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Fruits and vegetables for a healthy microbiome

Coloring for a Healthy Microbiome

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / October 3, 2022

Colorful fruits and vegetables help you load up on important nutrients and antioxidants. And may also foster a more healthy microbiome.

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An older man and woman eating their 5 servings of fruits and vegetables

5 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / June 7, 2021

A study found that the long-standing public health message of “5 A Day”—5 servings of fruit and vegetables—is worth embracing.

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Strawberries which top the list of dirty dozen fruit

The Dirty Dozen Fruits and Vegetables

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / June 7, 2021

Strawberries lead the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen fruit that contain the highest levels of pesticides from crop spraying.

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Mental health habits

Three Pillars of Mental Health

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / May 10, 2021

Recent research findings identify these three healthy behaviors as predictive of good mental health and well-being among young adults.

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Beta-Carotene for Vitamin A

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / May 10, 2021

Beta-carotene is found in certain fruits and vegetables and our bodies can convert the beta-carotene we consume into vitamin A.

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Recommended Vegetable Intake for Teens

Recommended Vegetable Intake for Teens

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / April 5, 2021

According to an analysis by the CDC, only 2% of high school students in the U.S. are meeting the recommended vegetable intake.

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