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Perfect Pamplemousse

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Pamplemousse is French for grapefruit. Here are some special ways to enjoy the brightness of grapefruit this winter.

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Just a Spoonful of Sugar…

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Many people are confused about the different types of sugar and sweeteners available today, how to use them, and whether they are healthy and safe.

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10 Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System

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With all the headlines about the H1N1 flu and the excitement over the vaccine, you would think that there is nothing you can do except get your shot and pray not to get sick this year. Nothing could be further from the truth. Considering that communicable diseases like colds and flu are highly contagious, your [...]

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Watermelon Rind Pickles

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Melons are ready for harvest and this week I found a yellow watermelon and a cantaloupe in my CSA box. Seems like as good a time as any to make an old-fashioned Southern treat: Watermelon rind pickles. 

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Date Night!

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Fresh, ripe dates are juicy and sweet, with a crisp skin. Here are some easy recipes to help you enjoy the special qualities of fresh dates.

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The Skinny on Fat, Part 2

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Just 100 years ago, Americans ate about one pound of sugar a year. Today, Americans each eat the equivalent of a half pound of sugar every single day.

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