Maple syrup – liquid, sweet, and (let’s face it) altogether fascinating. Now, it’s important to be careful with excess sugar in your diet – and loading up on the maple syrup certainly qualifies as excess. However, in moderation – or as a substitute for other unhealthy sugars you may be consuming – maple syrup is an excellent option. It even has …
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When it comes to garlic – and sometimes to the detriment of my breath – I’ve always been a believer that you can never have too much. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been a garlic lover. I’m always looking for a good way to incorporate it into every meal. And fortunately …
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Eggs are fantastic. They’re easy-to-find, tasty, and cheap, and there are endless ways you can use them in a dish. Best of all: eggs benefit your health in some pretty surprising ways. In this post, I’ll take you through the amazing egg and some of the proven health benefits you’ll get from consuming them. How Do We Get …
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Ever since I was a small child, I have been fascinated by turmeric. My grandmother and my mother used it a lot to prepare some of my favorite dishes, and I clearly remember being drawn to the bright color, the wonderful smell, and the unique taste of this fantastic spice. To this day, I use …
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When I was younger, I had a love-hate relationship with butter. On the one hand, I heard it wasn’t exactly the healthiest thing I could be eating daily. On the other hand, I loved the tase over the supposed “healthy” alternatives like margarine. Butter has been in and out of the spotlight for the last few years. …
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Over the past decade, our family’s diet has gone through significant changes. One place where we’ve changed quite a bit is around our intake of oils and fats. (C’mon, canola oil and – until recently – margarine?) One such addition is palm oil, a substance that is quickly becoming an important part of our Western diet …
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Everyone who knows me knows my love for olive oil. It’s such a versatile ingredient – you can drizzle it over a salad, or use it to flavor some bread. It pairs excellently in marinades too. Beyond enhancing the taste of your dishes, olive oil also sports an impressive array of purported health benefits. In this post, …
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It’s not only by chance that coconut oil has emerged as a widespread phenomenon. As you might expect, there are some mighty powerful and compelling reasons for its notable rise in popularity. Incredibly versatile, coconut oil is equally at home for cooking and baking – and even in the production of creams and ointments for …
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Do you ever stop and wonder about the mysteries of honey when you add it to your tea or incorporate it into a dish? (No? Just me?) Honey is a fascinating substance. Sticky, sweet, and possibly even good for you. It was enough to send me into a beehive of research to try to shine a …
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Easter celebrations are always a highlight in my household. Whether the kids are decorating eggs with brightly colored paints, or hunting plastic eggs to discover the hidden candy treasures inside, it’s always a blast. As I thought about the joys of the holiday, I wondered about the history of Easter Eggs. Why do we decorate …
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