Category Archives: Best of … Foods

Perfecting Pizza

It’s a rarity to meet someone who doesn’t enjoy eating pizza. While most people assume that all pizzas are loaded in fat and calories, and can’t fit into a healthy diet, if ordered properly, pizza CAN be part of a … Continue reading

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Coffee Culture

Coffee is much more than a beverage. With establishments all over the country, coffeehouses have become social hubs, as much a part of our everyday routine as checking our email and reading the news. Therefore, it is understandable that coffee … Continue reading

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Beef Lovers’ Healthy Meat Alternatives

For those of you who love your beef burgers and steaks, but don’t love their calories, saturated fat and cholesterol, you have other meat options that are much healthier for your heart but still contain that meaty taste that you … Continue reading

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Fishing For the Truth

Americans have started to make eco-conscious choices in their lives, from driving hybrids to reduce foreign energy dependence, to purchasing reusable water bottles to decrease plastic waste in landfills. The choices made at the dinner table can also have a … Continue reading

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Cereal-ities

Concept Breakfast is frequently touted as the “most important meal of the day”, and rightfully so. Numerous studies have shown that people who eat a healthy breakfast actually consume a more nutritious diet and have a decreased risk of heart … Continue reading

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Thai-tastic!

Eating Thai cuisine can be a nutritious and tasty choice as there are plenty of healthy and delicious options to choose from. Many dishes are based around vegetables and lean protein and contain a variety of herbs and spices. These … Continue reading

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Sushi Sabotage

When in the mood for a “light” dinner, many people opt for sushi. Sushi is often viewed as acceptable on any diet; in fact, some seem to think that it is virtually calorie free. However, when you are referring to … Continue reading

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Ready, Set, Go Nuts!

While nuts were once thought of as a dieter’s high-fat nightmare, they are now viewed as a healthy component of any diet. From lowering cholesterol to protecting against heart disease and certain cancers, research continues to show that many health … Continue reading

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Tea: Which Provides the Best Cup of Health Benefits?

The media has exhaustively publicized the numerous ways drinking tea is good for you: from fighting certain cancers, to decreasing the risk of heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease, to controlling cholesterol and even reducing tooth decay! Although most people are … Continue reading

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Frozen Versus Fresh Produce: Which is Healthier?

It is widely reported that Americans, on average, don’t consume nearly enough fruits and vegetables.  In fact, the USDA recommends that we should consume five to nine servings of fruits and/or vegetables per day.  We all know that consuming produce … Continue reading

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