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Can you afford the USDA's recommended daily allowance of fruits and vegetables?  In other words, how easy is it to purchase the needed produce to meet those dietary guidelines?  USDA economic researcher Hayden Stewart said it's surprisingly affordable!   ...

Higher-protein diets are becoming more and more popular as people seek new ways to achieve weight loss.  Dr. Holly Wyatt, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado and co-author of State of Slim, notes that a new checkoff-funded study, known as Beef WISE indicates that  lean beef can be as effective as other proteins for weight loss potential.   “...

The use and popularity of plant-based foods is increasing, but that doesn’t mean a change in course for the world population.  A recent survey by the restaurant food delivery service GrubHub reported that vegan orders have increased in popularity by 19% this year.  However, the ...

According to new clinical trials from Purdue University, consuming red meat in amounts above what is typically recommended does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as blood pressure and blood cholesterol.     While during the last 20 years, there have been recommendations to eat less red meat as part of a healthier diet…red meat can be incorporated into a healthier diet