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Shrimp

Fresh or frozen, the seafood section of your grocery store should not be ignored. One popular type of seafood is shrimp, it’s both cheap and easy to find....

Healthy Habits

How to Eat Healthy on Vacation

By Alyssa Adler Vacation is normally when people relax, unwind, and have fun. Often that means less cooking and more eating out, which can make it harder to maintain...

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Top 5 Summer Herbs & How To Use Them

Mint There is no other herb that can compare to the refreshing feel that mint gives to a dish. The natural stimulant is great at awakening senses, increasing energy levels, and...

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Eggplant

Known for its glossy purple skin, eggplant is often an unsung hero among vegetables. Rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it has a uniquely satisfying texture, making...

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Buckwheat

Bang For Your Buck(wheat) By Mila Loza Possibly one of the most overlooked whole grains, buckwheat packs a hefty nutritional punch. Often mistaken as a relative of wheat, hulled...

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Don’t Panic If It’s Not Organic

We are forever urging people to eat more fresh fruits and veggies. There is more and more common cancers. Fresh fruits and vegetables should Fresh produce can seem expensive...

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Lectin Free Diet- Just Another Fad?

Depending on what you read these days, it can seem like almost every food will make you ill. We are used to dairy-and gluten-containing foods being touted as...

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Summer Squash

Throughout the summer and fall, farmer’s market stands and grocery bins alike are overflowing with summer squash of various sizes and shapes in beautiful hues of green and...

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Mint

In its several varieties, mint has been used as a respected folk medicine to aid digestion, relieve sore throats, treat headaches, colds, congestion – not to mention providing...

Food Myths

Red Meat: Does It Fit Into a Healthy Diet?

For decades in cancer research, scientists have studied the link between red meat consumption and cancer. Study results have been mixed, but some convincing explanations of why red...

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I’m a Survivor

Even though my own experiences of cancer treatments are receding into the past, it doesn’t change the fact that I’m a fully paid up member of this privileged...

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Vinegar

In almost every cuisine, vinegar is used to flavor, marinate, disinfect, or pickle food. The root of the word is from French for “sour wine.” Vinegar’s sharp acidity...