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Dixie Diner’s low-fat, low-carb products fit the “Eco-Atkins” diet Last month I shared with you a study that was published in the June 8, 2009 issue of the medical journal Archives of Internal Medicine about a new plant-based low-carb diet the researchers described as “Eco-Atkins.” They were attempting to make the original hig […]
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The Benefits of Eating Slowly July 17, 2009
We eat to live. But however important eating is, people tend to take mealtimes for granted because of their busy lifestyles. With deadlines to beat and meetings to attend, many are used to getting things done in a hurry. However, eating is not something that should be rushed because it leads to stressful, unhealthy living. Nutrition and [...]
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Why Drink Raw Milk? July 10, 2009
Milk is one of the oldest foods and one of the first health products. But nowadays, milk is no longer what is used to be. Sure, we now have a lot of options when we go to the supermarket – pasteurized milk, skim milk, powdered milk, flavored milk, soy milk – but not of these [...]
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Simple Ways to Prevent Kidney Stones July 3, 2009
Kidney stones are one of the most common urinary tract disorders and can be among the most painful conditions a person can experience. A stone is formed when the kidneys are unable to prevent urinary wastes from sticking together, crystallizing and forming a solid mass. Most kidney stones are easily eliminated from the body. A small [...]
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How to Avoid Embarrassing Body Odor June 26, 2009
Body odor is the toxic smell caused by the fermentation or putrefaction processes in your body when you eat animal products and processed, refined foods. Contrary to popular belief, body odor does not come from sweat because the latter is odorless. There are bacteria in your armpits, on the groin area, near hair follicles and on [...]
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How Stress Affects Your Digestion June 23, 2009
Stress is any real or imagined threat, and your body’s response to it. Americans tend to eat under a state of stress and anxiety, says Marc David, director of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating. When you are eating under the physiological stress response, you could be eating the healthiest food but you won’t necessarily [...]
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Is Red Yeast Rice a Safe Way to Lower Cholesterol? June 19, 2009
Red yeast rice is a natural health product made by fermenting red yeast over rice. It has been used in some Asian countries for over a thousand years as a preservative, spice, food coloring (giving the famous Peking duck its familiar red glow) and as an ingredient in rice wine and fish sauce. In traditional Chinese [...]
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10 Tips for Raising Healthy Children June 16, 2009
Raising children is a joy and a big responsibility. Parents only want what is best for their children, that is why they work hard to provide them with a decent house and a good education. But aside from providing for their needs and bringing them up in a loving and supportive environment, good parenting also [...]
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Dr. Mercola’s 12 Cancer Prevention Tips June 12, 2009
Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases in the United States. In 2002, cancer became the number 1 killer of Americans under the age of 85. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), almost 1.5 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2009, and the latest estimates are indicating that by 2030, [...]
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12 Chemicals to Avoid to Protect Fertility June 9, 2009
Did you know that fewer males have been born in the last 30 years in the United States? Male infertility is on the rise and we have only ourselves to blame for this phenomena. Studies have shown that the accumulation of certain man-made chemicals, known as endocrine disruptors, are wreaking havoc with the endocrine systems of humans [...]
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Oprah: Selling Snake Oil or ‘Big Pharma’ Hatchet Job Victim? June 5, 2009
The Oprah Winfrey Show is an entertaining program and many people, especially women, turn to it as a source of health information. But in Oprah, Wacky Cures and You, the cover story of the latest issue of Newsweek, Weston Kosova and Pat Wingert bashed (to say the least) the talk show queen’s promotion of “dubious” health [...]
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Zut alors French wine sales go down the drain July 17, 2009
New figures show Britons now buy more wine from Australia and California than France. Charles Metcalfe explains why.
Cream of our hearts July 17, 2009
Telegraph View: One of our liveliest chefs has accused modern Britain of 'demonising' cream. He has a point.
Video: Vietnamese noodle soup Five Minute Food July 17, 2009
Xanthe Clay is inspired by Vietnamese Phast Pho for a tasty homemade noodle soup that is ready in minutes.
UK Pub Guide: The Holly Bush Potters Crouch Hertfordshire November 1, 2008
The Holly Bush in Potters Crouch Hertfordshire is a fairytale pub which casts a spell.
How to keep the weight off on holiday July 10, 2009
If you've followed Ian Marber's 14day summer diet and have successfully shed some pounds here is a guide to keeping them off while on holiday.
Video: Figs with mozzarella Parma ham and breadsticks Five Minute Food July 10, 2009
Try this easy fiveminute summer salad. If there are no figs available try juicy ripe pears instead.
British pub guide: The Jug and Glass Derbyshire July 9, 2009
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Restaurant review: The Nare in Cornwall July 9, 2009
Jasper Gerard visits The Nare in Cornwall.
The Big Lunch: breaking bread - and barriers July 10, 2009
Next Sunday's Big Lunch could unite us as never before.
Exclusive recipes from April Bloomfield July 8, 2009
The British chef April Bloomfield has taken New York by storm with her inventive cooking at the city's first gastropub. Here she shares some of her most popular recipes
April Bloomfield recipe: Greenmarket green salad July 8, 2009
April Bloomfield recipe: the Spotted Pig burger July 8, 2009
April Bloomfield recipe: cherry and almond pancakes with brandy syrup July 8, 2009
Sauce: light red wines for summer July 8, 2009
Looking for a soft light red this summer? Why it has to be New Zealand pinot noir?
Three restaurants of kind: off your trolley July 9, 2009
Off your trolley.
Restaurant review: Due South Brighton July 8, 2009
Hordes of people blaring music slapdash food? All in all not a great meal out by the seaside.
Are we too ignorant for French wine? July 9, 2009
Tracy Corrigan wonders why we have lost our appreciation for good food and wine.
Best charcoal barbecues July 9, 2009
The most stylish designs for your barbecues this summer.
Olives and peaches blossom in Britain as farmers adapt to climate change July 9, 2009
It's out with wheat and potatoes in with peaches and pecans. Matt Ford meets two men changing the face of farming.
Pierre Gagnaire: all the fun of the fare July 7, 2009
A French chef with a sense of humour and three Michelin stars? Rose Prince is charmed by Pierre Gagnaire the cofounder of the restaurant Sketch and his relaxed approach to modern dining.
Gardening: the latest gardening news and best gardening advice
RHS judge Andrew Wilson responds to criticisms of the show judging process July 17, 2009
Andrew Wilson Chief Assessor for Show Gardens responds to Tim Richardson's criticisms of the RHS judging process.
How to look after tomatoes July 17, 2009
Regular watering and sideshooting keep tomatoes on track
How to care for your lawn July 17, 2009
Mowing and feeding are vital to keep summer lawns trim
Are koi carp the devil's fish? July 17, 2009
Gardening insider Matthew Appleby's acerbic view of the state of horticulture
Treehouses: A home amongst the leaves July 16, 2009
Treehouses come in all shapes and sizes. Here are some of the best
Branch out - buy a treehouse July 15, 2009
As a new law subjects treehouses to planning permission Tim Richardson extols the virtues of this particular type of childhood magic.
Flirtation on the fairway July 15, 2009
A dating agency is offering the opportunity for romance through golf. Max Davidson tees off in the name of love.
The village curse of open gardens July 15, 2009
Planting and watering by torchlight Jasper Gerard didn't know what was in store when he agreed to open his garden for charity
How to use trellis in a small space July 15, 2009
Trellis covered with a scented climber makes a small space special.
Beekeeping diary: trouble with queens July 15, 2009
Ian Douglas discovers political unrest in his beehive
Romance of the rose the 10 best old roses July 13, 2009
The expert's pick of the 10 best onceflowering and repeatflowering old roses
Graham Stuart Thomas and the Mottisfont old roses July 13, 2009
Mottisfont Abbey celebrated for its old roses is plantsman Graham Stuart Thomas's masterpiece.
How to grow lilies July 13, 2009
Lilies are the artistocrats of the summer border and easy to grow when you know how.
Grow your own spelt: the new wonderfood July 13, 2009
How to combine spelt with summer vegetables for a satisfying and filling meal
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2009 by numbers July 10, 2009
The numbercruncher's guide to Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Hampton Court Flower Show 2009: Day two July 10, 2009
Stunning pictures from the second official day at the Hampton Court Flower Show 2009.
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2009 sparks fly in The Daily Telegraph Gardening Theatre July 10, 2009
Join the debate: should the RHS rethink their judging system?
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2009 lilies in the pink July 10, 2009
Hyde lilies at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2009 won the top award in the floral marquee and no wonder.
Caring for roses after heavy pruning July 7, 2009
How to care for a rose after it has been pruned heavily
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2009 how to bag a bargain July 10, 2009
Get ready for the great plant selloff at Hampton Court
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Gallic Journey, Without Leaving Home July 18, 2009
Good French wines don’t have to be costly. For Bastille Day, Dottie and John make white-wine coq au vin and pair it with inexpensive French favorites.
All Aboard for Trains and Wine July 17, 2009
A look at special train excursions and other rail-related wine happenings.
Drinks With a Jolt Draw New Scrutiny July 17, 2009
Two new beverages have come under scrutiny by state attorneys general concerned that the drinks' alcohol-and-caffeine content is a dangerous mix and targets underage drinkers.
It's Prime Time for Steak Lovers July 16, 2009
High-end beef that was once available only at steak houses and expensive restaurants is increasingly showing up in retail butcher cases.
A Jumping July of Festivals July 13, 2009
From Napa Valley to Vermont, a look at summer wine festivals.
A Little Cool in Your Cup July 13, 2009
With summer in full swing we thought it was a perfect time to find options for chilling wine. We searched some of the latest individual wine coolers and looked for relatively inexpensive options.
Luxury Wine Market Reels in Downturn July 17, 2009
Though Americans are drinking more wine, many high-end wineries are reeling from the downturn as even wealthy drinkers slash spending on fine wines.
A Portuguese Town's Big-Time Barbecue July 13, 2009
A monolith topped with an oversized limestone piglet betrays Mealhada’s standing as Portugal’s suckling pig central.
Tunes and Tastings July 13, 2009
Enjoy some wine and get down: A look at summer concerts at wineries around North America.
Segovia Aims for Small-Dish Big-League July 3, 2009
An effort is under way to remake Segovia's gastronomic image into a destination for tapas, rather than one for suckling pig.
Dinner Deep in Walleye Territory July 13, 2009
Raymond Sokolov visits three places Great Lakes foodies go for superior meals.
Getting Help With Wine Choices July 13, 2009
The wine columnists on picking good, inexpensive cases of wine and how best to enjoy the honey-based wine called mead.
The New Toast of Shanghai: Wine Bars June 26, 2009
Formerly a dismal place for wine lovers, a brand-new crop of boutiques and tasting rooms are expanding the city's palate.
How to Eat Out Without Spending a Lot July 13, 2009
How restaurateur Donatella Arpaia manages to eat out on the cheap.
One of London's Priciest Eateries Closes July 6, 2009
Tatsuso, a Japanese restaurant with a reputation for being the most expensive in London, has become the latest victim of the financial crisis and been forced to close.
Ah, a Cold, Refreshing ... Red? July 13, 2009
A Valedictory Toast July 13, 2009
Eric Felten raises a glass to his loyal readers with a fitting Martini, the Journalist.
Fortified Foods: How Healthy Are They? June 16, 2009
Food companies are getting more creative with the products they're enhancing -- collagen-infused marshmallow, anyone? But can they really deliver on the health benefits they claim?
No Flag-Waving for U.S. Chardonnay July 13, 2009
A few standouts aside, the popular white wine is still badly disappointing, with tastes like lemony, oaky water.
Cheese Whizzes July 16, 2009
Making artisan cheese is difficult but rewarding. Retirees who start their own creameries, goat farms and cheese businesses love the artistry, the rural lifestyle and, of course, the delicious cheeses.

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