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Beans? Good or not?

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Many people have been telling me lately that beans are not good for you. So I thought I would do this article on Beans? Good or not? The first site that comes up on the web is Reader’s Digest. They say that beans are high in Fiber, Protein, Vitamin B, Iron, Potassium and they’re low in … Read more

Inside Dirt: Tomatoes. Beans. Peanuts.

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Chef Marian here bringing you the Inside Dirt: Tomatoes. Beans. Peanuts. This blog is DOUBLE the size of my normal blog, but I can’t find anything to cut here… so enjoy a longer one today! Recently, someone brought to my attention that a health guru told him not to eat tomatoes (something about the skin … Read more

Cancer Fighting Foods

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Here’s the story ~ about what you are eating. Cancer Fighting Foods: How they work in your body and what people (and studies) are saying: Whole Grains According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, whole grains contain many components that might lower your risk of cancer, including fiber and antioxidants. A large study including … Read more

Vegan Style Stuffed Shells

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I made Stuffed Shells over the weekend, and I thought today…. let’s see if I can create something smooth for stuffing that’s vegan. I’m calling it Vegan Style Stuffed Shells. So, you know what’s in your regular stuffed shells right? NO CHEF! Really? You’re kidding! Well, it’s ricotta cheese, some shredded cheese (I like white … Read more

Heartburn. What those pills can do for you, or should I say TO you! From Chef Marian!

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I just love to bring you the latest chatter on the web and tv. I’m like a nutrition gossip! But I do my homework, so gossip is the place I start. Especially when it seems to be a ‘find’ or makes sense! Or better yet? Any time I hear something that explains something I really … Read more