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So Many Lovely Foods

Brenda Davis

Have you ever heard the expression, “we eat with our eyes”? While everyone knows that we really eat with our mouths, the expression captures the essence of why food presentation

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So Many Packed Lunches

Brenda Davis

Do you bring lunch to work most weekdays? While it can be a bit of extra work, packing along your own lunch has its rewards. First, bringing your own lunch

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So Many Potatoes

Brenda Davis

Potatoes are the most popular vegetable on the planet. On average, Americans eat 126 pounds of potatoes a year. Yet, despite our love for potatoes, they are one controversial vegetable!

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So Many Snacks

Brenda Davis

To snack or not to snack, that is the question. Snacking is a surprisingly divisive nutrition topic. Some believe that snacks are a necessary part of a healthy diet. Others

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So Many Tomatoes

Brenda Davis

Sometimes memories are etched into our hearts because of an experience that was just too good to forget. One such experience for me was a garden party at a friend’s

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Tofu: A Plant-based Protein Superstar

Brenda Davis

Tofu, also commonly called bean curd, is made by coagulating soymilk using calcium sulfate or nigari salts to form a solid block. Tofu comes in a variety of textures, from

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LEGUMES Highest fiber foods High in phytochemicals High in antioxidants Low in fat, saturated fat Cholesterol-free Non-heme iron No hormones, antibiotics No Neu5Gc No TMAO produced Low chemical contaminants

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Budget-Wise, Plant-powered Eating

Brenda Davis

Many people who are on a budget believe that eating healthy is next to impossible. With the escalating cost of fruits and vegetables, they opt for processed foods such

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Is Soy Safe?

Brenda Davis

In my opinion, soy is not only safe, but potentially beneficial. Soy has a long history of use in Asia, and within vegetarian populations throughout

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Coconut Oil: Menace or Miracle?

Brenda Davis

Coconut Oil: Menace or Miracle? There are few foods that have been at once maligned and acclaimed as much as coconut oil. Some view it as a notorious health