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What’s so great about sauerkraut

Well, according to www.germanfoodguide.com “Raw sauerkraut is a very healthy food. It is both very low in fat and high in vitamin C. It is also a good source of lactobacillus –

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Healthy Habits: Summer Kitchen Updates from Theresa Albert

Nutri-News It is a North American phenomena contributing to our collective obesity issue: we gain a pound on average, every winter, mostly over the holidays.  Summer eating can be simple,

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What’s So Great About Watermelon

Yes we can all agree that watermelon is the super fun to eat fruit star of the summer. It’s like Easter Creme eggs – nobody eats it the other three

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What’s So Bad About Hot Dogs?

I know, I know….stop the presses. Hot dogs are bad for you?! Say what? We’ve all heard about what actually goes into the ubiquitous summer grill favourite (lips and… well you know, just

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Grill Week Part Deux: Summer Food Safety 101

Who doesn’t love the way summer meals are served? Nobody, that’s who. Dinner is just better when it’s called a picnic or a barbecue. You’re outside, you’re eating with your

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What’s So Great About Mood Food?

No, we’re not going to the dark side and suggesting any hallucinogenic fungi! You can actually chemically alter your brain with real food, no criminal record to follow. Turns out there

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What’s So Great About Freekeh?

Wow, you really do have to enjoy your 15 minutes of fame because before you know it, you’re over! You know how neon is the new black, 50 is the new 40 and

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Chef Notes: Waxy vs. Starchy Potatoes

We’re so excited to introduce you to our newest column, Chef Notes. Written by Amanda Digges, my very sassy sister in law that also happens to be a chef, Chef

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What’s so bad about wheatgrass?

But wait Kathy (I hear you saying), its green and it tastes gross, surely you’re going to tell us to eat more of it and demand we figure out a magical way to

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What’s So Great About Alternative Grains

Remember back in the 70’s and early 80’s when pasta was white and rice was white and bread was…..well you get it. I of course have only heard of those