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Topic: Nutrition

Decoding the Nutrition Facts Label

Nutrition

Decoding the Nutrition Facts Label

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on May 11, 2026

Reading the Nutrition Facts label is one of the best ways to make healthier choices. Learn its key components and what each section can tell you.

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Power Up Your Eating Plan With Essential Vitamins and Minerals

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Power Up Your Eating Plan With Essential Vitamins and Minerals

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on April 13, 2026

For optimal health, get your essential vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients by eating a variety of whole foods rather than relying on supplements.

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Enjoy This Sweet and Crunchy Orange, Avocado, and Spinach Salad

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Enjoy This Sweet and Crunchy Orange, Avocado, and Spinach Salad

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on March 9, 2026

Get ready for a new twist on your salad! This unique recipe blends savory with sweet and creamy with crunchy for a delightful flavor adventure.

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Find an Abundance of Calcium in Non-Dairy Foods

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Find an Abundance of Calcium in Non-Dairy Foods

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on February 23, 2026

For calcium, you most likely reach for the milk carton, right? That’s not a bad choice. Dairy foods are high in calcium, but they’re by no means the...

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Making Good Choices With Healthy Fats

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Making Good Choices With Healthy Fats

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on January 5, 2026

Healthy fats are polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fats. Eat plenty of these and go easy on saturated fats. 

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Nutritional Powerhouses: A Guide to Nuts and Seeds

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Nutritional Powerhouses: A Guide to Nuts and Seeds

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on November 3, 2025

Nuts and seeds may be tiny, but they pack a nutritious punch! Here’s a deeper look at the most common nutritional gems and how they can boost your...

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The Seasonal and Savory Warmth of Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Soup

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The Seasonal and Savory Warmth of Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Soup

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on October 6, 2025

Warm up your fall with this delicious sweet potato and butternut squash soup. Its creamy texture and golden hue will keep you coming back for more.

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Cook Once, Eat Thrice: 6 Easy Ideas for 3 Different Meals

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Cook Once, Eat Thrice: 6 Easy Ideas for 3 Different Meals

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on September 1, 2025

Get ready to cook less and savor more delicious dinners! Explore these easy dinner ideas you can whip up just once and enjoy as 3 unique meals.

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Add Flavor, Not Sodium: 5 Salt-Free Seasoning Ideas

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Add Flavor, Not Sodium: 5 Salt-Free Seasoning Ideas

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on August 11, 2025

The more salt you eat, the more you crave. Retrain your taste buds to enjoy new flavors with these salt-free seasoning ideas.

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How the Mediterranean Diet Can Fuel a Longer, Healthier Life

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How the Mediterranean Diet Can Fuel a Longer, Healthier Life

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on June 9, 2025

The Mediterranean diet is an eating plan inspired by the habits of those living in the region near the Mediterranean Sea. It may be key to a longer,...

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