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Introduction Besides being a rich source of dietary fiber, which helps give you that “full” feeling so you’re less likely to overeat, veggies are virtually calorie-free. You can eat practically as much fresh produce as you really want without having…
Forget about apples and eat some nuts and seeds each day to keep the doctor away! Packed with protein, fiber, healthy fat, vitamins and minerals, you have to go a long way to find any food that helps your body…
While certain oils are great for your health there are others that aren’t so great. If you aren’t aware of the top 3 oils for cooking, check this out. The Top 3 Best Oils For Cooking Extra Virgin Olive Oil…
Fruits and veggies are low in fat, calories, and sodium, have no cholesterol, and are high in fiber. Fiber from fruits and vegetables helps fill you up so don’t feel like eating more, and it helps move the digestive process…
Whole Grains from A to Z The following grains, when eaten in a form that includes the bran, germ and endosperm, are examples of generally accepted whole grain foods and flours. Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) Barley (Hordeum vulgare) Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)…
The List of Mislabeled Legumes Legumes are great sources of fat, protein and carbohydrates. Different varieties contain varying amounts of these nutrients, with beans, nuts, peas and lentils all having different nutritional profiles. While these foods are a staple of…
