By Anne Palumbo Pity the poor peanut. Despite being America’s most popular nut, peanuts rarely get the nutritional shout-out its trendier cousins get. Perhaps
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Why Buckwheat Is This Year’s ‘Go-To’ Grain
By Anne Palumbo From meal-flavored cocktails to hybrid snacks, premium bottled waters to soothing soups, the predictions are out for what we will eat
What Gives Spinach its ‘Superfood’ Status?
By Anne Palumbo I never liked spinach as a kid, despite my crush on Popeye. But now that I have more candles on my
Why You Should Try Almond Flour
By Anne Palumbo Americans purchase and consume more flour during December than any other month, according to the research elves at Fleischmann’s Yeast and
Turkey’s Many Nutrients Worth Gobbling Up
By Anne Palumbo I don’t eat much meat these days. But when I do, I turn to the star of 46 million tables each
Boost Your Immune System with Delicata Squash
By Anne Palumbo When I discovered delicata squash a few years ago, I couldn’t stop talking about it. I still can’t! The taste, the
Whole Grain Quinoa Full of Healthy Surprises
By Anne Palumbo Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a whole grain whose popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. Beyond being delicious, versatile and easy to
Is Shrimp Good For You?
By Anne Palumbo If you’re watching your cholesterol, you may be wary of eating shrimp. Next to squid, shrimp has more cholesterol than any
Move Over Prunes, It’s Kiwi Time!
By Anne Palumbo Every once in a while, I come across information about a certain food that takes me by complete surprise. I read
Nutritious Perks of Plant-Based Pasta
By Anne Palumbo My husband and I now get most of our protein from plant-based foods: legumes, quinoa, chia seeds, tofu and dairy products.