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ONE simple reason to buy organic

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 14:08

A long while back the Wall Street Journal--Marketplace Section--had an informative article on the pros/cons of buying organic produce, meats and dairy. The article was fair and balanced and basically said that:

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All Oatmeal is NOT created equal. Which is best? And what about Starbucks’, Panera & Jamba’s versions?

Monday, January 14, 2013 - 15:27

Your Oatmeal Questions Answered Steel Cut, Old Fashioned Flakes, Instant? What is the best oatmeal choice when I am making oatmeal at home? And what about instant flavored "packets" of oatmeal? Are they nutritionally bankrupt? And last, how about the oatmeal offered at fast food joints? Thumbs up...

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Energy Bar Analysis and Comparison. Let the Data Speak.

Friday, November 2, 2012 - 14:31

Forget every other energy/protein bar review you’ve read. This is different. We dig into the nutrition data to SHOW you how the bars stack up. Taste is subjective. Numbers aren’t. And nothing beats a side-by-side comparison. Our analysis will help determine if you’re getting the “...

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Breaking up is hard to do...with Whole Foods

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 20:02

We try to show discipline. We avoid going. We wish we could stop. But alas, we can't resist what others just don't have. Whole Foods Market is smart. Its 365 Brand's reasonable pricing lures cost conscious shoppers into the store. And once they are "in", they buy MORE, whole-paycheck style....

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Wanted for the crime of ridiculously easy & tasty food

Friday, July 20, 2012 - 14:23

Have you seen this jar before? He's well known in quick cooking circles for his garlicky flavor and flexible demeanor. He's also a rather simple fellow made up of diced tomatoes, canola oil, fresh garlic, onions, distilled vinegar, salt, basil, and spices. He's not too salty (180mg, 8% DV in 2 T),...

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Food Fight: Low Sugar Cereal vs Popcorn

Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 14:00

Especially for parents, having sensible snacks available is a no-brainer. And if those snacks can provide some legit nutrition, well that’s a big bonus. At our house, cereal reigns supreme--favored over all other crunchy alternatives such as goldfish, whole wheat crackers, chips, anything! But...

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Another Salad Dressing that makes the Athletic-Minded "Cut"

Sunday, April 8, 2012 - 14:02

Wow! That was our reaction when we tried out the Caesar Parmigiano Yogurt salad dressing from Bolthouse Farms. We are salad connoisseurs and sampling dressings is a team hobby. But we refuse to stock our fridge with any calorie, salt or sugar bombs. The result is that many dressings under perform...

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Food fight: PB&J Sandwich vs. Bonk Breaker PB&J Bar

Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 17:22

There's more than one way to skin a cat. Who came up with that? Mark Twain used the expression...Anyway, let's talk food, specifically a favorite pre and post-workout snack, the peanut butter & jelly sandwich. Just Google "peanut butter jelly sandwich athlete" and a slew of sites appear...

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The best, low-cal, low-fat, healthy, super YUMMY Zucchini Banana Bread

Monday, October 17, 2011 - 14:27

We searched, tested and tweaked. This recipe is a winner! We've made it twice, and it's a crowd pleaser. What's to like? Look at the ingredients -- you won't find a recipe with more zucchini. We doubled the amount called for in every other recipe we viewed. And we cut down on the oil....

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Road warriors share healthy eating strategies

Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 21:18

In our last enewsletter we asked Athletic-Minded Travelers what they eat when on the road. We recieved dozens of replies, but a few stood out. Ideas for healthy eating on the road:

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