I love the holiday season, from celebrations with family and friends to cozy fireside stories with the girls to finding that perfect gift. While my ideal holiday celebration would be a farm-to-table celebration of local, organic, and seasonal foods, tradition takes precedence in my Italian family. The menu at our …
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In recent years, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, originally developed for managing diabetes, have become the latest trend in diet culture, increasingly popular as a quick weight-loss solution. These drugs promise rapid results, presenting an appealing alternative to traditional weight management approaches. But what is the true cost of using these …
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It’s chilly here in the Northeast, my favorite time of year to cozy up with a good book and a warm bowl of soup. The thought of soup reminds me of my great-grandmother-in-law who turned ninety years old last week. Her secret to longevity: a daily bowl of vegetable soup for …
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I love chocolate. As a child, I remember chocolate nut bars during the winter holidays, steaming hot chocolate after a day of skiing in Vermont, and chocolate chip cake every year for my birthday. Always homemade and always delicious. I still enjoy chocolate, though now I prefer it in its raw form, known as cacao. Cacao …
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Did you know that the hemp plant has superfood qualities? When most people think hemp, they think marijuana. While hemp and marijuana are in the same plant family, they’re very different in a very important way – their THC content. Hemp plants contain very little of the THC that gives marijuana its reputation. Historically, …
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Lately, I’m having a love affair with pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds aren’t new to my diet. In fact, I developed this love affair years ago while studying the Blood Type diet in nutrition school. I toasted them and snacked as I studied, hoping to reap benefits from one of the most beneficial …
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