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Nutritional Tips for Cancer Patients

Guest post by Complementary Medicine Advocate, Jillian McKee. Regardless if you have been recently diagnosed with cancer, are undergoing treatment, or are in remission, nutrition is of utmost impo...

Special Time Spent with Dad

To celebrate Father's Day, we asked our fans to share special ways they've spent the day with Dad. Stories can be from past or present. We received many responses, the best of which we wanted to s...

Spinach Artichoke Dip Makeover

Here is a healthier version of one of my favorites – Spinach Artichoke Dip. This recipe cuts down on the cheese but keeps the creamy taste by using white beans. (And you get some added protein from...

Gluten Free Coconut Chocolate Bars

Guest post by Marnely Rodriquez-Murray, author of the blog, Cooking with Books. These are great energy bars, as well as an extra side to your breakfast! Frost them with your favorite nut butter an...

Food for Thought

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The March 2012 National Nutrition Month theme is "Ge...

Green Smoothie Recipe

To celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, we’ve “gone green” and created this festive and nutritious Holiday drink. Green smoothies provide the opportunity to mix leafy greens with fruit to create a delici...

Charity of the Month for April 2012 – Susan G Komen

EatSmart fans will select each Charity of the Month in 2012. Fans will submit short stories about the charity’s mission and why it’s meaningful to them. We began our Charity of the Month donations ...

Cashew Crusted Salmon

Guest post by Julie Fagan, author of the blog Peanut Butter Fingers. Ingredients (Serves 2) 3/4 lb. salmon filet 1/3 c. raw cashews 1/3 c. parmesan cheese 1 tsp. basil 3/4 tbsp. olive oil Directi...

Vegetarian Spicy Rice-Bean Dish

Guest post by Mary Balandiat, owner of Nuts 4 Stuff Blog. Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1-1/2 cups finely sliced cabbage 1 hot Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper 3/4 cup cooked dry pinto beans 2...

Gluten Free Recipe: Grilled Swordfish and Mango Salsa

Guest Post by Jenny Manseau, Culinary Arts/Culinary Nutrition student and author of the blog Creative Cooking Gluten Free. Grilled Swordfish Ingredients: 3/4 – 1 Pound of Swordfish Fillet – cu...

Gluten Free Recipe: Berry Cornbread Muffins

Guest Post by Jenny Manseau, Culinary Arts/Culinary Nutrition student and author of the blog, Creative Cooking Gluten Free. Ingredients: 1 Cup Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour 1/2 Cup Corn Flour 3/4 ...

National Zucchini Bread Day

Did you know that April 25, 2012 is a day to CELEBRATE? Not only is it Administrative Professionals Day but also National Zucchini Bread Day! The primary ingredient in zucchini bread is of course, ...

How to Talk to Your Children About Nutrition

If your kids had a choice, when it comes time to grab a snack, would they pick ice cream or an apple? Ice cream, of course! That’s a pretty typical reaction for kids and adults alike, and there is ...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month – Are you aware of how many calories are in your drink?

Do you know that April is Alcohol Awareness Month? In 1987, the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence founded this national month to create awareness about the use of alcohol and the seri...

A-Tisket, A-Tasket - Build a Healthier Easter Basket

Spring is in the air and thoughts turn to egg hunts, family time and Easter baskets. My four sons are all grown up but after doing some reading on the adverse health effects from synthetic food dy...