Food and Nutrition

Surprising Benefits of Chocolate Your Delicious Health & Wellness Ally

Who doesn't love chocolate? It's smooth and creamy and undeniably one of life’s simple pleasures. But for some, chocolate is more than a tasty treat—it's a health and wellness aid...

07/04/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

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4 Delicious, Healthy Baked Donut Recipe Hacks

Yes, you read that right—healthy donuts! Sound too good to be true? No way. The key to staying healthy and happy isn’t depriving yourself of all the things you love....

06/10/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

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What's Poppin'? 7 Easy Recipes for Homemade Popcorn Seasoning

Who doesn’t love popcorn? From grabbing a bucket for movie night to cooking up a quick afternoon bite, popcorn is a convenient, low-calorie snack that’s great any time of day....

05/31/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

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5 Healthy, Easy Memorial Day Snack Ideas

Communities and families will soon gather together on Memorial Day in honor and remembrance of the brave men and women who fought for freedom and died while serving in the...

05/22/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

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20 Ways to Use Olive Oil Outside of the Kitchen

Did you know that olive oil offers many healthful benefits outside of the kitchen? Just like coconut oil, olive oil can be used in various capacities around the home, from...

05/12/20Swanson staff

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Your Essential Guide to Gluten-Free Flours

Adopting a gluten-free lifestyle doesn’t mean missing out on your favorite baked goods. It’s easier than ever to find gluten-free recipes for everything from bread and muffins to cookies and...

05/10/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

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Infused Water Recipes and Benefits

Flavor-infused water is making waves in a big way. In fact, water in general is a hit these days, with bottled water sales outpacing soda in the US for the...

05/03/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

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5 Beginner Tips for Going Gluten Free

If you are sensitive to gluten or you’ve decided to eliminate gluten from your diet for any other reason, it may seem like gluten is in almost everything at first....

04/30/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

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Vegan Baking: Easily Replace Eggs in Your Favorite Recipes

Being flexible is an invaluable trait to have. Whether you’re looking for food replacement hacks or healthier alternatives for sugar, it’s useful to have the ability to “go with the...

04/19/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food and Nutrition Recipes & DIY

Easy Homemade Nut Butter Recipes

Making your own nut butter is the perfect solution for surviving empty shelves at stores. And if shelter-in-place is killing your vibe, this may be a fun new DIY to...

04/08/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

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Everything You Need to Know About Plant-Based "Meat"

Food trends come and go but one, in particular, looks like it’s here to stay: plant-based meat substitutes. These trendy, new alternative meat options are food scientists’ latest attempt to...

09/26/19Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

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4 Must-Try Protein Powder Recipes

While developing our protein powders, we put a lot of effort into making sure they are truly delicious, and nothing like the chalky protein powders of the past. As a...

04/07/19Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

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