November Superfood of the Month: Parsnips
POSTED: October 31, 2017
“I am not a carrot!” Yes, a parsnip may look like a carrot, and they are often confused with carrots, but they want you to know they are NOT carrots! However, they ARE now in-season and ...
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How Well Do You Know Ginger?
POSTED: October 17, 2017
Not that Ginger! Is fresh ginger a staple in your house, or do you automatically go for ground ginger because you are unsure how to use that funky-looking “knob?” There is absolutely nothing ...
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October Superfood of the Month: Leeks
POSTED: October 3, 2017
We use them routinely now, but there was a time when we had NO idea what leeks were! I have to admit...I used to think leeks were something slimy that came in a jar…I couldn't have been more ...
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How to Get the ‘Processed’ Out of Your Sausage
POSTED: September 19, 2017
Did last week's coaching tip stress you out? Did it make you think about all the processed meats that are part of your weekly routine...and how they are causing havoc inside your body? Did you ...
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Does Lunchmeat Really Cause Cancer?
POSTED: September 12, 2017
If you haven't heard the news... ...The World Health Organization has now declared processed meats: “carcinogenic to humans.” Really?! And, what exactly is a processed meat? Processed ...
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September Superfood of the Month: Cauliflower
POSTED: August 29, 2017
Some may think of it as a "boring" vegetable. It's extremely common, colorless, and seems to go hand-in-hand with broccoli. It's often served plain or boiled…or maybe you think the only way you ...
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Got Milk?
POSTED: August 15, 2017
Milk…it does a body good, right?! Or does it? A lot of controversy has arisen regarding cow’s milk and our health. What exactly are these health concerns? Are plant milks better and, if so, ...
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It’s Melon Time!
POSTED: August 8, 2017
If you are hitting the farmers’ market this month, it will be obvious that melon season has arrived! There are many ways to enjoy local, in-season melons, but do you ever wonder... what to look ...
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August Superfood of the Month: Okra
POSTED: August 1, 2017
"Love it!" "Hate it!" "What is it?" These are the most frequent responses when you mention the August Superfood of the Month...it's okra! What is okra? This heat-loving ...
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How to Bring the Mediterranean to You
POSTED: July 18, 2017
We have all heard how healthy the "Mediterranean Diet" is, but why? Is it real, or all hype? How can you incorporate it into your routine? It's true -- the Mediterranean way of eating and ...
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