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What to Do With Leftover Food? Create Makeover Meals

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

May 1, 2012

There's no need to waste leftover food when it can be turned into makeover meals

Leftover food must properly stored to prevent wasting it or getting food poisoning. Follow food storage rules so leftover food can be used for makeover meals.

CANCER | HEALTH

Feeding the Aging Mind: What Foods Keep Your Mind Sharp?

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

April 27, 2012

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What we eat can slow the processes of an aging mind

What you eat can slow the processes of an aging mind. Brain cells can regenerate to help keep brain sharp as we age.

CONSUMERISM | HEALTH

Why is the American Diet So Bad?

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

April 18, 2012

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The American diet has not improved with access to more food and nutrition information. People put taste before nutrition and health when making food decisions.

CONSUMERISM | HEALTH

Are Cheat Days a Helpful Diet Strategy?

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

April 6, 2012

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Following a diet to lose weight, improve health is difficult during Easter and Passover. Permission to cheat does not make it easier. Cheating can result in emotional sabotage.

CANCER | HEALTH

Can Diet Drinks Be Part of Healthy Diet?

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

March 30, 2012

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Study finds diet drinks can be consumed as part of a healthy diet. Eating a healthy diet is more important to lowering disease risk, with or without diet drinks.

CONSUMERISM | HEALTH

It's Frozen Food Month: Got Vegetables?

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

March 23, 2012

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One of the best values in the frozen food section of your grocery store is the v

March is Frozen Food Month, but frozen vegetables are a good value all year long. A wide assortment is in frozen food section of grocery store. They are as nutritious as fresh and lower in cost.

CARDIOVASCULAR | HEALTH

Considering a Laxative for Constipation?

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

March 16, 2012

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Some constipation is caused by medications and may require a laxative to get rel

Constipation is common in older adults. The use of multiple medications may be a cause. Diet and lifestyle changes may not provide relief. A laxative may be needed.

CONSUMERISM | HEALTH

It’s Time to Celebrate Potatoes

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

March 14, 2012

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Potatoes provide nutritional and culinary benefits worth celebrating all year ro

Potatoes are traditional part of St. Patrick’s Day celebration, but have nutritional and culinary benefits to keep them on the menu all year. Potatoes are suitable for every diet and cuisine.

CONSUMERISM | HEALTH

Want to Save Time and Money in the Supermarket?

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

February 21, 2012

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Supermarkets stock so many food items today it can be difficult to make all the decisions necessary while walking through the store. Preparation is needed to make the best food choices for your needs.

CONSUMERISM | HEALTH

Keeping Track of Food, Calories & Fitness Just Got Easier!

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

January 13, 2012

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Calories, nutrients in food, physical activity and more can all be tracked using

Calories, physical activity and health are easy to track with new online tool. Create personal profile and set goals to get tracking reports, support and tips.