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Sweet Corn
(Zea Mays) A summer favorite that should be enjoyed at every barbeque is fresh corn on the cob. Known as maize by many cultures around the world, corn is a...
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Bottled Water – is the Premium You Pay Worth it?
With August marking National Water Quality Month, now is a good time to examine the quality of your drinking water. Especially given that in the past decade, our consumption of...
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Watermelon
(Citrullus Lanatus) Looking for a way to quench your thirst on a hot summer day? Watermelon is the healthiest way to do so. Unlike most fruits, watermelon has a high...
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Fish Oil Supplements May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of breast cancer, report researchers in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. This was the...
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New Technology Shows Promise for AIDS Vaccine
Scientists are one step closer to developing a vaccine for HIV. The National Institutes of Health issued a press release last Thursday announcing the exciting discovery of two antibodies that...
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Apricots
(Prunus armeniaca) Also known as the “Armenium plum”, the deeply colored orange apricot is one of the first signs of summer. Similar to peaches, apricots are covered in a velvety...
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Botox and Emotional Experience
A small study made a big name for itself in the media last week when headlines declared that individuals who receive BOTOX injections may also experience weakened emotions. The full...
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Summer Squash
(Cucurbita pepo) Once you see summer squash in the vegetable aisle of the grocery store you know that it’s summer. A relative of the melon and cucumber, summer squash is...
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Mixed Lettuce, Fennel & Orange Salad
About 4 ServingsDownload PDF of Recipe Ingredients:Dressing:2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar Juice from 1/2 lemon 1 tsp Dijon mustard1 tsp honeySalt and freshly ground black...
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Spinach Salad with Strawberries
About 4 ServingsDownload PDF of Recipe Ingredients:Dressing:2 Tbsp sesame seeds 1 Tbsp poppy seeds 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp honey Pinch of paprika...
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Fennel
(Foeniculum vulgare) Looking to add a refreshing flavor or crunch to a salad? Fennel is a tasty antioxidant-filled vegetable that can be paired with any fish meal or salad. Also...
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Strawberries
(Fragaria virginiana and Fragaria chillioensis) Strawberries are the most popular type of berry fruit in the world. Strawberries are identified by their rich, red color and heart shape. While also...
