By Anne Palumbo We eat a lot of pickles here in the Palumbo household, and we are not alone. Americans eat about 20 billion
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Cream Cheese: the Good, the Bad, and the Lovely
By Anne Palumbo Every May, in honor of my mother, I make her favorite dessert: cheesecake with sliced strawberries. I typically don’t feature desserts,
Nutritious Potatoes Worth Digging Into
By Anne Palumbo The average American eats four to five potatoes a week. Surprised? Join the group. Even though this tasty spud is America’s
Prune’s Other Benefits May Surprise You
By Anne Palumbo Should we pity the poor prune? It’s shriveled, wrinkled and puckered. It’s best known for relieving constipation. It’s granny’s favorite fruit.
Move Over Meat, It’s Tempeh Time!
By Anne Palumbo Ever since I put the breaks on meat consumption, I’ve been on a quest to find plant-based meat alternatives. Like many,
Our Body’s Most Important Nutrient? Water!
By Anne Palumbo Every January, like so many, I make a nutritional resolution: Consume more calcium! Eat more whole grains! Up my protein intake!
Great Reasons to Eat More Almonds
By Anne Palumbo Every day, I eat a handful of almonds. While I’m certainly crazy about this nut’s yum-factor, I confess to being absolutely
The Superfood to Eat Year-Round: Sweet Potatoes
By Anne Palumbo The problem with sweet potatoes is this: Many people think of sweet potatoes only when Thanksgiving rolls around. That’s a problem
Why Often-Overlooked Cabbage Deserves a Closer Look
By Anne Palumbo I always love a good nutritional surprise; and cabbage doesn’t disappoint. Although many varieties abound, today’s column focuses on the most
Your Stomach’s Best Friend? Fennel!
By Anne Palumbo Saddled with a finicky stomach since forever, I’m always on the lookout for foods that aid digestion. Probiotic-rich yogurt, high-fiber whole