New things are being developed and discovered about the World's Healthiest Foods on an ongoing basis. We want to keep you up-to-date on the latest information of new things that can make it easier, more enjoyable and more practical for you to eat the healthy way.

That's why we have this section. This is where you can come to find an outline of all the updates and changes to the website, and learn exactly where to go to get more details about them.

So, if you're a regular user of this site and want to find out what's new each time you visit us, you can come here as a quick and easy first step.

Keeping The World's Healthiest Foods Content Current:

We have worked hard to create in the WHFoods a reliable, scientifically accurate resource for improving health through eating the World's Healthiest Foods. Part of maintaining the quality of our site is keeping the content current. Our staff of nutritionists, naturopathic physicians and health writers constantly reviews the nutrition research. We regularly update our databases so they reflect the most current scientific understanding. Updated This Month provides a list of all the content that was updated over the past month.

New features for the week:

Foods that are in Season. We are featuring foods that are in season because that is when they are the most flavorful and the most affordable. Our featured food this week: Baby Spinach.

The Recipe of the Week includes the featured food. We have developed many new recipes which have been tried and tested several times to enhance flavors to the utmost. The directions have also been edited to make them easier to follow. Try the Mediterranean Baby Spinach Salad, our featured Recipe of the Week.

The In-Home Cooking Demo introduces you to practical methods and techniques to help making cooking more healthy and enjoyable.

Ask George Your Questions provides personal answers by George Mateljan. Over 100 topics and questions are covered in our Q&A Library. This week George discusses: "Is propylene oxide allowed in the processing of organic almonds?"

The whfoods Kitchen brings you the newest in preparing and cooking. Tips for Preparing Spinach, this week.

Updated This Month:

Ask George Questions

• George Mateljan—Philanthropist and Expert in the World's Healthiest Foods Shows Us How to Eat Healthier (updated 2012-05-12)
• Is there a certain level of daily nut and seed consumption that you recommend? (updated 2012-05-10)
• More About Black Beans From Our Newsletter (updated 2012-04-24)
• More About Extra Virgin Olive Oil From Our Newsletter (updated 2012-05-14)
• More About Salmon From Our Newsletter (updated 2012-04-16)
• More About Shiitake Mushrooms From Our Newsletter (updated 2012-05-14)
• More About Strawberries From Our Newsletter (updated 2012-05-01)

• Flaxseeds (updated 2012-05-14)
• Salmon (updated 2012-04-16)

• Celery (updated 2012-04-16)

• 15-Minute Asian Tuna (updated 2012-05-08)
• 15-Minute Broiled Chicken Salad (updated 2012-05-08)
• Curried Mustard Greens & Garbanzo Beans with Sweet Potatoes (updated 2012-05-08)
• Figs, Walnuts and Spinach Salad (updated 2012-04-30)
• Grape and Melon Salad (updated 2012-05-04)
• Ground Lamb Salad (updated 2012-04-21)
• Healthy Sautéed Calf's Liver and Onions (updated 2012-05-07)
• Steamed Vegetable Medley (updated 2012-05-03)
• Tan Tan Noodles (updated 2012-04-30)
• Venetian Style Calf's Liver & Onions (updated 2012-05-07)
• Warm Spinach Salad with Tuna (updated 2012-05-08)

• Healthy Boiling Cooking Method (updated 2012-05-03)
• Healthy Quick Broil Cooking Method (updated 2012-05-03)
• Healthy Sauté Cooking Method (updated 2012-05-03)
• Healthy Steaming Cooking Method (updated 2012-05-03)
• Healthy Stovetop Searing Cooking Method (updated 2012-05-03)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Asparagus (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Avocados (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Beets (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Bell Peppers (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Black Beans (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Broccoli (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Brussels Sprouts (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Cabbage (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Carrots (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Cauliflower (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Collard Greens (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Corn (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Crimini Mushrooms (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Garbanzo Beans (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Garlic (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Green Beans (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Green Peas (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Kale (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Lamb (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Leeks (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Mustard Greens (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Onions (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Salmon (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Shiitake Mushrooms (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Soybeans (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Spinach (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Summer Squash (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Sweet Potatoes (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Swiss Chard (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Turkey (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Turnip Greens (updated 2012-04-26)
• The Healthiest Way of Cooking Winter Squash (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Asparagus (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Avocados (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Beets (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Bell Peppers (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Black Beans (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Blueberries (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Broccoli (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Brown Rice (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Brussels Sprouts (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Cabbage (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Carrots (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Cauliflower (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Celery (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Collard Greens (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Corn (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Cranberries (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Crimini Mushrooms (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Cucumbers (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Extra Virgin Olive Oil (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Flaxseeds (updated 2012-05-11)
• Tips for Preparing Garbanzo Beans (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Garlic (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Grapes (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Green Beans (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Green Peas (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Kale (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Lamb (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Leeks (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Olives (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Onions (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Salmon (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Sea Vegetables (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Shiitake Mushrooms (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Soybeans (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Spinach (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Strawberries (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Summer Squash (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Sweet Potatoes (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Swiss Chard (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips For Preparing Tempeh (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Tofu (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Tomatoes (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Turnip Greens (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Walnuts (updated 2012-04-26)
• Tips for Preparing Winter Squash (updated 2012-04-26)

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• Aliani M, Ryland D, and Pierce GN. . Effect of flax addition on the flavor profile of muffins and snack bars. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Caroprese M, Marzano A, Marino R et al. . Flaxseed supplementation improves fatty acid profile of cow milk. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Chahal N, McCrindle B, Manlhiot C et al. . aA 4-week randomized clinical trial of flaxseed supplementation in children with hypercholesterolemia. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Dodin S, Cunnane SC, Masse B et al. . Flaxseed on cardiovascular disease markers in healthy menopausal women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Faintuch J, Bortolotto LA, Marques PC et al. . Systemic inflammation and carotid diameter in obese patients: pilot comparative study with flaxseed powder and cassava powder. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Fukumitsu S, Aida K, Shimizu H et al. . Flaxseed lignan lowers blood cholesterol and decreases liver disease risk factors in moderately hypercholesterolemic men. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Hallund J, Ravn-Haren G, Bugel S et al. A Lignan Complex Isolated from Flaxseed Does Not Affect Plasma Lipid Concentrations or Antioxidant Capacity in Healthy Postmenopausal Women. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Hallund J, Tetens I, Bugel S et al. . The effect of a lignan complex isolated from flaxseed on inflammation markers in healthy postmenopausal women. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Ibrugger S, Kristensen M, Mikkelsen MS et al. . Flaxseed dietary fiber supplements for suppression of appetite and food intake. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Kristensen M, Jensen MG, Aarestrup J et al. . Flaxseed dietary fibers lower cholesterol and increase fecal fat excretion, but magnitude of effect depend on food type. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Landete JM. . Plant and mammalian lignans: A review of source, intake, metabolism, intestinal bacteria and health. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Leyva DR, Zahradka P, Ramjiawan B et al. . The effect of dietary flaxseed on improving symptoms of cardiovascular disease in patients with peripheral artery disease: Rationale and design of the FLAX-PAD randomized controlled trial. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Madhusudhan B. . Potential Benefits of Flaxseed in Health and Disease - A Perspective. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Morais D de C, Moraes EA, Dantas MI de S et al. . Heat Treatment and Thirty-Day Storage Period Do Not Affect the Stability of Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Brown Flaxseed (Linum Usitatissimum) Whole Flour. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Moriarty S. . Omega-3s from Whole-Food Flaxseed. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Nassu RT, Dugan MER, He ML et al. . The effects of feeding flaxseed to beef cows given forage based diets on fatty acids of longissimus thoracis muscle and backfat. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Oomah BD, Der TJ, and Godfrey DV. . Thermal characteristics of flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) proteins. Food (updated 2012-05-14)
• Patenaude A, Rodriguez-leyva D, Edel AL et al. . Bioavailability of [alpha]-linolenic acid from flaxseed diets as a function of the age of the subject. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Patterson RE. . Flaxseed and breast cancer: what should we tell our patients? (updated 2012-05-14)
• Perez-jimenez J, Neveu V, Vos F et al. . . Identification of the 100 richest dietary sources of polyphenols: an application of the Phenol-Explorer database. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Pruthi S, Thompson SL, Novotny PJ et al. . Pilot evaluation of flaxseed for the management of hot flashes. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Rodriguez-Leyva D, Bassett CMC, McCullough R et al. . The cardiovascular effects of flaxseed and its omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Sainvitu P, Nott K, Richard G et al. . Structure, properties and obtention routes of flaxseed lignan secoisolariciresinol: a review. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Simbalista RL, Sauerbronn AV, Aldrighi JM et al. . Consumption of a Flaxseed-Rich Food Is Not More Effective Than a Placebo in Alleviating the Climacteric Symptoms of Postmenopausal Women. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Smith VH and Jimmerson J. . Flaxseed. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Sturgeon SR, Volpe SL, Puleo E et al. . Dietary intervention of flaxseed: effect on serum levels of IGF-1, IGF-BP3, and C-peptide. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Tarpila S, Aro A, Salminen I et al. . The effect of flaxseed supplementation in processed foods on serum fatty acids and enterolactone. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Taylor CG, Noto AD, Stringer DM et al. . Dietary milled flaxseed and flaxseed oil improve N-3 fatty acid status and do not affect glycemic control in individuals with well-controlled type 2 diabetes. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Wu H, Pan A, Yu Z et al. . Lifestyle Counseling and Supplementation with Flaxseed or Walnuts Influence the Management of Metabolic Syndrome. (updated 2012-05-14)
• Young R and Ardith B. . Flaxseed supplementation improved insulin resistance in obese glucose intolerant people: a randomized crossover design. (updated 2012-05-14)

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