Don Mauer
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Writers of new weight-loss book say it's OK to eat the foods you loveAug 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Can carbohydrate loving folks who feel that life isn't complete without potatoes, bananas or beans lose weight? Some say "no way" but Ellen Kunes and Frances Largeman-R...
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Tomatoes abound: Time to put them to good useJul 20, 2010 11:00 pm - I say toe-may-toe, you may say toe-mah-toe, but right now we're all saying: "Yippee, our gardens and farmers markets are over-flowing with tasty, ripe tomatoes." There'...
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On the hunt for a natural - tasty - sugar substituteJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - For several years I've focused on reducing sugar - the all-inclusive term for granulated, powdered, brown and raw, as well as corn syrups, honey, maple syrup, barley mal...
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Whether beginner or pro, it's time for a grilling refresher courseJun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - The granddaddy of all cookout holidays is rapidly approaching, so whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie, a refresher course in Grilling 101 will help ensure success....
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Keeping the weight off, three years and countingJun 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Losing weight isn't easy, especially for older folks; keeping weight off's harder still. Over the years, numerous conversations with readers has brought one thing into c...
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Magazine's handy guide shines light on healthier productsMay 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Over the years choosing products based on nutrition facts hasn't gotten any easier. Some nutrition authorities tell us that food packages claiming "high fiber" or "heart...
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Go organic, do your homework to avoid GMO foodsMay 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Genetically-modified foods sit on supermarket shelves largely unnoticed because those foods do not have to be identified on the label or in the ingredient list as geneti...
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Bison can make for a lean alternative to beefApr 27, 2010 11:00 pm - I've recently been searching for a local source for organic beef. I can track it down online easily enough, but since organic cuts already cost more than conventional be...
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Guys beware: Soy food may not be so superApr 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Are soybeans and soybean products like soy milk, guy friendly? The answer, surprisingly, could be, "No." I began to have an inkling that soy, what I considered a "super"...
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Good fats can find a place in your healthy food planMar 30, 2010 11:00 pm - A recent article I recently read online stated: "The low-fat craze has long since passed." I agree, and I'm pleased. It's true that back in the early 90s low-fat and no-...