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Is Aspartame Bad For You?

Written by Greg

My wife and I were discussing the subject of artificial sweeteners this weekend, and the conversation turned to aspartame. We were debating whether aspartame is truly bad for you.  She has a friend who says she suffered from aspartame poisoning, yet the FDA repeatedly reiterates that aspartame is safe.   I started looking for the [...]

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How Stable Is Vitamin C To Cooking?

Written by Greg

The importance of vitamin C in health has been known since the early 1900′s, and its value in human health is interesting, since humans are one of only a handful of mammals that are incapable of manufacturing this necessary vitamin ourselves.  We must consume this potent antioxidant.  Yet for all its health benefits, the same [...]

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Why You Should Add A Purple Pepper To Your Plate

Written by Greg

I purchased starter plants for much of my square foot garden, and somehow ended up with a few purple pepper plants.  Although unexpected, we’ve incorporated several of them into meals.  But until I watched what happened when my boys tossed one into a pot of boiling water, it hadn’t really occurred to me to wonder [...]

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Why Eating Bluegill Can Be Part Of A Healthy Diet

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My 10-year old and I went fishing together this weekend, and he started asking me if we could keep any bluegill we caught for eating.  Since there was a time in my life when I never gave the question of eating bluegill a second thought, the conversation got me started thinking about whether bluegill could [...]

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The Smallest Ear Of Corn – Adventures In Square Foot Gardening

Written by Greg

It’s been 3 months since my kids and I made the decision to try building a raised bed vegetable garden.  After 2 months, we weren’t having much luck, having only harvested a few peppers from the garden.  Now we’re well into the third month, and despite our desire to avoid using artificial fertilizers, we decided [...]

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Tilapia vs Salmon — Which Is Healthier?

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After listening to a podcast a few days ago on the subject of seafood, I’ve been thinking about how different types of seafood compare, as well as the health benefits of farmed seafood in general.  This is the first of several posts I’ll end up doing on this subject. Tilapia vs Salmon By now, everyone [...]

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ICBIN Butter Spray – BBQ Cookout

Written by Greg

A few weeks ago, I received an invite to my first tweetup.  The makers of ICBIN Butter Spray are hosting a tweetup to share information about healthy grilling recipes and entertainment tips.  In preparation for the even t, they sent me a grilling package to test their product out, which included coupons for “I Can’t [...]

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Grape Juice And Resveratrol — Do The Claims Measure Up?

Written by Greg

Probably the best known of antioxidants, resveratrol is almost revered for its potential at reducing the risks of a whole host of diseases. Hence the massive interest in the potential healing power of grape juice and resveratrol.  But do the claims hold up under scrutiny? Grape Juice And Resveratrol Most people have probably heard of [...]

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Low Fat Blackberry Crisp With Oatmeal Recipe

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My wife tossed together this low fat blackberry crisp recipe a few nights ago.  Quick and easy, with an oatmeal crisp topping, it was delicious. Low Fat Blackberry Crisp With Oatmeal Recipe Preheat oven to 400-degrees F, and gather the following ingredients. Ingredients Fresh blackberries – 24 ounces White Clover Honey – 1 Tablespoon Unsalted [...]

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The Straight Story On Ellagitannin

Written by Greg

Ellagitannin is a polyphenolic antioxidant formed from ellagic acid and a carbohydrate (often times glucose).  Abundant in fruits, seeds, and nuts, ellagitannin is thought to have many protective properties on health, chief among them being potential anti-cancer properties.  The question for us is:  do the claims hold up under scrutiny, and if so, what are [...]

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