Can’t Take the Heat? Get Out & Grill [Recipes]

Can’t Take the Heat? Get Out & Grill [Recipes]

This is a guest blog post by Beth Warren and was originally posted here. To feed my family of five and extended summertime household of 17, I often feel the need to come up with exciting new dishes to please an … Continue reading

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10 Quick Facts about Folate and Folic Acid

10 Quick Facts about Folate and Folic Acid

1. Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally in food such as spinach, asparagus, and lentils. 2. Folic acid (vitamin B9) is a synthetic form of folate. It is found in supplements and added to fortified foods such … Continue reading

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Pesticides – Are They Killing Humans Too?

Pesticides – Are They Killing Humans Too?

Those giant shiny apples and tomatoes stacked neatly at the produce stand at the supermarket are a marvel of nature. With a lot of help from man. And man’s chemicals. In order to keep pests from blemishing your fruits and … Continue reading

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Researchers – Drink Your Veggies!

Researchers – Drink Your Veggies!

According to the US Dietary Guidelines, we’re supposed to get 5 servings of vegetables a day, but most of us fall short. A new study presented this weekend at the annual ADA convention has found a solution. Drink your veggies: … Continue reading

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