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Alliumphobia is the fear of garlic, and it seems to be pervasive in English speaking countries. It is literally their loss, as was made apparent back in the 18th century when a highly contagious plague killed English priests who cared for the ill, but reportedly spared the French, garlic-eating priests. In […]

There is a debate raging about whether eating animal protein can lead to osteoporosis. It’s the Vegetarians vs. the Carnivores, and both sides have an array of studies to cite. If you look a little closer you will find a common thread that runs through both sides’ arguments.
When proteins, whether from an animal […]

Faster than you could speed dial for Chinese and wait for a package of deep-fried spring rolls to arrive at your doorstep, you could instead wrap up a few delightful un-fried spring rolls. Though arguably lacking the crunchy exterior of the fried version, the flavors within are fresher — reminiscent of the herbaceous bounty […]

Some vitamins just don’t garner the respect they deserve. Apparently most adults between the ages of 18 and 44 are at risk of running a vitamin K deficiency. Why should we be concerned? Apparently, vitamin K aids in proper bone maintenance and wards off osteoporosis. The recommended daily allowance of […]

This post is part of the Well Fed Network’s “Celebrating Summer” Series.

Looking for a cool salad to pair up with something spicy off the barbeque? Perhaps a salad that asserts itself yet simultaneously offers contrast? This salad is based on a traditional Thai green papaya salad, where the papaya has been substituted with carrot.

Carrots […]

This post is part of the Well Fed Network’s “Celebrating Summer” Series.

It’s just about that time of year when even hardcore foodies think twice about cooking. I don’t mean to say that we all stop preparing gourmet meals, but that we find excuses to keep the oven and maybe even the stove shut down. […]

Editor’s note - This piece is the second in a series by Jade Ledger on Fats. The third article in the series can be found here.
What percentage of your daily calories should you be getting from fat? According to the USDA, not more than 30%. Does that mean that if you are training […]

Americans have an ongoing unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. Debi Morris, a fellow Fit Fare writer, addressed this issue well in her recent review of Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy. A clear example of dietary dysfunctional behavior is the market for fat-free foods. How many people stop and ask the question […]

As a plant produces a seed, it encapsulates within that seed’s coat all of the nutrition that will be essential for the establishment of the emergent sprout. That means that along with the fats, carbohydrates, and proteins necessary for fueling a sprout’s growth, come a bundle of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals (including trace […]

Editor’s note - This piece is the second in a series by Jade Ledger on Fats. The second article in the series can be found here.
Once upon a time obtaining dinner meant picking a few berries off that shrub over there, and spearing a salmon out of the stream. Then we got it in […]