By Anne Palumbo Should we pity the poor prune? It’s shriveled, wrinkled and puckered. It’s best known for relieving constipation. It’s granny’s favorite fruit.
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Move Over Meat, It’s Tempeh Time!
By Anne Palumbo Ever since I put the breaks on meat consumption, I’ve been on a quest to find plant-based meat alternatives. Like many,
Our Body’s Most Important Nutrient? Water!
By Anne Palumbo Every January, like so many, I make a nutritional resolution: Consume more calcium! Eat more whole grains! Up my protein intake!
Great Reasons to Eat More Almonds
By Anne Palumbo Every day, I eat a handful of almonds. While I’m certainly crazy about this nut’s yum-factor, I confess to being absolutely
The Superfood to Eat Year-Round: Sweet Potatoes
By Anne Palumbo The problem with sweet potatoes is this: Many people think of sweet potatoes only when Thanksgiving rolls around. That’s a problem
Why Often-Overlooked Cabbage Deserves a Closer Look
By Anne Palumbo I always love a good nutritional surprise; and cabbage doesn’t disappoint. Although many varieties abound, today’s column focuses on the most popular
Your Stomach’s Best Friend? Fennel!
By Anne Palumbo Saddled with a finicky stomach since forever, I’m always on the lookout for foods that aid digestion. Probiotic-rich yogurt, high-fiber whole
4 Reasons to Eat More Blueberries
By Anne Palumbo When it comes to superfoods—foods that abound with compounds considered especially beneficial to a person’s health—blueberries always make the top 10
Nutritious Great Northern Beans Make Delicious Baked Beans
By Anne Palumbo Ever eat something without giving a wit about its nutritional chops? Say, a yummy side that accompanies your main course like
Lean Flank Steak Boasts Abundant Nutrients
By Anne Palumbo Some folks never forget their first kiss: I’ll never forget my first flank steak. It happened in a Mexican restaurant. The