Last Thursday, Burger King announced that it will be partnering with Quaker oats and adding made-to-order oatmeal to its breakfast menu nation-wide. With several other chains offering this whole grain breakfast option as well (e.g., Starbucks, Jamba Juice, and McDonald’s), it appears that the breakfast drive-thru is becoming decidedly healthier. To be honest, I can’t [...]

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Earlier today, I sent out a call for Reader Request topics on both my Twitter feed and the Broccoli Hut Facebook page. All the requests I received presented interesting topics, but one in particular captured my attention: Melanie, first and foremost I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis…but I am a firm believer [...]

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A few weeks ago, I visited the library. Sure, I hit up the fiction and cookbook sections, as per usual…but I also discreetly shuffled over to the health section. After digging through myriad shelves of diet books, I found what I was looking for: Weight Training for Dummies. Although I’ve been rotating the same old [...]

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