A profound compassion for others informs the work of registered dietitian Shana Patterson, nutrition coordinator for obesity prevention initiatives at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in Denver. “I am deeply driven by
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Nutritional Benefits of Shoots and Sprouts By Meghan Boucher Small in size and delicate in shape, shoots (young, green offspring of certain plant varieties) and sprouts (germinated seeds or beans) can enliven dishes in a
Nutritional Benefits of Cinnamon By Tram Le, RD One teaspoon of ground cinnamon contains just 6 calories and 1.4 grams of fiber. You’ll also find manganese and calcium in its nutrient mix. Cinnamon’s myriad of
Enjoy Healthy Slaw Salads By Karen Ferries, RD While there are countless coleslaw variations, two of the universal ingredients are cabbage and carrots. Cabbage leaves, traditionally used for treating external wounds, boast a healthy nutrition
Sea Salt vs. Table Salt By Janet Helm, MS, RD, and Sharon Denny, MS, RD Just when gourmet sea salts are flying off store shelves and being elaborately showcased by chefs, the warnings to consume