Coconuts are in vogue again by Mary Budinger — Coconut oil is “OK” again — and deservedly so. It has been used for thousands of years in traditional diets, and people thrive on it. Unfortunately, it got caught up in the “fat is bad, eat carbs instead” phase that Americans plunged into in the 1970s. […]
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Dairy-free ice cream is a delicious dessert
November 5, 2013
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by Stan Kalson — Summer heat begins our chant, “We all scream for ice cream.” Ice cream is one of the most popular comfort foods, but what can a person who’s allergic to dairy do about enjoying this treat? There is an alternative to one of life’s small pleasures — dairy-free ice cream. Your local […]
The good news about chocolate
March 18, 2013
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by Stan Kalson — Cacao, the plant that is the source of chocolate, originated with the Olmec Indians around 1500 B.C. Cacao products have been winning fans since the Aztec leader Montezuma introduced the first chocolate beverage to the Spanish conqueror Cortez, who subsequently took it to Spain. The Mayans and Aztecs used cacao in […]
What is holistic health?
February 25, 2012
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by Paula Owens — People of all ages are concerned about the many aspects of their health: how they feel, how they look, disease prevention, as well as quality of life. Unfortunately, a major part of society has been brainwashed to believe in the concept of eating less fat, excessive exercise, Botox injections or pharmaceutical […]
Slim up for summer
February 24, 2012
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by Dana Regev — You dread diet and exercise. You are told it is a lifestyle change and indeed it is, so here are some easy and painless tips to get you on your way to a slimmer body, just in time for summer. Replace butter — Safflower, grapeseed and coconut oils are high in […]
September 28, 2014
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