Monthly Archives: September 2014

Eat for Your Heart’s Health on World Heart Day

On September 29th people all over the world will be participating in World Heart Day. This awareness day and intervention campaign is sponsored by the World Heart Federation and seeks to turn the tide in the battle against Cardiovascular Disease … Continue reading

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50 Fantastic Ways to Use Figs

There is nothing quite like the sweet taste and chewy texture of fresh figs. As the fruit of the Ficus tree, figs come in a variety of colors and textures and offer a tasty treat that is as good for … Continue reading

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How to Use Food to Manage Your Cholesterol

If you are looking for ways to lower your cholesterol, you may want to start by looking at what you eat. You may be thinking this means removing certain foods from your diet and while that is true, using diet … Continue reading

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7 Quick, Easy, Affordable Dinner Ideas

School is back in session which means most families are trying to adjust to a hectic fall schedule. Unfortunately, this often means skipping home cooked meals and grabbing take out to save time. But eating out all the time isn’t … Continue reading

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50 Things to Do with Peas

Although most people consider the green pea to be a vegetable, it is actually a fruit. This is even stranger when you consider that it is a plant that prefers colder weather, which is unusual for fruit plants. The edible … Continue reading

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