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Sugars

The Lesser (Sweet) Evil By CFYL Staff We can’t seem to do without sugar. Even an infant knows the vast difference between a drop of sugar and spinach. But pure...

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Healthy Holiday Cookies

During the holiday months, the lights, good cheer, and sweet treats make the season bright. Our versions of the usual holiday cookies are healthier but still have the...

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Endive

Endive is a member of the chicory family, an underrated group of leafy greens, that is certainly worth getting to know. Appreciated for their tasty bitter tang, all...

Cooking 101

The Spice Rack

Herbs and spices have been used to flavor foods almost as long as people have been eating – but enhancing palatability is just one of their many functions....

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Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes, the orange tubers native to South America, offer valuable vitamins and nutrients. One medium sweet potato contains: 4g of fiber, which helps to keep you satiated longer,...

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Thyme

Thyme is a sweet, earthy, and nutritional herb that makes a great substitute for salt-heavy seasonings. One teaspoon of dried thyme contains 21% of your daily vitamin K,...

Healthy Holidays

Healthy Holiday Stuffings

Of all the offerings typically found on the Thanksgiving table, we must admit that stuffing might be our favorite. Choose from one of our healthy stuffing recipes to...

Healthy Habits

The Role of Protein During Cancer Treatment

Receiving a cancer diagnosis turns your world upside down. That initial shock is usually accompanied by a search for information regarding your diagnosis. What you should or shouldn’t...

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Reducing Food Waste

We wouldn't throw cash out in the trash, yet many of us spend dollars every week on food which ends up in the garbage uneaten. It is estimated...

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Healthy Tips for Surviving This Holiday Season

by GetRealGetRaw It’s about that time of the year again: holiday season. For some of us, the holiday season in general comes with a bit of anxiety. Being that...

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Cranberries

Berry Good By Chelsea Fisher If you’ve ever eaten a fresh cranberry or tasted pure cranberry juice (the kind without added sugar) you might have an idea of how strong...