NEWS: Apple Health Benefits

There’s truth in the adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” You can boost your immunity with apples—including apple products such as 100% apple juice, cider and apple sauce. According to the U.S. Apple Association, recent research suggests that apples might be the key to achieving a stronger immune system and better gut…
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RECIPE: Greek Pizza

Pizza with Greek toppings: Greek-Italianfusion cuisine. Photo courtesy zpizza.   Although Pizza was founded in Laguna Beach, California, we’re lucky enough to have two zPizzas here in New York City (three, if you count the one in JFK Airport). zPizza is all about natural, quality ingredients. Their crusts are made from organic wheat flour and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 5 Healthy Foods To Integrate Into your Diet

We don’t want National Nutriton Month (March) to roll away without sharing some healthy food recommendations. Whole grains are one of our favorite easy switches and there are lists and lists of others. These five foods were nominated by Healthy Steps by Jokari. They’re easy to integrate into your diet. Walnuts. A rich source of…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Gourmet Marshmallows

A two-layer Black Forest marshmallow with a chocolate bottom and a top made withcherry purée. It’s topped with dried cherriesand chopped chocolate. From CrumblesCookie Factory, it’s fabulous. Photo byRiver Soma | THE NIBBLE.   To adapt comedian Rodney Dangerfield’s famous line, marshmallows don’t get no respect. At least in the world of fine confections. That’s…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Change Your Sandwich Recipes For Spring

Ah, spring. The days are longer, it’s getting warmer and soon spring vegetables will be in the market. Add some spring touches to your sandwiches: Lose the iceberg. Instead of—or in addition to—lettuce, add baby arugula or baby spinach. Add fresh herbs. You can use whatever you have on hand, from chives and dill to…
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