Diet Pantry Basics

There are many reasons a patient may need to follow a bland diet. It is typically prescribed in the initial weeks after stomach or intestinal surgery, or more...