One of the key ingredients to a long and healthy life is olive oil. For years dietitians have been promoting the use of olive oil as a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Because of its rich source of tocopherols, carotenoids and polyphenols, which have anti-inflammatory properties olive oil has been shown to …
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If you want to know trends at the grocery store just ask a cashier. While many different items come through the checkout line, there is an old trend that is new again and in almost everyone’s basket. Here is your hint: they come by the dozen and shoppers are very …
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Summer time in Coeur d'Alene is filled with fun, family and camping. The great outdoors offer plenty of opportunity for fun, and food is almost always close by.
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Koretaka Ueda was waiting for us in the distance as we drove through the rice paddies to his modest home. As he welcomed us into his home his enthusiasm and energy for life was contagious.
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. About 81 million people in the United States have some form of heart/cardiovascular disease. That's about 35 percent of the population, and it is starting at younger ages.
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Do you frequently feel fatigued, or experience muscle soreness, difficulty sleeping or concentrating, and feelings of apathy - especially during these winter months? If you answered yes to these questions, then you may be deficient in vitamin D. Vitamin D has long been known as the "sunshine vitamin," and for …
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February is American Heart Month, so don't forget to give your heart some love this month with a little extra nutrition boost! According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. But here's the good news: heart disease is …
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Whatever happened to Buckwheat? No, we are not referring to the Little Rascals! In America, buckwheat can be unfamiliar to the general public simply because it is not a staple crop like it is in other parts of the world. The name might lead you to believe it's a cereal …
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It's getting to be that time of year when everyone is putting away their bikes and pulling out their skis. What better way to spend a weekend enjoying the fresh mountain air then hitting the slopes with friends and family?
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With more Americans eating out and consuming portion sizes astronomically larger than before, cooking and family meals have been swapped for convenience and frenzied eating on the go. It is no wonder that one third of Americans are obese, and two thirds are overweight or obese.
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As the weather has cooled off over the past few weeks, it is nice to take comfort in warm, savory foods that heat you to the core. Those cool, crisp salads that refreshed us in the summer are no more - it's time for warm, hardy dishes! The most humble …
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One of the visible signs that autumn is approaching is the arrival of those bright orange orbs we all know as pumpkins. Pumpkins have been in our food supply for thousands of years. The word "pumpkin" comes from the Greek pepon, which means "large melon." While most of us associate …
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There's something about autumn. Crisp breezes set the trees ablaze in vivid colors. Boots and scarves come out of hiding. Rainfall causes umbrellas to bloom like flowers in May, nudging people indoors in search of comforting fall staples: warm pastries, piping hot tea, frothy espresso drinks, hot cocoa, and of …
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No one likes to talk about prunes in public. Long the objects of jokes, prunes (dried plums) are the forgotten child when discussing the abundance of fruits and vegetables available for us to eat each day. Although the season is ending, they are still available in some farmers markets and …
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