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June 14, 2013

By Julie Butterfield

June 10, 2013

Artichokes are native to the Mediterranean and are a variety of thistle. The edible portion is actually the bud of a flower that is eaten before the flower blooms. It is reputed that artichokes were enjoyed by the ancient Romans as a digestive remedy.

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June 3, 2013

When it comes to making healthy, nutrient-dense desserts, dates make the perfect sweetener because they are unprocessed and retain all the properties of the whole food. Even date sugar uses the whole fruit; the dates are simply dried and ground into a granular form.

May 20, 2013

Bell peppers are a great, mild vegetable that even picky eaters can enjoy. They are also known as sweet peppers or capsicum. The sweetest peppers are generally the red ones, because they are the ripest. Bell peppers are a rich source of vitamin C and the antioxidant lycopene as...

May 20, 2013

Don’t miss Dr. Fuhrman’s Specials on PBS...
May 16, 2013

By Julie Butterfield

So-called cancer cures and prevention get a lot of attention in the media. But how do we know the facts from the fiction? Dr. Joel Fuhrman will be hosting an exclusive Q & A cancer prevention webinar on June 19th (sign up ...

May 13, 2013

Chia seeds are native to South America and are thought to have been part of the ancient Mayan and Aztec diets. Although chia seeds gained popularity in the United States with the well known “chia pet,” they have only recently started becoming known in the mainstream as a healthy food product....

May 6, 2013

Beans are an essential component of a healthy, plant-based diet, providing a fantastic source of nutrients and disease-fighting properties (1). Black beans in particular are versatile and easy to prepare.

April 30, 2013

We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our Breast Cancer Prevention Study Dinner Fundraiser on June 3 in Maryland may be just about sold out but you can still donate to this critical research by attending an exclusive webinar and Q & A with Dr. Fuhrman. 

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April 22, 2013

Asparagus is traditionally a spring vegetable, with April being the most common month of harvest. Growing asparagus takes effort and time, as it takes three years from the planting of seeds before the first stalks are ready. Then, each stalk must be hand-picked. Although most...