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Fantastic Farro

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I tried cooking farro for the first time with one of my foodie friends a few weeks ago and I loved it!   Farro might be my new favorite whole grain.  Farro is a wonderful whole grain that is derived from the wheat species.  It cooks almost as quick as rice and can add that missing […]

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Bean Math

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With the Pro-Plant movement on the horizon and Meatless Mondays becoming a huge hit, it is important to learn how to do a little bean math.  Beans are packed with fiber and water keeping your body feeling fuller for longer.  Beans, unlike meat, have phytochemicals in them, which are compounds that can only be found in plants and are a […]

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Let’s Talk About Breakfast Baby, Let’s Talk About…

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I love breakfast food and could eat it all day long.  In fact, some days I have been known to eat breakfast foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Whether your dishes are sweet or savory you can make breakfast foods fit into any meal and still have a balanced diet.  Following the healthy plate model:  Breakfast […]

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