Food and Nutrition

food items, recipes, and comments on nutritional values

Alcohol and Dementia – Connected?

How Does Alcohol Increase Dementia Risk? Moderation, not deprivation, may be best for adults when it comes to this beverage. Alcohol consumption can increase the risk of dementia by negatively affecting brain function, increasing inflammation, and altering the gut microbiome. According to nutrition expert Dustin Moore, Ph.D., RDN, alcohol is a biochemical toxin that crosses

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Root Vegetable Soup

Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Serves: 8 This silky, smooth roasted vegetable soup calls on the heroes of the root cellar—namely sweet potatoes, rutabagas, and parsnips. The vegetables impart a lovely orange color that is bound to make the soup stand out on the dinner table. It’s vibrant earthy-sweet flavor, balanced by

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No Sugar Snacks

No Added Sugar Snacks We are all tempted by sweet snacks during the holidays and at other times during the year. What follows are some suggestions to quench your desire for a sweet snack with a healthier approach with less sugar.  Mixing food groups, colors and textures adds to the reason to give them a

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Salmon Wellington

  INGREDIENTS 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon salted or unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 5 ounces baby spinach 2 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature 1 salmon fillet (1½ pounds), skin and pin bones removed 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt Pepper 13-14 ounces store-bought puff pastry (thawed

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