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Healthy Eating at Restaurants Has a Whole New Look

January 18, 2018By Anita Jones-Mueller, MPH, and Sara Lucero There’s a new trend in healthy eating and restaurant dining, and it is leaving behind restriction and deprivation in favor of savoring great meals at restaurants that support a healthy lifestyle. Once upon a time, Americans ate at restaurants without considering nutrition or health, but now …

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Are Purple Carrots Healthier? Nutrition, Benefits, and Uses

Carrots are tasty vegetables that come in a variety of colors. Purple carrots are especially eye-catching and provide unique health benefits specific to purple fruits and vegetables. Courtesy of Healthline All types of carrots are highly nutritious, but purple carrots are especially rich in powerful antioxidants known to fight inflammation and benefit certain health conditions. …

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