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Are Croissants Healthy or Unhealthy?
By Micaella Jorge, Ph.D.
Most of us can agree that the buttery taste of a croissant that flakes off in your mouth is heavenly. You might also be w...
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Chocolate Croissant vs. Pain au Chocolat vs. Chocolatine
By Pilar Tackie-Codjoe, MS
What is a chocolate croissant? What are chocolate croissants made of?
A chocolate croissant, also known as a "pain a...
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Best Bread for Diabetics: Can You Eat Bread and Lose Weight?
By Rikki Hoffman, RDN, CDN
Our bodies break down carbohydrates into sugar molecules and then produce insulin to help digest those molecules. A dia...
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Best Bread for Weight Loss: Can You Eat Bread and Lose Weight?
By Rikki Hoffman, RDN, CDN
Weight loss is a very popular and oftentimes complicated goal. Any strategy for losing weight depends on a number of fa...
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What’s the Difference: Croissant vs. Brioche vs. Crescent Rolls vs. Danish vs. English Muffin?
By Lucy Yanckello, Ph.D.
Croissants, brioche, crescent rolls, danish, and English muffins are all popular options to enjoy for breakfast. When try...
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Margherita Pizza vs. Regular Cheese Pizza vs. Neapolitan vs. Marinara vs. Caprese Pizza
By Lucy Yanckello, Ph.D.
You would be hard pressed to find someone who does not enjoy a good slice of pizza. This cheesy bread topped with tomato ...
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Gnocchi vs. Pasta: Is Gnocchi a Healthy Alternative to Pasta?
By Lucy Yanckello, Ph.D.
Pasta is one of the most popular foods in the world. Many believe that the potato-based nuggets known as gnocchi fall und...
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Is Sourdough Rye Bread Healthy?
By Rikki Hoffman, RDN, CDN
If you’ve ever had a sandwich on rye bread, you know there’s nothing quite like its slightly nutty flavor. Fortunately,...
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Best Bread for Athletes: Should Athletes Eat Bread?
By Rikki Hoffman, RDN, CDN
Bread is an easy food to have around for a quick meal or snack. Some breads contain essential nutrients such as protein...
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What’s Better for You: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies or Chocolate Chip Cookies?
By Lucy Yanckello, Ph.D.
Most everyone loves the sometimes crunchy, often chewy treat known as the cookie. Everyone has a favorite, be it the clas...
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What’s Better: Biscuit vs. Scone vs. English Muffins vs. Cookies
By Lucy Yanckello, Ph.D.
When the word biscuit is brought up, most people think about Southern food and cooking. Light and fluffy biscuits, smothe...
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What’s the difference between Belgian waffles and regular waffles?
By Lucy Yanckello, Ph.D.
Waffles come in all types of shapes, sizes, textures, and thickness. If you are a waffle lover, you have probably heard o...
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