Getting your daily dose of the mighty peanut might help keep the doctor away. Two long running studies at Harvard have found that when consumed in small amounts on a daily basis, peanuts have been linked to longevity and lower
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Agave is a natural sweetener that comes from the succulent plant traditionally used to make tequila. I used to recommend that my diabetic patients use agave as an alternative to white sugar or high fructose corn syrup because it has
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First things that come to mind when I think of coconuts are beaches, tropical adventures and body lotion. However, not only is coconut oil nourishing for the skin and the soul, it is an excellent addition to a healthy diet
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Isn’t there an app for that? The answer to this question is as per usual: sure there is! Food diaries are one of the best tools for learning more about what’s on your daily plate. Personally I have kept a
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Three things come to mind when I think of the word organic: Intimacy. Choosing organic is an extremely personal approach to eating. How can we establish a close relationship with our food if it is grown in an unnatural way?
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