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Pumpkin harvesting time

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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It's all Greek to me!

So what IS Greek yogurt? Many people are still in the dark when it comes to this dairy product that is gaining immense popularity. Greek yogurt is a healthy option that can offer great nutritional benefits, and it has an edge over traditional yogurt when the two are compared (although …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

How foods fight cancer

On a weekly basis, we are bombarded with information about the latest, greatest cancer-fighting super food or supplement. While many of the featured items may not do all they're cracked up to, there is some truth to the message: food really can make a huge difference in the prevention and …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

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