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Christine’s Oatmeal Bacon Scones

Our Food Editor shares her DELISH recipe for scones. We know you will love them as much as we do. Thanks Christine! Oatmeal Bacon Scones 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup rolled oats 1…

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Top 10 Sources of Calories in the U.S. Diet

So you think you are doing okay, rolling along, eating pretty well but not perfect. We're human, right? You might be surprised at what foods are the most caloric. Take a look, maybe make an adjustment, just start thinking more about…

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HOT TIP: Black is the New Black

HOT TIP: We've all heard how brown rice is better than white rice, but now black is back (as if it ever left). Also known as "Forbidden Rice," black rice is where it's at. With the highest amount of protein…

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Mango Habanero Salsa

There's this guy in my house who gets these wild ideas and then he goes off and figures out how to make them. Behold Chef Superhubs and his newest creation that rocks the house, Mango Habanero Salsa. Oh YES! 2…

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10 Processed Foods to Avoid

For all of you out there who visit this site (and thank you!), you are probably, like us, very aware that food is medicine. If you put bad medicine in your body, it can wreak some havoc, either small…

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Walking on Water- Love is Patient and Kind

We are proud to share today's entry from our beautiful Youth Editor, Emily in her ongoing series, Walking on Water - Living with Hydrocephalus. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I thought I would write about something I never thought…

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HOT TIP: Nuts for Nuts

If you are nuts for nuts, here's more good news on why they are great for you. HOT TIP: More good news about nuts. A Harvard Medical School study found that those who consumed two or more…

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Christine’s Vegan Smoothies

Three Sweet and Healthy Vegan Smoothies to Rev your Engine in the Morning My husband and I are fortunately very like-minded when it comes to food. We both eat adventurously, are game to try new things, and truly enjoy…

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Optimism Good for the Soul – and Heart!

The more optimistic you are, the greater your chances of being in ideal cardiovascular health, especially when compared to pessimists. Researchers at the University of Illinois reviewed data on more than 5,100 men and women ranging in age from…

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HOT TIP: Get the Grain

HOT TIP: From Shape Magazine: Did you know that bread is the number one food that contributes the most calories in the American diet? The number two source is cookies and cakes. Most bread is made from enriched flour and…