Meri Raffetto

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Mediterranean Diet: Embrace The Fat

Meri Raffetto

What comes to your mind when you think about a diet high in fat? Do you think of a healthy ...

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Is Microwaving Healthy – Does The Microwave Destroy Nutrients?

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The mysterious microwave, whether you hate ’em or love ’em, you can’t deny they have revolutionized the way we cook ...

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Health Benefits You May Not Know About Popcorn

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More often than not, when I am craving a savory snack, popcorn is my go-to. Since it’s so low in ...

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Ingredient Spotlight: What You May Not Know About Strawberries

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One of my favorite childhood memories is driving home from the beach – sandy, sunburned, probably dehydrated, and stopping to ...

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Eggs: How Many Is Too Many?

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I think it’s safe to say that eggs are having a moment in the food world right now. With popular ...

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One-Pot Pasta With Chicken And Asparagus

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Pasta is a fairly simple dish to make. More importantly, it tastes good every time. I’ve literally never been disappointed ...

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Just Say No To Deprivation

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So many times I hear women, frustrated with their current body weight, make statements such as: “I have to stop ...

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What Is Your Food Bubble And How To Make It Change

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Your food preferences are dependent on all of your eating experiences throughout your life. These experiences mold you into the ...

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Can You Be Addicted To Sugar?

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“I need to get off sugar, I’m so addicted!” If you have ever uttered these words you are not alone. ...

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Feel Like Your Energy Is Zapped? Go Outside

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When life feels stressful there’s no other place I’d rather be than outside. Whether I retreat to my backyard, go ...