Although I no longer consider myself a vegetarian, I did maintain a healthful, meat-free diet for 7 years. Within that 7-year period, I also took up a new pastime—running. Contrary to popular belief, vegetarianism and running are completely compatible interests. However, here are a few key nutrients to monitor a little more closely if you [...]

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As you’ve probably inferred from my devotion to the Ellie Project, I am a fan of the more health-minded Food Network hosts. However, every now and then I take a tip from Paula Deen, the self-proclaimed “butter queen” of the food world. I came across her recipe for a Fried Egg and Avocado Sandwich, and [...]

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Last Christmas, I gave my dad quite possibly the BEST GIFT EVER.  I gave him a year-long membership to the Peanut Butter-of-the-Month Club. You see, I come by my peanut butter infatuation honestly—pretty much every member of my family is a PB-fanatic, each with his or her own preferred peanutty snack. My dad’s nightly ritual [...]

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