Which Oil is Better?

Sayonara quinoa.  See ya kale.  Buh-bye flax.  The new diet wunderkind is coconut oil. Truth be told, I don't use that much oil in my cooking and if I do it's usually a drizzle here or there so I can't vouch for the taste or cook-ability of coconut oil. But I was interested in the …

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Ode to the Avocado

I LOVE avocados!  They are great in place of mayo or mustard on a sandwich, cubed and topping a bowl of chili or veggie soup or smeared in a breakfast burrito. Not only is a tasty fruit, it has a bunch of health benefits! Avocados contribute good fats to one's diet, providing 3 grams monounsaturated …

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Green Tea is Gross

There, I've said it.  I can't stand the stuff.  I know it's this uber-health, anti-oxidant superstar but I honestly just hate it.  I hate the expensive brands as much as I hate the cheap brands.  I hate it cold.  I hate it hot.  I hate it with lemon and I hate it sweetened with honey …

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