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The United Nations projects that the global population will increase from 7.7 billion in 2019 to 9.7 billion by 2050. That’s a lot of mouths to feed...
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When you start your day with whole grains, your first meal will be rich in important nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and potassium. Plus, the fuller,...
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You probably didn’t think twice before reaching for the pepper mill in preparing last night’s dinner. Yet, the contents of that pepper mill, what you...
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Our ingenious, intuitive ancestors discovered fermentation as a means to preserve food. Prior to refrigeration, fermentation prevented spoilage,...
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As Naomi Duguid and Jeffrey Alford wrote in their award-winning book, Flatbreads and Flavors , “Flatbreads are the world’s oldest breads. People have...
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When a panel of nutrition scientists updated the original Mediterranean Diet Pyramid in 2008, one of the major changes they made was to make fish and...
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From common foods like leafy greens, radishes, and sweet potatoes, to less familiar ingredients like cassava, plantains, and okra, the African...
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A squeeze of citrus instantly adds a welcome touch of brightness to just about any dish, sweet or savory. However, it might have the biggest impact...
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“Transformation to healthy diets by 2050 will require substantial dietary shifts. Global consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes will...
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Black History Month begins on February 1. At Oldways, we like to celebrate with a focus on food and health — cooking African Heritage recipes ,...
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You know Venice, but do you know the Veneto ? The Veneto is a region in the northeast corner of Italy and not surprisingly the region includes the...
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“I like to say that in our travels, there are some days that are more special than others. I call them ‘pinch me’ days.” -Sara Baer-Sinnott, Oldways...

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