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Why beets? Well, they are a great vegetable staple that is common throughout many European and North American countries. Not only are they already found in many traditional foods (sauerkraut and bortch are just a few), they are easy to store for long periods of time, can be eaten raw, juiced or cooked, and are extremely cheap. Look for firm, brightly colored beets, with the ... Continue Reading
You can’t live on superfoods alone. Healthy food that is high on nutrition and low on hype does exist but is being overlooked. This post from Chicago Tribune highlights why it’s good to look beyond the obvious superfoods. So-called "superfoods" have been garnering so much attention the last few years, you've got to wonder what people did before pomegranates, kale and acai ... Continue Reading
Adding walnuts to one's diet can protect against diabetes and heart disease in at-risk individuals. Medical researchers from the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in Connecticut have found evidence suggestive that adding walnuts to one's diet can protect against diabetes and heart disease in at-risk individuals. Their original research article, "Effects of Walnuts on ... Continue Reading
