According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), processed foods are defined as “any raw agricultural commodity that has been subject to washing, cleaning, milling, cutting, chopping, heating, pasteurizing, blanching, cooking, canning, freezing, drying, dehydrating, mixing, packaging or other… read more
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National Cereal Day: Choosing a Healthy Cereal
When it comes to busy mornings, nothing is quicker and easier than having a bowl of cereal. A stroll down the cereal aisle suggests that there are many healthy cereal options. Unfortunately, labels are highly misleading—breakfast cereals can be highly… read more
Is My Salad Really Healthy?
So you started your new healthy eating regime and decided to go with a salad instead of that burger you were craving. Congrats! You picked the healthier option, and that’s a great start. But when it comes down to it,… read more