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Should My Children Take Vitamins?

Should my child be taking a vitamin? As a pediatrician I’m asked this question frequently—and for good reason. The vitamin industry is now a multi-million dollar business with need-creating advertisements splashed all…

It’s Official: Processed Food is Bad For Your Heart

A recent study confirmed what we knew all along is true: that the increased consumption of ultra-processed foods correlates directly to bad cardiovascular health. Researchers at the US Centers for Disease Control…

Popular Recipes

Masala-Spiced Chickpeas and Cauliflower
Masala-Spiced Chickpeas and Cauliflower

Masala dishes like this one are popular in Northern India. In this recipe, chickpeas and cauliflower are simmered along with Indian spices like cumin and turmeric. Delicious over rice or scoop it up with naan.

Protein-Packed Quinoa Salad
Protein-Packed Quinoa Salad

This earthy, nutty flavored, grain-like seed makes a great rice substitute. It’s gluten-free, packed with protein, and delicious!

Life and Health tip:  Remember that grains in your salad still count as carbohydrate servings. To bulk up this meal, could add extra beans and serve with carrot sticks and fresh fruit.

Tofu “Cottage Cheese” Spread
Tofu “Cottage Cheese” Spread

This tofu spread goes great wherever you would use cream cheese or sour cream as a spread or topping.

Macaroni and Cheese

With this recipe, macaroni and cheese can be not only healthy, but delicious! There will be no more need to use commonly available ultra-processed mac and cheese on the market because this version will delight both children and adults.

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