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It is hard to imagine an Indian delicacy without spices; after all it’s the zesty spike of the exotic spices which sets it apart from all the cuisines from other nations. But when we decide to bring some Indian flavours to our meal, we often end up cooking a piquant Indian curry. People often fail to realize [...]
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These days there are so many conflicting reports of what’s healthy that it’s hard to know which information to trust. Perhaps a back to basics approach is best. Fruits and vegetables really are the best thing for people to eat to stay healthy. They’re packed full of nutrients and other healthy compounds, and there’s not [...]
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Your produce doesn’t have to be cultivated on a farm! Discovering the many uses of dandelions is a fun way to introduce the concept to your family that wild foods can be edible. Dandelion cookies, anyone? Kids: you can help by picking dandelions, then learning how to pull the petals off by holding the green [...]
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Have you ever wondered about those tiny numbered stickers you find on produce at the grocery store? They’re called PLU codes, which stands for “price-look-up”, and there are over 1300 different codes! Notice how the cashier at the store weighs the produce and enters the PLU code at the cash register. This is how the [...]
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Have you struggled with making a whole wheat pizza dough at home that your family will love? This pizza with a recipe for whole wheat crust is quick and easy! You can have a delicious pizza with whole wheat crust, baked and on the table in under 40 minutes.
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Summer is a time of abundance, with fruits and vegetables plentiful and fresh, and full of nutrients galore. The sooner you eat something after it is harvested, the better its nutritional content. When your produce has to be trucked in from somewhere else, vitamins are degraded over the long shipping times, and nutrition is [...]
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Pasteurization is a process that uses heat to kill microorganisms in food. This is most commonly used for milk and other dairy products, but can be applied to certain other foods as well. The key point to remember about pasteurization is that it is not selective as to which microorganisms it kills, and it kills [...]
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Contrary to popular belief, diet soda does not help with weight loss. This seems backwards, doesn’t it? How can the diet sodas so many people use to help keep them thin, and with virtually no calories in them, actually cause weight gain? Unfortunately, the artificial sweeteners in diet sodas, as well as many other [...]
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I’ve been a fan of coconut oil for some time now, so I was eager to try Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil. What I really liked is that they don’t just sell you coconut oil; they do their best to educate you about what you’re buying. You may think people are crazy to consume a [...]
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If you enjoy Asian-inspired meals without having to worry about funky ingredients, then you are going to love San-J Gluten Free Asian Cooking Sauces. Our favorite sauce so far has been the Thai Peanut flavor. We loved it so much that I contacted San-J and asked if they would allow me to review the product. [...]
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I’m the lucky recipient of 2 free bottles of Smarty Pants vitamins, one for kids, and one for adults, in exchange for my honest review of the products. I’d never even heard of this brand before, but when I discovered that they look and taste like gumdrops, I was excited to give them a try! [...]
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Kale might be one of those beautiful leafy greens you see in the produce section that appears to be mocking you because you either don’t know what it is, or don’t have a clue how to prepare it (I admit, I was one of them until a few months ago). Leafy greens (kale, collard & mustard [...]
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