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Summer is nearly upon us, and with it comes the fresh produce we’ve been waiting for - including the always popular strawberry, our Food of the Week and an annual favorite in most American households. Whether a tasty snack, part of a…

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It shouldn’t be hard for you to get excited about trying some new recipes with this week’s Food of the Week. Unlike some of our more unusual selections like quinoa or swiss chard, we’re bringing you a ubiquitous seasonal berry this time around…

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Fresh summer produce is making its way to your grocery shelves, so we hope this influx of bright colors and bold tastes has put you in the mood for some nutritious cooking adventures. But remember that one cannot live on fruits and veggies…

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If you love adding dried fruit to trail mixes, cereal or baked goods, but are getting bored with the same old raisin routine, we’ve got the answer - why not try adding some prunus armenaica instead? The scientific name for apricots is a…

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Spring has finally sprung! With April right around the corner, it’s time to stow away the parkas, bust out the umbrellas and watch the snow melt. It’s also the peak time for asparagus, a delicious and healthful sprout perfect for this week’s…

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If you’re looking to increase your consumption of soy but find tofu too boring and mock meats too processed, pick up a package of tempeh the next time you’re at the health food store. It has a unique flavour, it’s…

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Unless you spend a lot of time in vegetarian restaurants, you’ve probably never heard of tempeh, the Indonesian soybean cake that is slowly becoming more widely used in North American cuisine because of its many health benefits. The words “soybean cake” may…

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This week, we’re profiling walnuts for their delicious crunch and abundant nutritional benefits. The healthy fats found in walnuts make them an essential part of every well-balanced diet.

As we told you yesterday, a serving of walnuts contains almost…

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If you’ve been avoiding walnuts because of their high fat content, it’s time to take another look. Walnuts are not only delicious, but they’re also part of a healthy diet, and our Food of the Week.

Since our bodies…

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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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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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This week, we’re showing you how the tiny sesame seed can pack a big nutritional punch. Whether in seed, oil, or paste form, sesame fits in at every meal of the day. 

Sesame seeds are high in useful minerals…

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This week, delicious sweet potato proves itself to be more than just a pretty-colored palate pleaser. Chock full of nutrients, sweet potatoes are a healthy and versatile choice for a side dish or main course.

Sweet potatoes are…

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Sweet potatoes usually make an appearance at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, and that may be why they’re often dismissed as less healthy than many other vegetables. But don’t limit your consumption to holiday eating – this delicious and nutritious Food of…

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With Super Bowl Weekend upon us and the weather icy cold, chili seems the perfect big-batch menu item to whip up for friends and family. With antioxidants from tomatoes, sinus-clearing power from chili pepper and the carotenoids of winter squash (linked…

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