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The New Detox Diet: The Complete Guide for Lifelong Vitality with Recipes, Menus and Detox Plans

April 14, 2015

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The New Detox Diet: The Complete Guide for Lifelong Vitality with Recipes, Menus and Detox Plans by Elson Haas, M.D. with Daniella Chase, M.S., C.N. — Haas has helped thousands recover from common addictive habits and chemical dependency through what he calls the missing link in the American diet — detoxification. This book is a […]

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Homemade muesli for breakfast

April 13, 2015

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Homemade muesli for breakfast by Susanne Myers —  I grew up in Germany eating my fair share of muesli. When I first came to the U.S., it was hard to find here, so I started making my own. While plenty of different kinds of muesli are available now, I still prefer to make my own. […]

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Homemade juice for better health

March 12, 2015

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Homemade juice for better health by Joanne Henning Tedesco — If you have been overwhelmed by trying to eat your “five-a-day” servings of fruits and vegetables, the government has some news for you — forget five a day, more is even better. The good news is that there is a quick and easy way — […]

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Warming foods for chilly days

March 6, 2015

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Warming foods for chilly days by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  February and March are months with constantly changing weather and, as we are looking forward to spring, we often experience a craving for hot, steaming foods to warm our bodies. Just imagine waking up to creamy oatmeal that has cooked all night in the Crock-Pot® […]

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Warning: Chocolate may have health benefits

January 26, 2015

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Warning: Chocolate may have health benefits by Stan Kalson —  The holidays have come and gone, and many of us are making resolutions to eat healthier. So what’s a chocolate lover to do? For so many years, chocolate was not considered a particularly healthy food. Suddenly, scientists are finding that chocolate may benefit us. For […]

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Eat healthy to avoid high-calorie foods

December 23, 2014

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Eat healthy to avoid high-calorie foods by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  The holidays are a time when we tend to push our diets aside and indulge in high-calorie and high-sugar foods, but there are many other healthy choices that we can include with our holiday meals. Local farmers’ markets have wonderful winter vegetables and fruits […]

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Fresh greens and vegetables — the key to health

November 22, 2014

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Fresh greens and vegetables — the key to health by Stan Kalson — Spring brings an abundance of fresh vegetables at local stores and farmers’ markets, making it easier for the health-conscious to choose lighter meals to satisfy nutritional requirements. Many people overcook the majority of their food and neglect the important raw greens and […]

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Summertime and the living is easy — and hot

August 20, 2014

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Summertime and the living is easy — and hot by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Summer is a great time to break out the grill, but sometimes we just do not feel like standing over it in the blistering heat. A Crockpot® dinner or a juice fast are always alternatives that can make cooking easier, but […]

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Moto — A blend of Pan-Asian healthy cuisine

June 5, 2014

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Moto — A blend  of Pan-Asian healthy cuisine  by Stan Kalson —  In May 2005, Vince and Marsha Heppler, creators of Shogun Express, opened Moto at 6845 N. 16th St., in Phoenix (602-263-5444). Customers who happen into this former Shogun Express location might be surprised by the changes. In addition to sushi, Moto’s menu blends […]

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Edible flowers add beauty to meals

April 7, 2014

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Edible flowers add beauty to meals by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  We most often think of using flowers as the centerpiece on the dinner table. Today, edible flowers can be added as a garnish to make any dish the highlight of your meals. However, use flowers sparingly in your recipes, particularly if you are not […]

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Gifts from Mother Nature

February 27, 2014

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  by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Whole fruits and vegetables, especially those with anti-aging vitamin C, can fight free radicals, prevent wrinkles and give you firmer, younger-looking skin. Yogurt contains lactic acid, a compound found in some chemical peels that may reduce fine wrinkles and help clear blemishes and discoloration. Brown sugar grains help exfoliate […]

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Soup warms even the coldest days

February 17, 2014

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  by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  The cold weather seems to be dragging on, and we still have quite a few weeks left until our winter season comes to a close. Although we in Arizona are not plagued with sub-freezing weather and snow, we have been colder than normal. We need and appreciate our heat, […]

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Cabbage is an incredible food

January 26, 2014

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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — The botanical name for cabbage is Brassica oleracea capitata, a cruciferous vegetable whose family includes brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, kohlrabi and cauliflower. High in nutrients, cabbage is readily available, inexpensive, fights cancer and generally scores high marks on the list of healthy foods. In the past, it was one of […]

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