Posts Tagged ‘ nutrition ’

The Hidden Advantages of Swiss Chard

Jan 29th, 2013 | By
The Hidden Advantages of Swiss Chard

For me, the weekly shopping trip is a daunting task, especially when you reach the vegetable aisle. Leafy greens loom above you, stacked to the ceiling. Daunting rows of foreign vegetables stretch across the length of the grocery store. With all these options, we surrender to the ingredients for our classic Caesar salads and vegetable medleys, ignoring what seems unfamiliar.  What surprises me is that many people are unfamiliar with Swiss chard, walking by it without a second glance. Swiss chard is the leafy green vegetable that is probably beside the lettuce and spinach. When
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Surviving and Thriving on Very Little Food

Jul 18th, 2011 | By
Surviving and Thriving on Very Little Food

There are over 5,000 known varieties of the potato, but today we eat less than a dozen of them. There are over 15,000 varieties of beans in existence, but you’ll find only five or six of them at your grocery store. Ever hear of a banana melon? Most people haven’t, and you won’t see them
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Curative Properties of the Potato

Jun 28th, 2011 | By
Curative Properties of the Potato

Potatoes originated in the South American country of Peru. They were cultivated there by the Incas for over two thousand years before they were discovered by the Spanish conquistadors, who were exploring for gold and silver. Incan communities used potatoes for healing broken bones and relieving rheumatism and indigestion, and they were thought to be
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Part II: Role Reversal – Mom & Dad Moving In With You

May 19th, 2011 | By
Part II: Role Reversal – Mom & Dad Moving In With You

In March 2011, I wrote an article called Role Reversal: Mom and Dad Coming to Live with You, which talked about readying your home for your parents to come live with you. This is a follow up to that article, which focuses on their health and nutritional needs. You finally convinced your aged parents to
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