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February 2009
Often considered a whole grain, quinoa is actually the seed of a plant called Chenopodium quinoa, which is related to beets, chard and spinach.

January 2009
We've heard and read much about the health benefits conferred by a variety of "super" foods such as blueberries, pomegranates, spinach and tomatoes.

December 2008
Most of us know that we need fiber in our diets, but bran cereal isn’t our only option. While it’s recommended that most adults consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day, the typical American eats only half this amount or less.

November 2008
If you look down at your dinner plate, and all you see are earth tones - there’s something missing. The key to healthy eating is a colorful plate at every meal.

September 2008
Ramadan is a Muslim holiday celebrated on the ninth month of the lunar cycle. This year, it occurs from September 1 to September 30.

August 2008
Watercress is underrated. This peppery green is an easy way to add crunch to a salad or zippy flavor to a ho hum soup.

July 2008
Herbs and spices are an easy and inexpensive way to make an everyday dinner into an extraordinary meal.

May 2008
Cactus plants have entered the mainstream as a deliciously edible form of antioxidants and health-promoting nutrients. The prickly pear cactus has numerous edible parts.

April 2008
The nutty-flavored chickpea is also known as the garbanzo bean. It is no stranger to a variety of ethnic cuisines the world over.