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    Polenta Power

    March 2012
    Compared to brown and beige grains, the golden grains of corn have many of the same nutrients.
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    Avocados

    February 2012
    When trying to lose those unwanted pounds, many people limit their fat intake to an extreme. However, the truth is, we need some fat in our diet. It is important to recognize which fats are the “good” fats and which are the “bad” ones.
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    Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake

    January 2012
    Whether or not my clients are trying to lose weight, gain weight, lower cholesterol or strengthen their immune system, I’m always trying to increase fruit and vegetable intake.
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    Quinoa, The Versatile Food!

    December 2011
    Originating in the Andes more than 6,000 years ago, quinoa has been "rediscovered" of late closer to home -- and with good reason.
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    Tuscan Vegetable Soup

    November 2011
    Somewhere between a stew and a hearty soup, this iconic Tuscan meal is not only easy on the budget; it’s surprisingly satisfying too – even to hardcore carnivores!
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    Beets

    August 2011
    I adore beets – extremely versatile, rich in color and nutrients – they’re in season year- round.
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    Melissa's July Super Spinach

    July 2011
    Super foods – we hear this term over and over. It refers to a variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, whole grains and some nuts and seeds that have “super” nutritional properties.
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