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Dietary Fructose
by Dr. Paul Kennedy

It seems that the bad news about fructose (or more precisely, high fructose corn syrup or HFCS) just won’t go away. I have written before on at least three occasions concerning the pervasive influence of this all-too-common sweetener and the rise of the obesity epidemic in our culture. Of course, as I stated in 2003, 2006 AND 2007, fructose naturally occurs in many foods (particularly fruits and vegetables)...
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Product Review: Chobani Greek Yogurt
by Michelle Danella

I’m a big fan of yogurt for breakfast or a pre workout snack, but I am an even bigger fan of Greek Yogurt. Greek yogurt is thicker, creamier and higher in protein than regular yogurt. I have tried many brands, but my favorite by far is Chobani! Chabani is so smooth and creamy it’s like indulging in a rich treat without any of the guilt. Chobani comes in a variety of flavors including: pineapple, strawberry, blueberry, pomegranate, plain and vanilla....
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Recipe: Beefy Corn and Black Bean Chili
by Michelle Danella

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 93% lean ground sirloin
  • 2 teaspoons salt-free chili powder blend (such as The Spice Hunter)
  • 1 (14-ounce) package frozen seasoned corn and black beans
  • 1 (15-ounce) can seasoned tomato sauce
  • Reduced-fat sour cream (optional)

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