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Protein Packs Powerful Punch; Are You Getting Enough For Optimal Health?
By Linda Antinoro, J.D., R.D.
Protein has cachet these days, lauded as the preferred energy source for many popular weight-loss plans. Yet perhaps protein’s bragging rights should come from its newfound abilities to bolster immunity, defend against osteoporosis and prevent age-related muscle loss. They are all important reasons to be sure you are getting enough protein. How much? EN reports on the latest research.
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Comfort Foods That Offer Solace Minus The Guilt....And Are Even Healthful
By Hillary Wright, M.Ed., R.D.
Comfort foods. We all have them. Besides the common cravings for chocolate or potato chips, there are certain recipes we just yearn for, whether it’s grandma’s meatloaf, mom’s mac’n cheese, or that ubiquitous ’60’s green bean casserole. Traditionally, comfort foods are high in fat and not the healthiest of choices. But you can find comfort without tossing healthful eating out the window. It just takes a little tweaking of grandma's recipes.
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The Sunny Side Ups (and Downs) of Egg Substitutes
By Andrea Klausner, M.S., R.D.
Many people eat egg substitutes on the assumption they are better for you than whole eggs. True? Not necessarily. The American Heart Association no longer sets a limit on the number of eggs a healthy person can eat, as long as the total amount of dietary cholesterol averages no more than 300 milligrams a day (one egg contains 213 milligrams cholesterol).
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