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I Just Want Healthy Cereal!
My favorite cereals are produced right here in Michigan. That’s great! I love buying foods that support the local economy – from the town level to the state level. Heck, I even prefer Wisconsin cheese over California cheese because Wisconsin, well, it is pretty local. I don’t eat a lot of cereal, but the cereal faces the bread in the store where I shop, and I felt a bit of a craving for it when I picked up a couple of loaves of 7-grain yumminess. It probably had something to with the fact that I came into a nice sum of money and I knew I didn’t have to do the math in my head as I put items in the cart – kind of like a … Read entire article »
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In Praise of Icerberg Lettuce
In my former life, I was an aspiring runner. I did quite a few races, including two marathons, but the habit never took hold. I simply did not have a lot of fun. I did, however, really enjoy reading Runner’s World. The magazine was full of great information, including excellent nutritional information mostly provided by Liz Applegate, Ph.D., nutritionist at the University of California, Davis, and contributor to Runner’s World. Since I am a fan of lettuce, and I believe all foods have a place in one’s diet (that doesn’t mean I like them, though), I was happy to find that Liz reported on iceberg lettuce (Do They Have Any Nutritional Value?). Come to find out, iceberg lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin K (1/6 … Read entire article »
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A Simple Guide to Wine
Everyone has heard about the health benefits of drinking wine in moderation because many magazines and newspapers across the country frequently write about it. Wine has also been shown to aid in digestion when taken with meals, something that isn’t written about very much. What I find interesting is that the art of choosing a wine is usually lost in the health-conscious hubbub. No matter what the benefits may be, who is … Read entire article »
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Cast Iron Dream
A couple of men have argued with me that added iron is quite unhealthy for my diet. “Iron is something we don’t need an excess of.” That’s fine and dandy, but as a menstruating female who has felt the effects of anemia, iron is Heaven on Earth. It is no wonder that my carnivorous side overwhelmingly takes control of me after a ride. This is evident towards the end of a … Read entire article »
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Protein-Packed Quinoa
I have a box of quinoa that has been sitting in my cupboard for three years. I bought it because I read that it was good for you. I never opened it . . . until the other day. I was in the mood for chicken noodle soup. The only problem I have with chicken noodle soup is that it is so watery without enough substance to it. Of course, … Read entire article »
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