5 Healthy Ways to Use Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving dinner is one of our favorite meals of the year, but we always struggle with one thing – what on earth do we do with all those leftovers?! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

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5 Benefits of Apples

Fall is upon us! And, with fall comes delicious, fresh apples! Snacking on a fresh-picked apple, the smell of an apple pie in the oven – we sometimes forget their nutritional benefits. An apple a day really can keep the doctor away and we’re going to tell you why!

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Does Red Meat Cause Cancer?

We regularly hear that eating red meat causes cancer, but isn't meat a good source of protein and micronutrients? There are a few studies that, while not in total agreement, are well accepted by the overall community as being plausible, if not probable about meat's relation to cancer.

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Do I Eat it if I Can’t Pronounce It?

We are told that steering clear of scary-sounding ingredients is a simple, healthy way to avoid potentially toxic chemicals. But it’s important now more than ever to understand how food can affect us, because myths like this bolster unneeded fear during an anxious time.

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A Virtual Happy Hour with Vegan Wine

With social distancing, we're not at the mercy of a small wine list at a local pub. So should we start our virtual happy hour with something vegan? But aren't grapes an inherently vegan product? Animal products have a role in wine production, and vegan consumers should be aware.

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Boosting Your Health with Mushrooms

Boost your immune system during COVID-19 with your diet. Mushrooms can strengthen your immunity, while also improving brain health and inhibiting cancer growth.

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Coffee: Uniting Our Worlds

Our morning brew is so much more than just another beverage! Each cup connects us with farmers in the rainforests and mountains, highlighting the importance of sustainable farming. To bring our cup of joe to life, we introduce sustainability-rated Colombian coffee producer, Finca El Ocaso.

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'Tis the Season for Sugar

As the holidays approach, sweets are everywhere! Most of us consume two to three times more sugar than we should. Further compounding the problem are foods with hidden sugars. So what does this excess sugar mean for our health?

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Superfoods: Super Healthy or Super Hype?

Blueberries, kale, and chia seeds are examples of "superfoods" -- magical foods believed to make us instantly healthier and stronger while getting rid of toxins. But can superfoods actually deliver? Or are we just being fooled?

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Comparing Traditional & Alternative Burgers

Plant-based burgers are popping up everywhere! And while we've heard about their positive impact on our planet, what about the nutritional value? What are the differences between alt meat, beef, and veggie burgers?

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Manuka Honey: Life Changer or Money Waster?

Manuka honey’s antibacterial properties are said to help cure everything from wounds to tooth decay and even infections from cystic fibrosis. Can this supposed superfood really provide relief from these ailments?

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Don’t Be Fooled by Food Labels

There are so many food labels today: Organic, Grassfed, No Hormones or Antibiotics added, Non-GMO, Certified Humane…the list goes on. D2D's here to help you understand them and to know when you’re being fooled!

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Pet Food for Thought

The FDA recently stated that several specialty dog food formulations have led to canine heart disease. With so many food choices today, what should we feed our pets?

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GMOs are Confusing: A Recipe for Understanding

Consumers continue to be confused about GMOs. What if we told you that enhancing your banana bread recipe with additional nutrients is similar in concept to adding a gene to a plant?

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#CeleryJuice: Based on Facts or Followers?

What is the deal with celery juice? How did it become a viral sensation overnight? Is its rapid gain in popularity attributed to any scientific research, or is this an example of society's demand for quick fixes and social acceptance?

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Bud Light - Foul Play!

Wielding corn syrup as the knife to cut down the competition confused and misled consumers by engaging in a fear-based marketing ploy.

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Healthy Sugar? The Sweet Taste of Tagatose

Sugar can be addictive and bad for your health. What if there was a healthier option?

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You Are What You Eat!

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Should I Go Gluten Free?

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The (Potential) Power of CBD

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Is Salt Worth its Salt?

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Frozen Fruits & Veggies: Is Fresh Always Best?

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Is Honey Healthier than Sugar?

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Is Cold-Pressed Juice Healthier than a Smoothie?

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Juice Press's Misleading Marketing on Conventional Farming

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How Much Protein Should You Eat a Day?

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A Stop Sign for Obesity?

Diet, Food Ingredients, Food Regulations and Policy, Health

Milk and "Milk" Alternatives: Which one is right for you?

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Coffee: Friend or Foe?

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Toxins and Toxicants - how much is too much?

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Are Insects the Future of Food?

Diet, Food Ingredients, Food Technology, Health

Stonyfield's Marketing Misstep

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Are There Hormones in Milk?

Animal Welfare and Health, Diet, Food Ingredients, Food Production, Health

What is an Artificial Sweetener?

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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with No Added Sugar

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Why Is Sugar Bad For You?

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It’s the Merriest Time of Year (for calories!)

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Nix The Toxins!

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What is Clean Eating?

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The Ketogenic Diet: Fueling the Body with Fat

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Agave: Too Good to be True

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Kefir, Kombucha, and Sauerkraut…Oh My!

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Crazy for Kombucha

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Ancient Spice Gets New Reputation

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Greek Yogurt: Wasting a-Whey

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Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

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How is Salt Made?

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Got Milk?

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Is Protein Powder Healthy?

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What's With Alkaline Water?

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Seasons Change...Your Produce Should Too!

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Let’s go to the MED!

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What are Antioxidants?

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Is a Plant-Based Diet Better for You?

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NYT: Reporting Based on Science?

Agricultural Technology, Food Ingredients, Food Production, Food Safety

CocoNUTs!

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A "New" Burger

Food Ingredients, Food Technology, Future of Food

Crazy for Cocoa

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What's the Catch?

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A Sustainable Shrimp's Tail

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Does Activated Charcoal Detoxify?

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Insects: A New Protein Source

Diet, Food Ingredients, Food Technology, Future of Food, Health

Grass or Grain, Beef is Beef

Diet, Food Ingredients, Food Production, Health

Supplements: Natural or Synthetic?

Diet, Food Ingredients, Food Regulations and Policy, Health

The 5:2 Fasting Diet

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Understanding the Paleo Diet

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Investigating the “Natural” Label

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Should We Eat Wheat?

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Is Red Meat Carcinogenic

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