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Christmas foods around the world

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Christmas Foods Around the World

From lyrics in holiday songs to our own family traditions, it’s clear food plays a big role at Christmas! See which foods are most popular in different countries during Christmas celebrations.
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Feeding Your Body, Feeding Your Brain

Being healthy means taking care of your brain as well as your body. This is especially important as we age.
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New Holiday Traditions

Eat, drink and be merry with these simple home food safety tips that take an old habit and turn it into a new healthful tradition.
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Top Tips for Safe Stuffing

Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, a holiday meal doesn't seem complete without it. Not everyone agrees on the exact ingredients that go into the perfect stuffing. However, everyone does agree stuffing needs to be prepared safely so your holiday doesn't provide vivid stories of food poisoning.
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Holiday Food Safety: From Planning to Leftovers

This holiday season, keep food safety in mind every step of the way, including proper planning, safe shopping, mindful cooking and wrapping up leftovers on schedule.
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Cookie Rookie Pledge

As delicious as it might look, eating raw cookie dough could make you very sick. When handling raw cookie dough, keep these safety tips in mind.
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Set Smart Lifestyle Goals with the Help of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Registered dietitian nutritionists are committed to helping people enjoy healthy lives through food and nutrition. Here are a few ways, plus how to find an RDN in your area.
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What Makes a Healthful Drink of Water?

While turning on the tap for a cool drink of water is the ultimate convenience, water also is sold in glass and plastic bottles, as well as cans and boxes. Why are there so many types of bottled water? Which is the healthiest? And if tap water is best and least expensive, are the rest just a waste of money? Find out!


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What a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Can Do for You

When you need food and nutrition information based on evidence or want to know how a healthy diet can improve your health and help fight disease — rely on qualified professionals in the field of nutrition and dietetics!
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Thyroid Health 101: Understanding Diseases, Risk Factors and Nutrition

Keep your thyroid healthy by eating a variety of foods that include nutrients the thyroid needs to function. Discuss thyroid health at your annual physical exam and ask your physician if testing its function is needed. 
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8 Tips for Allergy-Free Holidays

While common food allergens lurk in many traditional dishes served at Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa, a little preparation and planning can help keep your family safe during the holiday season.
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Family Exercise Ideas for Every Season

The key to an active family is finding fun things to do in every season. Aim for a goal of 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for kids of moderate activity daily — no matter the weather!
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What Is the Low-FODMAP Diet

Originally developed to help manage the symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome, the low-FODMAP diet may not be appropriate for everyone. Learn more about this eating style.
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Have a Fun and Healthful Birthday Party

It's your child's birthday! Follow these tips to provide a fun and delicious party spread that also is healthful.
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Winter Foods for Kids

When the temperatures drop and the daylight hours are shorter, energy levels can take a big dip, right along with mood. These foods will help your kids stay healthy — and happy — this winter.
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Antioxidants: Protecting Healthy Cells

Antioxidants — such as vitamins C and E and carotenoids, which include beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein — help protect healthy cells from damage caused by free radicals.
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