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Italy’s Sleeping Pizza

“From Naples to your front door.”     ——- Every so often, we like to circle back to this unique food offering – especially since it can be ordered with ease and shipped to just about anywhere in the world. The pizza is flashed-frozen and put to “sleep” using a state-of-the-art and patented cryogenic chamber!   “The […]

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Is Alcohol a Friend or Foe?

“The answer is not cut & dry.”     ——- Some Alcohol can be both tonic and poison. Literature suggesting that light to moderate drinking presents a plethora of health benefits can be found if people go looking for it. However, alcohol also has its detractors, who say that the risks outweigh the benefits when it comes […]

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The Nectar of the Gods

“Six health benefits of honey.”     ——- Some refer to honey as “the nectar of the gods” due to its ties to healing, divinity and culture in ancient times. Honeybees collect nectar from flowers and convert it into honey through an enzymatic process in their specialized bodies. Honey is stored in honeycombs for later consumption. […]

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Foods that Help Keep Cholesterol Under Control

“Simple & heart healthy choices.”     ——- Diet plays an important role in maintaining healthy cholesterol numbers. Although the level of cholesterol in a person’s blood is partly due to factors related to heredity, the foods one eats also affect cholesterol levels. When doctors discuss cholesterol with their patients, they may refer to total cholesterol, […]

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Eat a Peach and Bite into Health

“The tasty treat your body loves.”     ——- Peaches aren’t just delicious—they’re little bundles of sunshine for your health! These juicy gems are cousins to apricots, cherries, almonds, and plums, and they belong to the “stone fruit” family, named for the hard pit at their center that holds an edible seed. Bite into a peach […]

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Do You Know Mushrooms?

“What you should know.”    ——- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reports that mushrooms contain about 15 vitamins and minerals, including folate magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, and zinc. Mushrooms also are low in calories and rich in antioxidants, which can help to lower risk for inflammation.  They may also mitigate the risk of developing […]

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Effects of Alcohol on Mind & Body

“What you should know.”     ——- Having a drink when enjoying a good meal or attending a party is a part of socializing with friends for billions of people across the globe. Many of those people safely consume alcohol without ever experiencing negative side effects. However, anyone who consumes alcohol or intends to can benefit […]

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Eat This, Not That!

“Foods that help or hurt your heart.”     ——- No one wants to hear from their doctors that they have joined the millions of people across the globe to be diagnosed with heart disease. The Heart Foundation reports that heart disease, which includes diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system and stroke, is the No. […]

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Rum-Running in the Caribbean

“Once considered the drink of ruffians.”     ——- In 1976, the University of Pittsburgh was well on its way to winning the national championship for football. Like most of the Freshmen class that year, I faithfully sat in the stands of old “Pitt Stadium” and participated in perhaps the biggest party held on any campus […]

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The History of the American Hot Dog!

“Few food s seem as American as hot dogs.”     ——- Hot dogs are the yin to the hamburger’s yang. Franks and burgers are a common pair at barbecues and ballparks, and rightfully so. Handheld, portable meals, they pack a convenient and flavorful punchy. Few foods may seem as American as hot dogs. However, hot […]

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