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Sage

Wise Old Sage By Fiona Breslin Stories of the healing power of sage are centuries old. Mediterranean cultures used the herb to help treat liver ailments and poor circulation, with...

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What Does a “Healthy Diet” Mean?

The word diet has taken on many meanings throughout the decades. The word itself has been twisted into many different meanings, and now when people see or read...

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All about Mustard

It could be argued that a dab of mustard can make anything taste better, in fact in one form or another, mustard is eaten the world over from...

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Greens & The Immunosuppressed Diet

I just read that leafy greens are a cause of a lot of food-borne illnesses, but I also know they are supposed to be really good for you....

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Broccoli

Broccoli, a member of the roasting, steaming. The stems can be cooked using similar methods, but the stem will need to be peeled to remove its woody,...

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The Many Benefits of Radishes

Radishes, crisp and unexpectedly spicy, are part of the cruciferous family, which is widely acclaimed for its anti-cancer properties. Radishes in particular are a great source of vitamins...

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Brassica Vegetables

Brassicas, or cruciferous vegetables, may sound like a word from the prehistoric era, but it’s actually just the large family of vegetables that includes arugula, bok choy, broccoli,...

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Cook for Your Life Fights Against Breast Cancer

I am a breast cancer survivor! Increasing survival rates and preventing recurrence of this devastating disease is a cause that is very close to my heart, and to...

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How to Demystify Studies on Food and Cancer

How many times do you read an article about a study that concerns food and cancer? And how many times does the information contradict the last study you...

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Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts may be the bane of some children’s dining experience, but like all Brussels Sprout Pasta or...

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Barley

Back-to-Basics Barley By Fiona Breslin Barley, perhaps best known as an essential ingredient for making beer, actually plays a wide variety of culinary roles. It’s a cereal grain similar to...

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How To Reduce Your Cancer Risk

According to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), certain lifestyle factors can adversely affect cancer risk for many of the most common cancers that affect men, including...