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Ginger Sesame Slaw

Here's another hit from our Contributing Food Editor, Christine. Ginger is a real powerhouse against disease - it is an anti-inflammatory, a big cancer fighter (works for that nausea from chemo, too) and also helps with diabetes and arthritis.…

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For Your Skin with Dr. Annie Chiu

Has your skin changed during or after your illness in ways that you are unsure how to handle? We did, too, so we spoke with Board Certified Cosmetic and General Dermatologist Dr. Annie Chiu about how to take care…

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Battle of the Oats

We all know that oats are good for us. High in fiber, they are one of the most perfect ways to start your day. But what's the difference between regular oats and the steel cut variety? How do you…

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Shrimp Fra Diavolo

This is the centerpiece of our annual Italian Christmas Eve dinner, and deservedly so. Spicy, hearty and light at the same time, this easy-to-make dish is simple and stunning. We use the sauce over just about anything, including eggs…

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Reshaping Your Menu – Dinner!

Hello, friends! We're back to our ongoing series on how to re-shape your meals, one meal at a time. This week, dinner! We have already covered Breakfast and Lunch. Let’s tackle that age-old stumper…what’s for dinner? Here are…

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Hot Child in the City – Hot Flashes

Hot flashes are for the birds. But if you have to deal with it, here's some help. I was lucky enough (yeah, right) to have hot flashes as one of my side effects from the medication that…

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Butternut Squash Apple Ginger Soup

Here's a soup sure to tantalize those taste buds, and *BONUS* it is GOOD for you! There's cancer-fighting ginger, beta carotene-filled butternut squash, some protein-packed Greek yogurt and fiber in the apple. All good in the 'hood. Give it a…

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The “Dirty Dozen™” & “The Clean 15™”

Have you ever wondered which fruits and vegetables contain the most pesticides? Probably not. But maybe you will now. The Environmental Working Group is an environmental health research and advocacy organization. They annually release their list of…

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Smoky Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges

The hits just keep coming. As part of our "Food Frenzy" series this week, MNU's Contributing Food Editor Christine Berardi shares a different approach on a familiar favorite... Recently I was at the bus stop here in Hoboken…

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Best Broccoli Soup

We modified our Cauliflower Puree recipe and added a bit of organic heavy cream to make this hearty and healthy broccoli soup. We have also been known to add Asparagus to it (Broc-agus?) Whatever your pleasure, this is sure to…