Have you ever asked your mom about her pregnancy cravings? As an enthusiastic foodie and flagrant nutrition nerd, I’ve had this conversation with my mother many times. My fascination with the topic was recently heightened when I read an article in Chemical Senses (25: 729-737, 2000) which explained how fetuses learn odors from their pregnant [...]

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Black Bean Almond Hummus Adapted from a recipe from Eat, Drink, and Be Vegan, by Dreena Burton (Makes 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup refried black beans juice from 1/2 small lime 1 T. almond butter 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. cayenne lime zest, for garnish Notes: -You can easily substitute 1/2 cup regular black beans for [...]

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Screeeech! *Crash* I turn around and see two cars collide violently. Traffic soon erupts into a maelstrom of honking horns and frustrated drivers. As the above description suggests, I witnessed a car accident today while on my morning run. Such a scene is frightening enough in itself, but what made the danger even more real [...]

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