By Anne Palumbo When it comes to nutrition, itty-bitty chia seeds might take you by surprise. While widely recognized for their high fiber content
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Lose Weight, Improve Skin with Zucchini
By Anne Palumbo Years ago, when gardening friends left baskets of zucchini on my front porch, I used to get so rattled. Blind to
Compelling Reasons to Dig into Red Potatoes
By Anne Palumbo Baby red potatoes are my go-to variety of potato and here’s why: They offer a smidge more nutritional benefit than white;
Can Italian Sausage Be Part of a Healthy Diet?
Our nation’s Italian sausage consumption skyrockets during summer months — who can blame us? The irresistible aroma of sizzling sausage sends our taste buds
Great Summer Food Watermelon
What makes it so good for you By Anne Palumbo Although National Watermelon Day falls on Aug. 3, we’re featuring watermelon today because warm
Ham: The Good, the Bad, and the Better Choices
Is eating ham healthy? It’s certainly something to ponder, whether ham only makes a holiday appearance at your table or is a regular indulgence.
Whole-grain Millet: Good for Hearts (and More!)
Fluffy like couscous or creamy like polenta, millet has many things going for it: it’s gluten-free (appealing for those trying to avoid gluten), a
Boost Energy and Teeth Health with Raisins
The strangest thing happened to a friend of mine, a vegetarian, the epitome of good health. A few months ago, she began dropping things
Open Your Eyes to Arugula’s Many Benefits
Eating healthier tops many New Year’s resolutions lists, and who can blame us? We’ve been forced to consume all kinds of sinfully rich treats
Mussels pack a mighty nutritious punch
My husband and I eat a lot of mussels throughout the year and especially during the holiday season. We like them because they’re inexpensive,