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Herbs & Spices
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Using herbs and spices in cooking can reduce sodium and enhance flavor!
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Potassium: The Essential Nutrient
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Potassium is an essential nutrient that is naturally present in many foods and
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Super Foods
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The term “superfood” refers to foods that offer maximum nutritional benefits for minimal
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Benefits of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a nutrient your body needs to form blood
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Calculating Added Sugar
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Calculating the Added Sugars Limit for Breakfast Cereals in the Child and Adult
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Sodium in Children’s Diets

Sodium is an essential nutrient required for maintaining proper blood pressure in our bodies. Most of the sodium we eat comes in the
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Plant-Based Diets

A plant-based diet is a diet consisting of mainly plant foods such as beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, grains, fruits and vegetables. Many plant-based
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Protect Your Family from the Effects of Lead

Good nutrition is one way to protect your family. Lead is a metal that our bodies don’t need. Too much lead in our
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega 3 Fatty Acids (or omega-3s) are a type of unsaturated fat and are considered essential nutrients. Omega-3s are important for all the
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Carb Counting Basics

Carbohydrates (“carbs”) are a macronutrient, providing the body with a large amount of nutrients it needs. Once eaten, carbs are converted into glucose,
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