Government study finds too much salt in bread | Timi Gustafson

The highest amount of salt Americans eat comes from bread, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nearly 50 percent of the salt consumed in the U.S. is linked to popular foods such as baked goods, cold cuts, cured meats, pizza, poultry, soups, sandwiches, cheese, pasta and snacks like pretzels and potato chips. Many items loaded with salt don’t even taste salty.

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7:26 PM February 12, 2012 0

Debunking the Top Five Wine Myths | David White

"Red wine with fish?" muses James Bond, as he confronts the villain in From Russia with Love. "Well, that should have told me something."

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In the Name of Sleeping In | Living with Gleigh

I woke up this morning feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders. I even tried to get an extra hour of z’s, but to no avail. I realize I really don’t have the weight of the world on my shoulders, just a small portion, and certainly no more than anyone else, and probably much less.

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1:35 PM February 12, 2012 0

Esmeraldas Homemade Chocolate Pudding

Valentine's Day is just a few days away and all I can think about is chocolate! Nothing satisfies and comforts me more that a rich creamy simple pudding. I love the simplicity of this recipe because you just need a few ingredients. The most important ingredient is the chocolate ... Republica Del Cacao directly supports farmers to sustainably produce exquisite...

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Blogs 7:48 AM February 12, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Chocolate Hazelnut Layered Mousse – Gluten Free, Non-Dairy, Vegan

Looking for the perfect dessert to make for a special someone this Valentine's Day?Yes, Cupid ... even Gluten Free, Non-Dairy and Vegans can enjoy this creamy, crunchy and chocolaty dessert!This is so easy but it looks like you spent hours in the kitchen and is another great excuse to make something in my favorite Weck Jars!But how do...

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Blogs 6:55 PM February 9, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

For weight loss, cutting back on calories matters most | Timi Gustafson

People who swear by a particular diet to lose weight may be fooling themselves, according to a recent study by scientists at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There is no real evidence that low-carb, low-fat or high-protein diets make as big a difference as overall calorie reduction when it comes to weight loss, according to Dr. George Bray who worked on the study.

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6:50 PM February 9, 2012 0

Location, location, location! The high cost of living in a food desert.

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Blogs 12:06 PM February 9, 2012 Amy Croan, a Community Blog

Gluten Free Spaghetti With Lemony Garlic Sautéed Kale

After many years of separation ....I have finally decided to really accept my relationship and embrace it. You see ...many years ago I had to break-up with a love that used to comfort me, warm meand fullfill me with such joy ...I am happy to say that the time apart was worth it.We both had time to expand our...

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Blogs 11:15 AM February 6, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

School lunches will improve, but more work needs to be done | Timi Gustafson

School children will find more fruits, vegetables and whole-grain products on their lunch plates under the new nutritional guidelines for the National School Lunch Program issuedby the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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4:14 PM February 5, 2012 0

My road to the Super Bowl | Living with Gleigh

It’s Sunday morning, February 5, 2012. My husband and I turned on “The Road to the Super Bowl.” It got me thinking about my road to the Super Bowl.

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11:42 AM February 5, 2012 0

My Picks: Top 10 Superfoods for Disease Prevention

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Blogs 12:09 PM February 3, 2012 Amy Croan, a Community Blog

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