We all know someone who can enter the kitchen on a moment’s notice and emerge with a great meal. For me, that was my mom. Since we never had a microwave, her dishes and dinners were not of the frozen
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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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Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that is gaining popularity in modern times because of testimonials reporting outstanding health benefits. Simply put, oil pulling is when one takes an oil, like coconut or sesame, and swishes it around the
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Facing down a heatwave without air-conditioning, I’ve been juicing rather prolifically. This week’s cocktail is a blend of granny smith apples, Bartlett pears, celery and mint.  Both refreshing and rehydrating, this is a favorite of mine.  As both pears and
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Someone asked me about cauliflower and whether I like it. The answer is yes. Here is why I love cauliflower. Cauliflower is a really interesting vegetable to me first, because it is white and most white foods are not great
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