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February 16, 2012

Real Food – the Tasty Way to Enjoy Fiber

“Better your new year with more fiber!” The ad screamed up at me from the page, as I cooled my heels in the dentist’s waiting room. “Clear, taste-free...
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February 14, 2012

Q & A: SNAP to Health, Not Your Grandmother's Food Stamps

On a recent internet excursion I found myself researching nutrition education organizations that might be interested in learning about our African...
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February 07, 2012

The New Dollar Meal!

It is an exciting time at Oldways, as we embark on our new African Heritage & Health Program. As you may know we introduced our African Heritage...
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January 31, 2012

Celebrating Tradition From the White House to Your House

Since Oldways began back in the 90s, we’ve focused on the important role cultural heritage plays in good health. Our name says it all. The core of...
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January 26, 2012

Q & A: Talking "Chop" with Sally Sampson

We heard about ChopChop a few years ago when it was in its infancy. “The Fun Cooking Magazine For Families”– that’s their slogan. With their mission...
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January 18, 2012

Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Managed with Diet, Y'all.  

I’m sorry Paula Deen has type 2 diabetes. Also, I am hopeful that increased awareness about this all too-common form of diabetes will emerge...
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January 17, 2012

The Salad Sisters Share Some Salad Alchemy!

A few weeks ago, two of us Oldways staffers found ourselves in the kitchen at the same time, assembling a salad for lunch. We decided to combine our...
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December 30, 2011

Well Deserved Indulgences to Celebrate the Season!

I have learned through my years of weight maintenance that the occasional splurge is definitely part of a healthy lifestyle, not to mention an...
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December 20, 2011

Holiday Magic, Folklore, Aphrodisiacs and a Recipe!

The holiday magic has really hit me this week, and along with tending to all the prep for holiday parties and traditions, I’ve found myself cooking...
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December 15, 2011

Q&A: "Comfort Food Fix" with Ellie Krieger

Photo Courtesy of Nigel Barker We always enjoy Q&As for the opportunity to interview people we truly admire – people who are doing great things...
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November 29, 2011

Going with the 'Whole' Grain for the Holidays

Like countless other cooks in America, I spent hours in the kitchen last Wednesday and Thursday, preparing vegetables, baking pies, and roasting a...
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November 11, 2011

Soup's on - A Tribute to Our New African Heritage Diet Pyramid

We are always involved with exciting food issues here at Oldways and the past months have been no exception, as we prepared for the introduction of...
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