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Turns out, it’s just as much of a mystery. A new study by Oceana checked 119 seafood samples from popular California sushi venues, grocery stores, and restaurants. More than half of the fish—55%—were mislabeled. For example, every claim to “snapper” was fraudulent; at sushi venues, all of the snapper was either tilapia, rockfish, or seabream. And the substitutions were sometimes even dangerous. White tuna, or ono, was replaced 62% of the time with escolar, a snake mackerel banned in Italy and Japan that contains a diarrhea-causing toxin....

The term FODMAP, which has been increasingly tossed around in the context of a “low-FODMAP diet,” is an acronym for fermentable oligo-di-monosaccharides and polyols. In simpler terms, FODMAPs are a group of carbs found in snacks and foods like fruits, honey, dairy, onions, wheat, legumes, and sugar alcohols. Because they aren’t easily digested, FODMAPs are fermented by gut bacteria, which can cause bacterial overgrowth and water imbalances that may lead to gas, bloating, cramps, diarrhea, and constipation....

Hit the bottle. The water bottle, that is. Being mildly dehydrated can make your mood, energy levels, and ability to think clearly plummet—especially if you’re a woman, according to a recent study in The Journal of Nutrition. Your urine is a good way to gauge your hydration level: The darker it is, the more likely you’re dehydrated. Move in slow-mo. Over the next five minutes, slow completely down. Make your movements deliberate while focusing your attention on being present in the moment—whether it’s feeling the warm suds on your skin while washing dishes or savoring the coffee you’re sipping....

meal, but there’s just something about beans that really amps up my satisfaction level. That’s why I was happy to discover from Kiki of , an official Meatless Monday blog. Kiki uses - giant Greek beans, but also suggests using large lima beans if you don’t have available. I also love that this recipe is perfect for either a potluck picnic dish or a simple springtime weeknight meal. Now if only tomato season would hurry up and arrive so I could enjoy the very meal in Kiki’s picture!...

For years, doctors, patients, and scientists have debated the benefit of two popular supplements—glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate—often used to manage pain and bone loss related to arthritis. While most research efforts have produced muddled results, a new 2-year study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases reveals some significant reductions in cartilage loss among knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients who take the supplements. Researchers from the University of Montreal Hospital Research Center and the University of Maryland Medical Center followed 600 knee OA sufferers—roughly a third of whom took the two supplements—and conducted regular MRI measurements of cartilage loss....

I’ve always found cooking to be more enjoyable when I get everything ready in advance. This way I’m not constantly running back and forth between my pantry and kitchen cabinets. If you cook or bake regularly, I’m sure you’ve heard the term mise en place which means “everything in its place”. It truly helps even the most seasoned cook. After looking over my recipe, I gather all the tools I need and then proceed to measure out all the ingredients....

How? Successful changers seek out or stumble onto the right strategies. Weight loss, for instance, is challenging, but researchers have learned that regular weigh-ins increase the chances of success by more than 80%. And when you’re trying to get yourself up off the couch, having a plan B (like using an exercise DVD when rain dampens your enthusiasm for a power walk) makes you 20% more likely to become a habitual exerciser....

When it comes to working out to protect your health, it may matter more how intense the exercise is, not how long you do it, according to a new study in the BMJ Open. Brisk walking and jogging was shown to decrease the risk of developing metabolic syndrome among 10,000 study participants, but walking for an hour each day didn’t seem to have any impact on the risk. (Don’t think you can run?...

Today is World Diabetes Day. The illness strikes people around the globe, but it’s prevalence in the US is growing at super-scary rates: An estimated 8% of American adults now have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. The National Institutes of Health recommends that everyone over the age of 45 gets tested for diabetes, but you can assess your risk now (and really, what better day to do it than on World Diabetes Day?...

Bond over breakfast Many studies show that breakfast eaters are less likely to be overweight than those who skip their morning meal. Set aside 15 minutes to eat together before you head out the door. Avoid snacking together Just because one of you is a snacker doesn’t mean you both have to be. Stop and consider whether you’re actually hungry or just “eating with company” before digging in, and encourage him to do the same (keep in mind that men generally require more calories per day than women)....

More from Prevention: How Nutritionists Eat Fast Food[sidebar]The bottom line: If you have diabetes, you can learn to rescue restaurant meals (and trust me, you’ll have to). The happy truth is that you can dine out anywhere if you become an educated foodie. This isn’t hard to do. This practical guide will help you evade the traps, make smart choices, and enjoy a tasty, healthy restaurant meal anytime, anywhere.Rescue Your Fast-Food MealIt’s possible to eat healthfully at fast-food restaurants, even if you have diabetes....

While homemade popcorn is high in fiber and antioxidants, when it comes to the microwaveable stuff, popcorn loses its nutritional virtue pretty fast. First, they’re frequently full of shelf-stable trans fats—and even if a label says there are none, manufacturers are allowed to add up to a half gram of trans fat per serving without disclosing it in the nutrition facts (look for “partially hydrogenated” oils in the ingredient list to know for sure)....

washed and trimmed fresh green beans (produce section) frozen corn kernels (frozen foods aisle) skinless salmon fillets (fish counter) shredded Parmesan cheese (cheese or dairy case) Heat oven to 450°F. Empty a 12-ounce bag of fresh green beans onto a rimmed baking sheet sprayed with oil. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, toss, and spread out on pan. Roast until browned in spots, about 10 minutes. Add 2 cups corn, mix with beans, and push to one end of pan....

Cauliflower Steaks PREP TIME: 5 minutes / TOTAL TIME: 30 minutesSERVINGS: 4 1 lg head cauliflower (about 3 lb), rinsed 2–3 Tbsp olive oilKosher salt and ground black pepper HEAT oven to 400°F. Line sheet pan with aluminum foil. 2. REMOVE tough outer leaves from cauliflower and discard. Leave core intact. Place cauliflower, base side down, on cutting board. Cut cauliflower head in half down the center using a sharp knife....

Sometimes you settle in to the role gradually (Mom is less independent), and other times the shift is practically instant (Mom had a stroke). Regardless of how you come to be a caregiver, most of us are pitched into the responsibility untrained and largely unprepared. But there is help. Remember high school English and the words of the English poet and clergyman John Donne: “No man [or woman] is an island”?...

Simply 7 Quinoa Chipssimply7snacks.com Crisps made from quinoa, not corn or rice flour, give you 8 to 9 g protein in 20 chips. ($3.50 per bag, ) Arctic Zero Chunky Pintsprotein (courtesy of whey)arcticzero.com This creamy frozen dessert has only 300 calories and 12 g each of and fiber per pint. ($4 to $5 per pint, ) MORE: 10 Best Meatless Protein Sources Moon Cheesemooncheesesnacks.com Turns out dehydrated cheese is delicious, with up to 5 g protein in 7 puffs....

Potassium: Potassium lowers blood pressure, so be sure to get as much of this as you can. To put it in perspective, a small banana, which is a rich source of potassium, has more than 400 mg. Protein: Many flavored yogurts have less than 7 grams of protein. But if you switch to plain Greek yogurt, you’ll get more than 15 grams of protein per serving. More from Prevention: Get Healthy Yogurt Recipes Calcium and vitamin D: Aim for to get at least 15% of cancer-fighting vitamin D and bone-boosting calcium in each serving....