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Nutritionist and author Ellie Krieger lives in a world of food where there is no fear or guilt, only joy and balance. No ingredient is ever off limits because food is celebrated, not demonized. On Super Bowl Sunday—a day on which eating is an essential part of the recreational ritual—we might do well to adopt her philosophy. As long as we eat in moderation and keep a balance in our choices,...

So I thought I would post something that is a bit of a departure from my usual fair. I just...

If weight loss is your goal in 2012, you'll probably find yourself eating more fresh salads. Besides being nutritious, salads help us feel fuller without being dense in calories. Incorporating salads into your diet will be easier (and less boring) if you add variety and interest by topping them with a variety of dressings. Here are four distinct salad dressings that will make your taste buds...

Nothing says happy holidays like a homemade treat! So check out GrowingBolder.com member Chef Steve's recipe for Eggnog -- made the (somewhat) healthy way.

It's that wonderful time of year and I thought I'd share a few Eggnog recipes. Not the healthiest, however nothing wrong in moderation. Eggnog It's a rich, indulgent favorite, and Christmas wouldn't be the same without it. Some eggnog recipes contain raw eggs. If you're concerned about safety, purchase pasteurized eggs or heat the eggnog mixture to pasteurize them yourself. Eggs need to...

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Which enchanted fruit grants eternal life? Chinese legend would have us believe that eating magical peaches bestows health, virility and immortality. Peaches came to the United States from China via Spanish explorers in the 16th century. While commonly enjoyed now, peaches were once a rare delicacy. In the 19th century, Queen Victoria would eat a fresh peach on a decorative napkin with every...

No doubt you've heard the saying cool as a cucumber, but did you know that cucumbers boast a number of excellent nutritional benefits? Cucumbers have long been a go-to nutritional source. Because of their ability to stave off hunger pangs, cucumbers were a popular quick meal for European traders; however, the popularity of cucumbers goes back much further. Cucumbers are mentioned in the Bible, and...

I grew up on a small, 100-acre farm in Iowa. To make ends meet for our family of seven, my father sometimes worked in nearby Illinois as a tool and die maker. He’d commute to his job on Sunday night and return the following weekend. In the summertime when school was out, my younger sister and I would sometimes travel with my father to his urban home to escape hot and boring days on the farm. (We...

If you've broken the eggs, you should make the omelette. ~Anthony EdenWhat’s Cooking in Carole’s Kitchen? I love eggs. When they were under siege from researchers for purportedly raising cholesterol, I continued to eat them, though I occasionally used the egg substitute.Research has since restored the egg’s reputation, so I can enjoy my daily egg each morning without...