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Bowl of cottage Cheese

Increase Your Dairy Intake and Give Cottage Cheese a Try

Did you know that about 90% of Americans do not eat enough dairy? That’s a large chunk of people and just might include you!   So how do you work on becoming the 10% that are eating enough dairy?  First let’s make sure we have all the dairy sources covered.  When

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What You Need to Know About the Ban of Red Dye No. 3

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated us that Red Dye No. 3 will be banned in all food and consumable drugs.  Here is an easy breakdown of what you need to know.  What is Red Dye No. 3?  It is a color additive that is used in the United

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Woman in her living room eating a cookie with a glass of milk and a plate of cookies on the coffee table.

The Power of Mindful Eating: Finding Peace and Balance with Food

As dietitians, one of the most rewarding aspects of our work is helping people develop healthier relationships with food. Many individuals struggle with emotional eating, mindless snacking, or simply overeating due to distractions or not knowing their own fullness cues. One powerful tool to combat these hurdles is mindful eating—a

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5 Holiday Food Traditions From Around the World

The holidays are filled with traditions, with many of them being associated with food and generations cooking together in the kitchen.  Traditions, or those special activities passed down through the years, are sometimes those moments that we think about the most around the holidays.   By reading along I challenge you

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