Category Archives: Nutrition

Eat a Mediterranean Diet to Age Well!

Posted on December 17, 2014 by karenplcdietitian

By Debbie Jeffery, RDN LD A study, published in the journal BMJ, suggests a Mediterranean diet may guard women against aging at the cellular level.  Women in the study who ate more Mediterranean foods, such as vegetables, fruit, nuts legumes, … Continue reading →

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Turkey & Greens Wrap

Posted on November 26, 2014 by karenplcdietitian

Use your Thanksgiving leftovers in a healthy way with this recipe! Serves 2 Ingredients: ½ avocado, mashed 2 tsp. dijon mustard 2 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas 2 cups spinach leaves (rinsed & dried) 4 slices of turkey breast (about … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 26, 2014 by karenplcdietitian

Happy Thanksgiving from Princeton Longevity Center!  As you probably realize, if we’re not careful, holidays like Thanksgiving can wreak havoc on our waistlines and can throw us off track with weight-loss/weight control efforts. Keep the commitment you’ve made to yourself, … Continue reading →

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You can’t beat a beet!

Posted on October 28, 2014 by karenplcdietitian

by Staci O’Connor MS, RD, CLC, CDN The white beet was developed in the 18th century and the colonists brought the red and sugar beets to America in the 19th century.  Beets are now commercially grown in 31 states, California being … Continue reading →

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High protein diets may lead to lower blood pressure

Posted on September 26, 2014 by karenplcdietitian

Adults who consume an average of 100 grams (g) of protein per day may be at a lower risk for developing high blood pressure (HBP). A recent study, published in the American Journal of Hypertension, by researchers from Boston University … Continue reading →

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Find Healthy Seafood with this New Guide

Posted on September 24, 2014 by karenplcdietitian

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released a Consumer Guide to Seafood with a Seafood Calculator that you can use to get a custom seafood list/recommendations based on your age, weight, and more! This guide is useful, but be sure … Continue reading →

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Add Black Rice to your Grocery List!

Posted on September 3, 2014 by karenplcdietitian

by Staci O’Connor, RD, CLC, CDN According to ancient Chinese legend, black rice was so rare, tasty and nutritious that only the emperors were allowed to eat it and now you can find it in a grocery store near you. … Continue reading →

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Avocado News

Posted on July 24, 2014 by karenplcdietitian

A study conducted by The Ohio State University (published in the June 2014 edition of The Journal of Nutrition) found that combining certain foods with avocado can enhance the absorption of certain nutrients. This research investigated if fresh avocado, when … Continue reading →

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Edamame & Carrot Salad – A Flavorful, Healthy Picnic Side Dish

Posted on June 24, 2014 by karenplcdietitian

This vegetarian, gluten free recipe is tasty, easy to prepare and packed full of nutrients. Edamame, boiled green soybeans, are high in fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. A half-cup serving provides about 10% of the Daily Value for 2 key … Continue reading →

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BBQ Basics for Weight Management

Posted on June 18, 2014 by karenplcdietitian

By Debbie Jeffery, RDN LD Summer is BBQ time! But if you’re trying to lose weight, a buffet table filled with typical picnic foods can be tempting and the calorie count can easily get out of hand. However, following the … Continue reading →

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