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Grapefruit

This sour citrus is brimming with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, but there’s also a darker side to the otherwise innocent ruby globe. Let’s start with some helpful information...

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Quality In The Kitchen

As many of us will begin this New Year with healthy eating resolutions, it might be a good time to rethink what we previously thought true about dieting...

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Get Your Five-A-Day the Easy Way

Keeping your kitchen stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables can feel daunting, especially when you first start incorporating them into your diet. Plus, the temptation and ease of...

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Onions

Smile through the tears. The power of these pungent bulbs to bring tears to your eyes upon first-chop may also be what supports your body’s immune system, and...

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Coconut Milk

If you’re in treatment, coconut flavored soups and stews can be comforting, tasty, and provide a dense source of energy to help get you through it. Coconut is...

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Greek Yogurt

Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt is actually “strained yogurt.” This means the whey protein is removed in the straining process, thickening its texture and leaving only casein protein. As a...

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Oats

For being one of the planet’s most common grains, oats offer some exceptional nutrition. But not all oats are equal. Steel-cut and whole grain rolled oats are lean...

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New Year’s Resolutions: 2022

It’s that time of year again. A new year and those New Year’s Resolutions. People love them or hate them, but they just can’t seem to stay away...

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Persimmons

Among persimmons, the Fuyu variety has been most heavily researched for its nutritional compounds, and the findings show that this autumn gem is a great addition to a...

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Chicken

Chicken is one of this country’s most popular sources of protein. Lean and adaptable, the ubiquitous bird is generally easy to cook, and provides B vitamins and selenium....

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Chestnuts

In season from October through late December, delicious chestnuts are a holiday classic, with songs written about them to boot. With more fiber than other nut varieties, chestnuts...

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Mussels

A Strong Choice By Ann Ogden Mussels are loaded with good nutrition for very few calories. They are usually restaurant food, which is a shame, not just because they so...