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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Health

Eating fat is essential for our health. We know which fats, like trans and saturated fat, to limit. But what are the fats that are good for us? In this article, we are going to talk about polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).

Anna Sramek, RD

Sep 2, 2021

Building A Better Salad

Salads, when you keep them interesting, can be a quick, versatile and enjoyable solution to hunger. They can be an appetizer, a side, or the main meal, depending on what you add to it and the serving size. Read this article to learn how to build a better salad!

Praveena Kumar, MS, RD

Dec 22, 2020

Saturated Fats and Cardiovascular Health

Saturated fats are composed of fatty acids with no double bonds in their structure. They primarily exist as solids at room temperature. Read this article to learn more about saturated fats and how that affect your health.

Rida Wali, MS, RD

Dec 22, 2020

Build a Better Smoothie

In the mornings, it can be difficult to eat a good breakfast since we are in a rush to get to work. A simple and fast way to have a delicious and nutritious meal is to make a smoothie! If you want to learn more about how to make some delicious smoothies, keep reading!

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE

Dec 21, 2020

How To Add More Flavor Without Adding Salt

Are you tired of the same old salt and pepper seasonings? Wondering how to add more flavor to your food while still limiting salt. Here are some fun ideas for adding a little zest to your meals!

Praveena Kumar, MS, RD

Dec 21, 2020

Coconut Oil and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Consumption of coconut oil has increased in recent years. It is also touted as a healthy fat with beneficial impacts for cardiovascular health. But some experts disagree: It is considered a saturated fat, chemically, which makes it like butter. Is it good, or bad? What should we believe? Here we will weigh the research.

Rida Wali, MS, RD

Aug 12, 2020

Healthy Stovetop Popcorn

When it comes to thinking about healthy snacks, popcorn might not be the first thing to come to your mind. However, when you make it at home, popcorn might just be the healthiest snack you could have. Read on to learn how to make popcorn at home, and add your own twist to a favorite movie night snack!

Carrie Mccorkindale, MPH, RD, CDE

Jul 22, 2020