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April 16, 2015

A Dash of Common Sense

The media seem to delight in recasting dietary indulgences as health foods, and it appears that salt (also known as sodium chloride, the main...
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April 09, 2015

Healthy Plates Healthy Planet: Serving up Successful and Sustainable Strategies

March was National Nutrition Month, a perfect time for Oldways to hold the Fifth Annual Supermarket Dietitian Symposium at the Vinoy Renaissance in...
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March 26, 2015

Exploring the World of Olive Oil with Nancy Harmon Jenkins

It’s no secret that olive oil is an essential element of the Mediterranean Diet. It’s the principal fat, and the ingredient that brings together all...
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March 17, 2015

That's A Pretty Pickle!

Last fall, while attending the Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) in Atlanta , the Oldways team enjoyed a dinner at chef Hugh Acheson’s...
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March 12, 2015

A Taste of African Heritage Student Spotlight: Faith Trotter

Faith Trotter is a single young mother, a veteran, getting her degree in Supply Chain & Logistics at the University of Houston. To help get...
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March 10, 2015

Delectable Dishes - Recipes with Raw-Milk Cheese

With Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day right around the corner, we at Oldways and Oldways Cheese Coalition have been gathering resources to help all...
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February 20, 2015

Dietary Guidelines Report Highlights Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Whole Grains

Remember how eagerly you awaited your birthday, or Halloween, or perhaps Christmas, when you were a kid? At least each of those came around annually...
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February 19, 2015

Winter is Here. Be Prepared!

At a certain point it’s just too boring to talk about the weather, but perhaps you will forgive us Bostonians this month if we can’t help ourselves...
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February 12, 2015

Isa Does It, Indian Style!

Lately snow days have been taking over our social and professional calendars. Among the work-at-home, couch, and pajama dress code, these days are...
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February 10, 2015

Kid-Friendly Whole Grains

In cafeterias across the country, it’s exciting to see whole grains become the norm for a new generation of children. After all, with all three...
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February 05, 2015

The Cream Rises to the Top at the Winter Fancy Food Show

Oldways and the Cheese of Choice Coalition recently had the opportunity to attend the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. Although the name of...
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February 03, 2015

Hooray for Harissa (and Soup)!

This holiday I was the lucky recipient of some fabulous cookbooks. As I unwrapped these gems I promised myself I would take advantage of my gifts and...
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