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Okay, so the last entry on the meat glue really got to me. I was a vegetarian for three years before joining the Peace Corps. There were some tough cultural points that encouraged me to make some meat allowances (my Learn More …
There is a small society of Americans that can eat breakfast at any time of day. I am a proud member of said society, so I am always on the search for locations that serve terrific breakfast throughout the day. Learn More …
I don’t think enough regard was payed to the last food pyramid but, alas, we have a new one! MyPlate is the USDA’s new version of the food pyramid. There are a few points that I instantly like about the Learn More …
After writing about Sea Buckthorn, I was curious about other high-impact foods that our bodies crave. Spirulina is one that pops up on drink mixes and smoothie menus nationwide so I thought I’d take a look into it and see Learn More …
So what’s the skinny on diet soda versus regular soda? The truth: it’s really a matter of the lesser evil, not what is healthier. While diet sodas pack fewer calories, the artificial sweetener can still fatten you up and contribute Learn More …
After reading a few articles on the dangers of chemicals used liberally in farms around the world, I had an increased craving for local, organic foods. It seemed like a pipe dream, though, as my bank account did not reflect Learn More …
Dr. Oz recently aired an episode where he sang the praises of a tiny plant, Sea Buckthorn. It is a flowing herb that has been used medicinally since 5000 BC to treat a wide variety of symptoms. Now, it seems Learn More …