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Assessing the Risk (of GMOs)
By Dixie Vogel on January 31, 2018
Some people are terrified of GMOs. Others are wholehearted advocates. I suspect most live somewhere in between: not especially frightened or especially enthusiastic about GMOs. Maybe people are a bit...
The Science of GMOs
By Dixie Vogel on January 30, 2018
I have a history of avoiding GMO conversations. It’s not the topic itself that bothers me. I dig science, and GMOs are straight-up science, applied in a way that impacts nearly everyone on the planet...
Antibiotic, GMO and Hormone Food Labels Explained
By Hannah Becker on January 17, 2018
The holiday feasts are behind us. New Year’s resolutions have been made. Time to eat healthy. But what is “healthy?” Chances are you’ve perused the grocery aisles and felt bombarded by confusing...
How Craft Beer is Made
By Rick McNary on January 11, 2018
If you’re like me, there’s nothing better than popping open my favorite beer after a day of hard work. According to the Brewers Association (yes, there is one!) beer sales were flat overall in the...
How to eat healthy
By Dixie Vogel on January 2, 2018
These days, I consider it nothing short of a minor miracle when people manage to find food they feel comfortable eating. To be smart and virtuous eaters according to what we’re told, our food must...
Apple donuts
By Cara Harbstreet on January 2, 2018
Fruit is a common snack for kids because it’s so convenient. It can get boring, and sometimes we need a little change to spice up our routine. Apple donuts are easy to prepare and make snack time...
A flavorful healthy snack
By Cara Harbstreet on January 2, 2018
Many snacks are chock full of sodium and over time our taste buds can become accustomed to craving more salt. Instead of hitting the salt shaker, we can sprinkle a small amount of coarse grain salt...
A sweet healthy snack
By Cara Harbstreet on January 2, 2018
Fresh fruit is naturally sweet but sometimes that just doesn’t quite cut it. A whole grain English muffin with peanut or almond butter can serve as a base for your favorite fruit topped with mini...
A healthy snack with crunch
By Cara Harbstreet on January 2, 2018
If you're looking for a filling, healthy and crunchy snack, look no further than fresh vegetables. Fresh veggies provide the ultimate crunch factor, and including a grain such as pretzels or pita...
