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These gnarly yet vibrant vegetables have a sweet and powerful taste that can take the show in any dish. But its not only in the kitchen that this superfood shows its power. Beets pack a powerful punch in our bodies, providing us with vitamins and nutrients to promote good health...

In the past couple of weeks we have been fortunate enough to have a guest series posted by Megan Kizer. Megan is a close friend of mine who is currently studying Biochemistry at Binghamton University.  In our last two Newsletter posts, Megan has done an excellent job in helping us...

Eggs have a bad reputation for increasing cholesterol, but research shows that little of this cholesterol actually makes it into the bloodstream. This powerful protein source is an easy way to pack in a wealth of nutrients. To overcome an egg’s bad rap, here are some of the prominent nutrients...

What are antioxidants? We learned about free radicals last week and the danger they pose to our aging bodies, but nature has compounds ready to offset the production of free radicals. These compounds are called antioxidants. They contain more electrons than they need, and thus can willingly give away electrons to a...

Whoever was the first brave soul to try to eat an artichoke was truly a genius. These vegetables are picked right before they can blossom into a beautiful purple flower, but the nutrients packed inside go above and beyond its aesthetic appeal. Artichoke leaves and hearts pack a healthy dose...