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• Peanuts to celebrate Black History Month

  Published on February 11, 2014
  George Washington Carver was a famous African American botanist and scientist who studied the peanut in the early 1900’s.

• Greek yogurt – healthy or hype?

  Published on February 10, 2014
  Facts about what Greek yogurt is and how to incorporate it into your daily diet.

• Eating like an Olympian

  Published on February 10, 2014
  Athletes at the 2014 Winter Olympics understand the importance of good nutrition. USDA’s MyPlate is a great resource that is available to help anyone eat a healthy, well balanced diet.

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  See red on Valentine’s Day

  Published on February 7, 2014
  Red fruits and vegetables add color and nutrition to our meals.

• Sodium awareness

  Published on February 5, 2014
  The average American puts themselves at risk of chronic diseases by consuming more than the recommended daily amount of sodium.

• Make your Valentine’s Day healthier!

  Published on February 5, 2014
  Treats, crafts and activities for children and adults to make their Valentine’s a healthy holiday.

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A low FODMAP diet for symptom relief

  Published on February 5, 2014
  People with Irritable Bowel Syndrome tend to be more sensitive to the effects of FODMAPs. FODMAPs are poorly absorbed carbohydrates that can cause abdominal symptoms.

• Have you tried quinoa?

  Published on January 31, 2014
  Quinoa is a versatile seed that can be used in many dishes. It’s tasty and packed with nutrients.

• Postpartum weight loss in breastfeeding mothers – Part 2

  Published on January 31, 2014
  From the evidence available, it does not seem that diet and/or exercise negatively affects milk volume in postpartum mothers.

• FDA changes to nutrition facts label coming soon

  Published on January 31, 2014
  Several improvements to the current nutrition facts labels are needed according to the CSPI.