August 2015

August 31, 2015
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Two-thirds of Americans "Make Half Their Grains Whole"

Since 2005, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans have encouraged all of us to “make at least half our grains whole.” But are we listening? According...
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August 27, 2015
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Don’t Blame Cheese

Researchers at Food for Health Ireland are the latest group seeking to debunk the myth that cheese is bad for your health. Along with other...
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August 25, 2015
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Sweet on Sweet Potatoes

As summer comes to a close and we begin to think about the fall, sweet potatoes are on my mind. Well, actually, they’re always on my mind (and on my...
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August 20, 2015
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Build A Healthy Heritage Plate!

For her final A Taste of African Heritage (ATOAH) lesson this summer at Unity Health Clinic Parkside, D.C. instructor LaShell Staples asked her...
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August 13, 2015
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The Goodness of Pasta – A Canvas for all Cuisines

Nutrition experts have long known that energizing complex carbohydrate foods are a much smarter source of lasting energy than simple sugars. Pasta,...
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August 11, 2015
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Serve up Some Soba!

Most of us are in the habit of keeping a box or two of pasta in the pantry. When you add soba to the selection, you can expand your repertoire and...
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August 04, 2015
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12 Great Ways to Use...Blueberries!

You may have heard the blueberry labeled as a “superfood” because of its health benefits. Although this is just a marketing term, blueberries truly...
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