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Nutrition (55 posts)

Learn about the Pritikin Eating Plan and practical ways to apply the guidelines.

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How to Eat a More Plant-Based Diet, Boost Fiber, and Feed a Healthy Gut

If anyone has been paying attention to supermarket shelves, Instagram, media articles, and restaurant menus, plant-based eating is trending. As I discussed with a friend who follows a vegan diet, it’s easier than it has ever been to find vegan and vegetarian foods to buy. One could say it
• 4 min read
5 Ways to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

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5 Ways to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

The science of nutrition is constantly evolving, so our team of Registered Dietitians analyzed the most recent science around sweeteners. We then took this information to our Scientific Advisory Board

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Krazy for K: The Mighty Power of Vitamin K

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Krazy for K: The Mighty Power of Vitamin K

Let’s play a word game! What’s the first word or phrase that comes to mind when I “say”: “Vitamin C” --- citrus! 🍊 “Vitamin A” ---- carrots! 🥕🥕 “Vitamin D”

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Healthy Eating that Won’t Break the Bank

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Healthy Eating that Won’t Break the Bank

“Eating Healthy is too expensive!”“I would definitely eat healthier if I could afford it!”I’ve heard variations of both more often than I can count. If you’ve

• 3 min read
Pritikin Inspired: Mac-n-Cheese

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Pritikin Inspired: Mac-n-Cheese

Our onsite Registered Dietitians (RDs) teach cooking schools using Pritikin-perfect recipes and cooking methods. Pritikn Perfect dishes are made without any added salt, fat, or sugar. We work hard to

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DASHing Away from High Blood Pressure

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DASHing Away from High Blood Pressure

Like the low sodium DASH diet, the Pritikin Eating Plan offers blood pressure-lowering benefits well documented in peer-reviewed research.

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Adapting Holiday Recipes

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Adapting Holiday Recipes

Chef Chris here, with some heart-healthy tweaks that can revamp your favorite holiday recipes!

• 4 min read
Staying Focused While Looking Ahead

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Staying Focused While Looking Ahead

Stay on track this holiday season by prioritizing Pritikin’s three Pillars: Regular Exercise, Heart-Healthy Nutrition, and a Healthy Mind-Set.

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Set Yourself Up For Success

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Set Yourself Up For Success

How to Control Your Environment So Your Environment Doesn’t Control You

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Plant-Based Burgers: Proceed with Caution

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Plant-Based Burgers: Proceed with Caution

Consumers are seeking healthier food options and manufacturers are responding. Plant-based burgers are a booming category meeting this demand. What once was a niche market plant-based burger options are now

• 4 min read
Summer Cookouts: a Celebration or Calamity

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Summer Cookouts: a Celebration or Calamity

Who doesn’t love a good summer cookout? As the season is winding down, many of us will use the long weekend ahead to enjoy one last summer cookout. On

• 5 min read
Exploring Norway’s Salmon Farms

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Exploring Norway’s Salmon Farms

Wild. This one word has guided my choices in the seafood department. Wild caught fish conjures up images of fish flourishing in their natural habitat of churning water and fishermen

• 3 min read
Building a Better Salad

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Building a Better Salad

During hot summer months when the only thing you’re craving is something cool and refreshing, it’s easy to reach for a plain old salad. Salads can be healthy

• 3 min read
Smoothies Are Popular, But Are They Healthy and Good for Weight Loss?

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Smoothies Are Popular, But Are They Healthy and Good for Weight Loss?

Smoothie shops are popping up everywhere – shopping centers, airports, fitness clubs, and wellness spas. Their target consumer is one that subscribes to a healthy lifestyle and is looking for a

• 3 min read
The Beauty of Spice Blends

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The Beauty of Spice Blends

After cardiac rehab, Pritikin ICR patients know how to navigate grocery aisles and restaurant menus with confidence as well as cook tasty low-sodium heart-healthy meals they can enjoy with friends

• 4 min read
A Lesson in Making Lemonade

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A Lesson in Making Lemonade

when life gives you lemons…

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The Pritikin Lifestyle: Making Earth Day Every Day

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The Pritikin Lifestyle: Making Earth Day Every Day

Adopting the Pritikin lifestyle requires a shift in the way you eat, move, and engage with the world around you. What you may not realize is that the Pritikin lifestyle

• 2 min read
How to Reduce Food Waste and Preserve Your Budget

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How to Reduce Food Waste and Preserve Your Budget

Have you ever found a container of spinach or leftovers in your fridge that had to be thrown out? Maybe a display at the grocery store convinced you to pick

• 4 min read
To B or Not to B – Supplement that is…

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To B or Not to B – Supplement that is…

“Food first” is my mantra when it comes to getting the vitamins and minerals needed for optimal health. Vitamins and minerals in pill or powder form diminish the power that’

• 3 min read
Free to Make it Your Own: Adapting Recipes to Meet your Health Goals

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Free to Make it Your Own: Adapting Recipes to Meet your Health Goals

Have you ever been inspired to try out a recipe you found online? I certainly have been! Oftentimes, the recipes I spot online aren’t as healthy as I’d

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Turning Over a New Leaf: Getting Creative for National Nutrition Month

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Turning Over a New Leaf: Getting Creative for National Nutrition Month

With everything springing to life (pun intended 😉), it’s the perfect time to shake up your eating habits!

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Decrypting Bioengineered Food

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Decrypting Bioengineered Food

Regardless, if a food contains GMO or BE ingredients, selecting foods close to nature ensures our best chance for superior health and longevity.

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Missing Summer? Liven up your winter meals with fruit!

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Missing Summer? Liven up your winter meals with fruit!

I love making hearty soups and stews and roasting chicken with vegetables to keep warm in the wintertime. But after a holiday season and a month or two of cold

• 2 min read
Vitamin D: Are you getting enough?

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Vitamin D: Are you getting enough?

Vitamin D is an essential fat-soluble vitamin which means it’s crucial for our survival.  It is absorbed with the fats from the food we eat, and is then stored

• 3 min read
'Tis the Season: 7 Tips to Enjoy a Healthy Holiday Season

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'Tis the Season: 7 Tips to Enjoy a Healthy Holiday Season

While the weather is getting cooler, the holiday party season is just heating up! I look forward to gathering with loved ones during the holidays. There’s nothing quite like

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