Editor’s Note: The antioxidant theory has been in our collective face for way too long. It’s a theory that’s never been proven. In fact, it’s been disproven. Yet it remains an urban legend—and it continues to do harm. Read on to learn everything you need to know about vitamins and antioxidants from author Mark Anderson. […]
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s a prime opportunity to showcase a food synonymous with love. So this year, rather than waste money on a mediocre steak at an inflated price, why not stay in with your beloved and serve something special? The food that immediately comes to mind when we think of […]
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Feb
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I come from a long line of huggers, and I wear my “Free Hugs” T-shirt with pride. There’s really nothing quite like giving or receiving a hug, especially when it involves someone you adore completely. With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, and with your loved ones expecting even more gestures of affection, there’s […]
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Feb
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Geneticist Craig Ledbetter examines a self-pollinating almond selection in a California test plot. Here’s one thing I thought I knew absolutely: almonds require honeybees for pollination. Well, it turns out I was almost correct. Eighty percent of the world’s almond crop is grown in California on more than 600,000 acres. That’s where the best attributes—long, […]
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Pet owners love their furry family members, and they’re increasingly demanding the same natural approaches to nutrition for their pets that they value for themselves. Veterinary practitioners, here’s a unique opportunity to get the information you need to deliver quality holistic care to your clients’ four-legged friends. Join Tom Cameron, DVM, at one of the […]
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Ask Chef Phyllis: I was lucky enough to be in Paris around Valentine’s Day. I stopped by a patisserie that featured many kinds of truffles. I tried a few of them, but my absolute favorite was a dark chocolate truffle with lime and honey. They were expensive but absolutely worth the price. Can truffles be […]
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“This year more than 920,000 Americans will have a heart attack; nearly half of them will occur without prior symptoms or warning signs.” —The Heart Foundation And what is the cause of these heart attacks? Most Americans are convinced it’s all cholesterol’s fault. But I found out why that’s a dangerous myth after reading the updated version […]
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Pad thai is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods. Perfectly balanced between salty, sour, sweet, and spicy, this classic Thai staple has many variations, but all will likely contain a few key ingredients: noodles, egg, and peanuts. This dish is traditionally made with wide, flat rice noodles, and if not made properly it can […]
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Sure, it’s a few weeks past the New Year, and you’ve already made your resolutions—done and started. Way to go! Now that you’re in the groove of making those personal ambitions a reality, why not shift your focus in a way you may not have considered in the past. Could a few simple resolutions for […]
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Want to learn more about healthy foods? Expert food guru Monica Corrado will be giving Food Talk presentations Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Thrive! Wellness Center in Fort Collins. Monica is a traditional food chef, holistic Certified Nutritional Consultant, member of the Honorary Board of the Weston A. Price Foundation, professional member […]
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We don’t need to be creative at a master level to gain benefits; we need only lose ourselves in the passionate involvement of whatever it may be that entrances us. Whenever we do something we love, the energy we tap into is more powerful than science’s arsenal of drugs. —Anatomy of an Illness, Norman Cousins […]
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Jan
It’s that time again. Now that the New Year is upon us, we’re making resolutions to improve our diet, get more exercise, and take better care of our families—but sometimes we forget about our four-legged family members. When it comes to giving our pets the nutritional support they need to enjoy long, healthy lives, where […]
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Ask Chef Phyllis: I love New Orleans, but I’ve only gone to Mardi Gras once. I like Creole food too. Most of the restaurants have a specialty, so it’s hard to decide what to order. My husband and I tried the Muffaletta sandwich at one place as well as the gumbo from the famous Cochon […]
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Jan
Jan
Since we’re smack dab in the middle of the cold weather season, I have no doubt that your weekly menu items are much the same as mine—soups, stews, and pot roasts. Warm, comforting foods always seem to fit the bill when the temp gets low. But as much soup as we go through this time […]
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Jan
Jan
From: Dr. WM Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 7:39 AM To: Mark Anderson Subject: I’m bummed Mark, I’m bummed. I recently was told that Standard Process Calcium Lactate is calcium carbonate from limestone bound to lactate from tapioca. Cripes. It’s counter to Courtney’s discussion on the easy conversion of calcium lactate to an ionized form, […]
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Jan
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Meat Stock and Bone Broth. Culturing Dairy. Men in Kitchens. These are some of our most popular ebooks, and now they’re available in a high quality printed format. That’s right. We heard you loud and clear: Ebooks just don’t always work for you. You like your cookbooks in the kitchen. You need to write notes […]
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Here we are, mid-January. The hubbub of the holidays has faded to a blur in our memories, and we’re winding down for the last stretch of winter. It’s around this time of year when I find myself getting antsy for brighter, fresher food on my plate. Maybe it’s because the produce aisle is so woefully […]
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Jan
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I adore my cast iron skillets. I have the utmost respect for any device that makes the perfect fried egg and doubles as a weapon in a pinch. I’m a pacifist by nature, so it’s not like I keep one at the side of the bed or anything—but, ya’ know, if push came to shove. […]
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Jan
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Few supplements are taken as often—and used as improperly—as calcium. Dishonest peddlers have made millions of dollars by hyping this precious mineral. They give false hope to those who suffer from calcium deficiency, which creates a real dilemma for many holistic practitioners. In this short educational presentation, I’ll explain why. I have to admit that […]
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Jan
Jan
Ask Chef Phyllis: After purchasing a half side of beef last summer, I have very little of the better cuts like steak, filet mignon, and roast left by the end of the year. I saw your recipe for French Beef Stew on Facebook (I’m Jena’s friend) and decided to try it. The beef cubes were […]