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Like most children, my kids consume a lot of apple products—fresh apples, applesauce, and apple juice. I love the health benefits apples offer. Cornell University in particular has conducted several studies on apples and found that the antioxidants in apples ...

Before we get into a discussion about why you should eat more greens, it is important to define just what greens really are. Things like chard, lettuce, mustard, parsley, spinach, beet greens, arugula, endive, baby greens, beet greens and collards ...

For devotees of organic food, it doesn’t take a lot of convincing when you say that organic food is better for you. After all, it certainly seems reasonable to say that not eating toxic pesticides is better for you than, ...

Mom always said “eat your vegetables” to stay healthy – and now we know she was more right than she realized. A new wave of all-natural purple vegetables are the craze among organic and heirloom gardeners, and for a good ...

You may already know the benefits of cooking with olive oil. A key component of the healthy Mediterranean diet, olive oil is loaded with antioxidants and has a high concentration of monounsaturated fatty acids, which help to promote “good” cholesterol ...

Late summer and early fall means berry season, one of my favorite times of the year. I freeze bags of berries for smoothies and I process jars and jars of jam. But, when my freezer’s packed and I’ve had my ...

The benefits of green tea have been touted by doctors and green tea drinkers for many years. One look at the grocery shelves shows how popular this tea has become. Once, there were only a few green teas to choose ...

No wishing, no hoping, no incanting an ancient Druidical chant can save us from crow’s feet, laugh lines, and the odd forehead crease. Let’s face it – none of us will get through life without developing a few wrinkles. Environmental ...

If you ever come to my house, almost inevitably you will be offered a cup of tea. And tea is no small thing here either. An array of flavors, moods, cures, and energy levels are available upon request. Oh yes, ...