Time to change up the coleslaw for tomorrow’ s BBQ. Celebrate the Fourth with some nutrient dense veggies! Cabbage is a densely nutritive vegetable, packed with antioxidants and other cancer-preventative compounds. Ingredients ¾ lb purple cabbage, cored and finely shredded ¾ lb green cabbage, cored and finely shredded 1 large carrot, grated ½ small red
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Saying “I Love You” With Chocolate Just Got Better
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Another Reason to Celebrate
With the holiday season upon us, sugary sweet indulgences seem to be lurking at every office party, open house, and seasonal gathering. Many of us make and eat the same indulgent desserts each year, despite the refined sugar and white flour. Traditions are good, but imbalanced blood sugar and expanding waist lines are not. This