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Rustic Country Salad
by Shauna Sever
Few things are more depressing than wandering through the aisles of the grocery store after a long work day, desperately trying to decide on something for dinner. The next time...READ MORE
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Apple Butter
by Shauna Sever
Thick, spicy-sweet apple butter is the perfect accompaniment to a generous slice of buttered, toasted country bread, crispy roast pork, nutty, whole-grain pancakes, and more. The amount of sugar in...READ MORE
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Tasty Thai Tofu
by Deborah English
Like a chameleon, tofu becomes the flavor of whatever it is cooked with. When it comes to Thai Red Curry, this is a wonderful thing! Bite on a tofu chunk...READ MORE
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How to Eat Well on a Tight Budget
by Deborah English
You're not imagining that nutrient-rich foods such as fresh vegetables and fruit, fish, lean meats, and whole grains are more expensive to buy than high-calorie low-nutrition foods. In fact, the...READ MORE
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Beautiful Beets
by Deborah English
The beautiful crimson beetroot has long been prescribed as an integral ingredient to many cleansing vegetable juices. This is because beets are a nutrient-rich, toxic elimination mega-star! Beets contain B...READ MORE
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Willpower Workout
by Deborah English
Don't you think it's a little unreasonable to expect that tomorrow you'll be able to ignore tempting stimuli such as the aroma of freshly baked bread, a beautifully presented slice...READ MORE
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Too Much Too Soon
by Deborah English
One of the greatest reasons for failure to reach weight-loss goals is that many of us expect to lose too much weight far too soon. And even if we do...READ MORE
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Wickedly Good Sunday Brunch
by Deborah English
A lazy drawn-out Sunday Brunch packed with the delicious fruit and nut flavors you love will set you up for a day of well-deserved rest and relaxation. But don't forget...READ MORE
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Spirulina: Natures Perfect Food?
by Deborah English
When you look at the nutritional profile of the tiny Spirulina plant, you might believe it to be the perfect food. Spirulina contains an incredibly rich spectrum of vitamins, minerals,...READ MORE
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Full of Beans
by Deborah English
Beans are low in fat, high in energy-giving nutrients including amino acids, which make up protein, complex carbohydrates, cholesterol-lowering fiber, phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals. If you are pushed for time,...READ MORE
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SICK OF FAT
by Deborah English
Body fat, excess body fat, food fat, vegetable fat, animal fat, good fat, bad fat, saturated fat, unsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, hydrogenated fat, trans-fat, oxidized fat, fat reduced,...READ MORE
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Carbohydrates: The Ultimate Fuel
by Deborah English
Regardless of whether you are an athlete or simply exercise to keep fit and healthy, you need to supply your body with the right kind of fuel at the right...READ MORE
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Nicotine: What It Really Takes to Quit
by Deborah English
The following entry isn't strictly about "food and nutrition." However, it is definitely about health. If you are struggling with a nicotine addiction, I hope my thoughts about the subject...READ MORE
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Scallops: Gift from Neptune
by Deborah English
I am ecstatic to discover that scallops are listed as one of the "Worlds Healthiest Foods" because I simply adore eating them! For a full nutritional profile, check out whfoods.com....READ MORE
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Making Sense of Taste
by Deborah English
According to Ayurveda, the basic principle of an anti-aging diet is as simple as consuming foods from the six basic taste categories every day. The six essential tastes are sweet,...READ MORE
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High Protein and Vegetarian
by Deborah English
Most plant-based foods must be combined with another to transform your meal into a complete protein source. However, quinoa is one exception to the rule. Quinoa contains all five essential...READ MORE
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Apple Cider Vinegar 2: A Culinary Essential
by Deborah English
Super-healthy, earth-friendly, and incredibly versatile, apple cider vinegar is an essential ingredient in my house. I use it regularly as a tonic and digestive, as a natural remedy, and I...READ MORE
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Apple Cider Vinegar 1: A Health Essential
by Deborah English
Naturally fermented apple cider vinegar retains all of the nutritional value of fresh apples. So what's so healthy about apples then? The humble apple is, in fact, a treasure chest...READ MORE
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Yogurt: The Superior Dairy?
by Deborah English
For years, dairy has been espoused with being a premier food source of calcium and as such a preventative for degenerative conditions such as osteoporosis. And there is no denying...READ MORE
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Herbaceously Yours
by Deborah English
Fresh herbs are the ultimate ingredient for all health-conscious cooks. They are jam-packed with health-giving vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. As well, fresh herbs add an amazing variety of flavors to...READ MORE
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Old Fashioned, French, and Fantastic
by Deborah English
I'm not totally convinced that I should be eating anything that has luxuriously lashed eyes which look at me in a curiously kind-of "thinky" way, and then blink as I...READ MORE
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New Years Baby
by Deborah English
If you're planning to make a baby this year, you can significantly improve your chances through healthy diet and lifestyle choices. A recent study conducted by the Harvard School of...READ MORE
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