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20

Apr

5 easy ways to eat more greens
If you have trouble getting enough leafies, here’s some simple ways to trick yourself into consuming more of them.

5 easy ways to eat more greens

If you have trouble getting enough leafies, here’s some simple ways to trick yourself into consuming more of them.

03

Apr

Insects: The new protein source?
When I was in Mexico City a few months ago, I ordered some guacamole with a twist; sprinkled on top of the avocado-rich treat were some roasted, salted chapulines (that’s Spanish for crickets). Though I’ve been a vegetarian for 20 years, I don’t have a problem with bug consumption, and I’ve always been interested in eating insects, since they are low-impact to raise, abundant and protein-rich. 
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Insects: The new protein source?

When I was in Mexico City a few months ago, I ordered some guacamole with a twist; sprinkled on top of the avocado-rich treat were some roasted, salted chapulines (that’s Spanish for crickets). Though I’ve been a vegetarian for 20 years, I don’t have a problem with bug consumption, and I’ve always been interested in eating insects, since they are low-impact to raise, abundant and protein-rich. 

Read more from our blogger.

28

Mar


 Clear skin diet: Foods that bring acne relief  



To eliminate blemishes, you’ll want to drink more water, eat more vegetables, stay away from fried foods and alcohol and opt for foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.

To eliminate blemishes, you’ll want to drink more water, eat more vegetables, stay away from fried foods and alcohol and opt for foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.

12

Mar

Gluten-free: What’s all the fuss about?
Should you remove gluten from your diet? Depends on what (if any) symptoms you have.

Gluten-free: What’s all the fuss about?

Should you remove gluten from your diet? Depends on what (if any) symptoms you have.

01

Mar

Should you switch to a Mediterranean diet?
It’s a plant-based diet, meaning it’s high in fruits, vegetables whole grains, and legumes as well as fish, and very low in saturated fat and animal fat.

Should you switch to a Mediterranean diet?

It’s a plant-based diet, meaning it’s high in fruits, vegetables whole grains, and legumes as well as fish, and very low in saturated fat and animal fat.

28

Feb

12 tips for kicking the refined sugar habit
We continue to hear how bad sugar is for us, but how do we avoid it? Here are some ways to help you eliminate refined sugar from your diet.

12 tips for kicking the refined sugar habit

We continue to hear how bad sugar is for us, but how do we avoid it? Here are some ways to help you eliminate refined sugar from your diet.

06

Feb

Infographic: The Paleolithic diet explained

01

Feb


 Risk of heart disease significantly lower for vegetarians  



New research finds that vegetarians are 32 percent less likely to die or need hospital treatment as a result of heart disease.

New research finds that vegetarians are 32 percent less likely to die or need hospital treatment as a result of heart disease.

29

Jan


 Eating late may stymie weight loss  



In a study, women who ate lunch after 3 p.m. lost 25 percent less weight over a 20-week period than women who ate lunch earlier.

In a study, women who ate lunch after 3 p.m. lost 25 percent less weight over a 20-week period than women who ate lunch earlier.

28

Jan


 Steve Jobs’ fruitarian diet sent Ashton Kutcher to the hospital  



Actor’s efforts to mimic the eating habits of the late Apple CEO led to a dangerous situation with his pancreas.

Actor’s efforts to mimic the eating habits of the late Apple CEO led to a dangerous situation with his pancreas.