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When it comes to pleasure, cherries are winners for packing taste and powerful nutrients into a tiny package. Doesn't it seem like Nature makes extra efforts to ensure that her many Earthly species are delivered nourishment beyond what many of us ever imagined? Here are the top reasons why cherries should top your summertime food…

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Kiwi are in season! We are lucky enough to have kiwi berries growing on vines in our yard. They contain all the glory of kiwifruit in bite-sized pieces (smaller than a raspberry) and without the brown, furry exterior. (more…)

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When I was a kid, I remember taking a road trip with my best friend Amy's family. It seemed so entertaining to spray cheese whiz into our mouths and chasing it down with soda. We munched on Keebler Elf cookies - the frosted kind - and Ritz crackers. When I grew into a mighty teenager…

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Simple tip: The next time your bananas are speckling into an over-ripened state, try this simple trick to buy yourself a few weeks of time before using them: Peel each banana Slice bananas into coin shapes, about 1/2-inch thick Freeze in a clear container - a freezer bag or an old yogurt container will work…

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I’ve felt a bit taxed the last few days, as though a cold is reaching its long, nasty tentacles for me. I made a super-immune booster smoothie in less than five minutes, and I’ve felt great ever since I consumed it this morning. This powerful smoothie contains fresh carrots, ginger and orange. It boasts large…

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Yes, you can eat watermelon rind! Watermelon rind boosts nitric oxide's production, which improves arterial blood flow and might reduce blood pressure. In many traditional African cuisines, watermelon flesh and seeds (a source of fatty acids and protein) are cooked and served as a vegetable. I've enjoyed pickled watermelon rind -which was sweet and heavily spiced with clove -…

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