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Sweet Potatoes vs. Yams vs. White Potatoes

Originally Published On The Nutrition Watchdog Some people call them “yams” and others call them “sweet potatoes”. Is there a difference? And how …

Originally Published On The Nutrition Watchdog I may be giving away my age, but when I grew up, Popeye was a popular cartoon hero, and he ate …

Originally Published On The Nutrition Watchdog Conventional mindset has always been that drinking pure fruit juice is healthy. We purchase fruit …

The Paleo diet is popular these days, but few people know what it is or why it works. Here are the basics. While lots of people are interested in …

Bored with almonds and walnuts? Pili nuts are about to break your routine in the best possible way! If you’re on the keto diet, there’s no better …

A true Paleo diet centers around fresh foods, but sometimes you need something a little extra. Here’s how to find a Paleo protein powder that …

Whether you know it as coconut butter or coconut manna, this creamy spread is delicious on everything from dark chocolate to spicy curry. Just when …

Not all processed foods are created equal. Here are the four defined levels of processed foods, ranked from best to worst. Not all processed food …

Bringing a whole new meaning to date night. Dried dates are more than just another fruit or natural sweetener. They’re one of the oldest fruits …

Eat more of these nutrient-dense power foods to feed and nourish your thyroid. Thyroid problems are all too common in the U.S. In fact, about 20 …

People think of osteoporosis as something that affects you later in life, yet bone loss can start as early as your 30s. Few women are aware that …

You can find protein powders in the health section of nearly every supermarket - but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are “healthy”. In …