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January 2015
Perhaps the longest lasting “trend” in recent years is the widely popular gluten-free craze. For many people who have a gluten intolerance, or celiac disease this is no craze – it’s a necessity.

December 2013
Antioxidant-rich, nutrient dense foods including whole fruits, vegetable, grains and omega-3 rich foods provide a diverse range of tastes and textures to appease the pickiest of eaters while packing a powerful punch to keep your immune system humming this winter or anytime.

September 2013
Some swear by the many interesting and wildly different heirloom varieties (in all sorts of colors and patterns).

April 2013
Legumes are a culinary paradox. The least expensive group of foods, they have priceless anti-aging benefits.

March 2013
There are nearly as many reasons — moral, economic, taste, and health, to name a few — people become vegetarians as there are people making that choice.

February 2013
A frosty morning is Mother Nature's cry for hearty fare that warms us from the inside out. A steaming bowl of robust soup is a delicious answer.

January 2013
Quinoa is an especially good choice for vegetarians and vegans who need to up their protein intake; because it’s gluten-free, it can be eaten by people with wheat allergies or sensitivities.

December 2012
As the winter nights get chilly, I, like everyone else, am feeling the crunch of rising fuel costs across the board. It’s taking big bites out of my grocery bills too.

November 2012
This article is the advice given to the contestants on the popular weight loss show, THE BIGGEST LOSER (BL). Follow these suggestions and you, too, will be on your way to a healthy weight loss program.