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Food the Week [Part II]: Sumptuous Cinnamon

Posted February 17, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Jessica Hale

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Food of the Week

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re taking a look at the nutritional and medicinal benefits of spicy-and-sweet cinnamon, a food that has been warming up winter kitchens since ancient times. Although cinnamon is normally featured in desserts, it can be enjoyed in…

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Food of the Week [Part I]: Spicy Cinnamon

Posted February 16, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Jessica Hale

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Food of the Week

As Valentine’s Day comes around once again, spicy red cinnamon hearts are appearing in kids’ classrooms and on office desks everywhere. Cinnamon seems to be the official spice of the holiday, and in the spirit of the season, Food of the Week…

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Food of the Week [Part II]: Savoring Sage

Posted December 23, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Food of the Week

Yesterday, we introduced you to the surprising health benefits of sage - a seasoning that can help you whip up delightfully festive recipes this weekend. Not only is sage a powerful anti-inflammatory, but it is reputed to boost memory power, and…

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Food of the Week [Part I]: Get Smart With Sage

Posted December 22, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Food of the Week

Considering the time of year, you were probably hoping to see us proclaim the surprising health benefits of pecan pie, or proclaim candied nuts as our nutritious food of the week. Alas, neither festive indulgence can quite make the cut - but…

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