(This announcement is being hosted on the Duke Integrative Medicine while updates are made to the Duke Diet and Fitness website). We’re writing to let you know that we are making some changes to our programs at the Duke Diet & Fitness Center to continue providing the best care possible to our clients. For many years we have had a residential-style program ...

By: The Duke Health & Well-Being Nutrition Team Spices, derived from intensely flavored flowers, fruits, seeds, roots, or bark, can transform the most basic of dishes. Add some kick to steamed green beans with ginger, liven up a grilled chicken with cinnamon, or blend turmeric into your next smoothie! The Duke Health and Well-Being Nutrition team created the Seven Ways ...

By: Duke Health and Well-Being Nutrition Team Make herbs the highlight of your next dish! Add fresh or dried savory leafy herbs to elevate the flavor and appeal of the most basic of dishes. Combine fresh basil with grilled vegetables, cilantro with mixed salad greens, or chives into a favorite dip. The Duke Health and Well-Being Nutrition team created the Seven ...

Herbs and Spices: What is the difference? Herbs Herbs are always the leaves of plants. Many herb plants are "herbaceous" (non-woody), and the stems are tender and flavorful, but some herbs have tough woody stems. We mostly use herbs for savory purposes in cooking, and when compared to spices, we tend to use them in larger quantities. Examples of herbs include rosemary, ...

By: Deborah Ballard, MD, MPH, Duke Integrative Medicine I have been a physician for over 30 years. I have known thousands of people as patients. Most patients who seek out an integrative medicine physician want advice on how to live a long, healthy life. Of course, I always talk about the basics of sleep, nutrition, physical activity, avoiding toxins, and stress ...