Healthy Eating

Childhood obesity rates are falling, CDC study finds

Obesity rates falling among preschool age children

A grilled vegetable recipe even picky carnivores are likely to enjoy

grilled squash recipe

This blogger reminds us that trendy labels on foods don't mean they are healthier

misleading healthy food

Guardrails: The secret sauce of sustainability

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First look: Philly's first brick-and-mortar keto bakery

Carroll - Dessert Crazy KETO Bakery

Surprising study finds red and white meat to be equally bad for cholesterol

meat cholesterol health

What’s the best type of milk for gut health?

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This new better-for-you cereal comes in all of the classic flavors

magic spoon healthy cereal

This is the 'Goldilocks' amount of blueberries to eat daily for improved heart health

blueberries heart health

A protein-rich twist on this veggie-based BBQ side dish

protein-rich coleslaw recipe

Low whole grain, dairy consumption may increase cancer risk

Whole Grain Bread

Pizza is healthier to eat for breakfast than cereal, nutritionist says

0523_pizza breakfast

Father’s Day is approaching: Seize the moment with some (tough) love

Children's Health

Too many kids in the U.S. are missing out on this healthy source of protein

american kids not eating seafood

Study is the first to find processed foods can lead to overeating, weight gain

processed food weight gain

These low-carb tortillas are made with a vegetable you probably haven't heard of

low-carb jicama tortillas

The difference between 'grass-fed' and 'grained' beef

Beef Meat 05152019

Replacing some carbs with avocado might promote weight loss, study finds

Avocado on cutting board

Food safety: Be on the lookout for these red flags when eating out

restaurant food safety red flags

Repetition is key to establishing healthy eating habits among children

Healthy Food

The most valuable players in men’s health are ... women

This is exactly how much protein runners should be eating

Carroll - People Running and Exercising as Cherry Blossom Trees

Here's what you should know about the pegan diet

pegan diet

More than two in five college students were food insecure in 2018, Temple research finds

fork, knife and plates for dinner

Dunkin' debuts two new healthy breakfast bowls

dunkin healthy breakfast bowls

Pili nuts are a nutrient-rich and low-carb snack option

pili nut health benefits

Better testing has led to higher rates of food poisoning

Raw Chicken Food Poisoning

You'll never believe what the newest trending dairy-free milk is made with

banana almond milk

Healthy eating campaign aimed at millennials and generation Z

have a plant campaign

The keys to getting in shape for men in their 30s and 40s

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New cholesterol study may lead you to ask: Pass the eggs, or pass on the eggs?

Fried Eggs Skillet 04172019

Pre-cut melon in multi-state recall due to salmonella outbreak

melon recall salmonella

No, drinking kombucha doesn't 'speed up' your metabolism, experts agree

kombucha metabolism connection

Can changing the microbiome reverse lactose intolerance?

Chocolate Milkshake 04122019

Should you pick or pass on bulletproof coffee?

bulletproof coffee health benefits

Quarter-million people went vegan at start of 2019, survey finds

Carroll - Erin Morrissey

Intuitive eating: a 'diet' that actually makes sense

Healthy Meal Sensible Eating 04092019

Lactose-free (and dairy-full!) ice cream is the brainchild of two Villanova grads

lactose-free dairy ice cream

Here's the scoop on fasted cardio, weightlifting and workouts

intermittent fasting workouts

Good news: Potatoes are actually a registered dietitian-backed vegetable

potato nutrition carbs

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Number of people living on Philly streets plummets in annual report

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