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The Unsung Spice: In Defense of White Peppercorns

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Salt and pepper are two of the most widely used, most commonly found and most recognized spices in the world. Every restaurant, every super market, even fast food joints and airport concession stands are armed with salt and black pepper. But…
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8 Foods that are Great for Bone Health

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You are what you eat and that's especially true when it comes to bone health. That means, eating foods with plenty of calcium, which is essential for maintaining strong, healthy bones. Though post-menopausal women are known to have a high…
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In Defense of the Kiwi Fruit as a Morning Staple

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If there’s one fruit you should be eating first thing in the morning, it’s kiwi fruit.  Aside from being sweet and tart at the same time, and incredibly good for you, we like that it’s available year-round in most grocery stores. As…
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10 Surprising Facts About Dry Scalp & Dandruff

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We all have had to either kindly let someone know, or have been told ourselves, to brush off that white stuff (which wasn’t snow) off a black sweater. Though it’s a mild dermatological problem, nobody likes to have to deal with a dry scalp.…
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How to Diet at a Restaurant

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Being on a diet is hard. Being healthy and making smart decisions about what you eat is tough even when you are sitting home surrounded by nothing but nutritious options in a well-stocked kitchen that would make any nutritionist proud. Being…
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The New “It” Spice: 7 Awesome Turmeric Health Benefits

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Recently there’s been a lot of buzz about Turmeric health benefits, and this bright yellow spice has been used in everything from dinner recipes to juices to medicine. But what exactly is Turmeric, how do you say it, where does it come from,…
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10 Surprising Reasons Why You Have a Swollen Face

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It's the worst! Waking up and gazing in the mirror at your puffy, swollen face does nothing for your self esteem. Facial swelling doesn't exactly make you feel pretty but sometimes it can be a sign you have a medical issue. Luckily, most of…

The On-Demand Reboot: How to Get Energy Right Now

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How to get energy – that is the million dollar question. When extra-long days of work and socializing become the norm during the holiday months, all of us crave a little more of whatever it is that the Energizer bunny is having. There are…
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From Raw Cane to Demerara: Types of Sugar in All its Glorious Forms

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America’s sweet tooth becomes all too evident when you realize just how many types of sugar are available on the market. Blame it on technology, which allows us to refine tons of barley, corn, fruits, rice, and sorghum into concentrated…