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Aspartame
Known as Equal, Spoonful and most recently as AminoSweet, aspartame or 1-aspartyl 1 phenylalanine methyl ester is an engineered compound with three components: phenylalanine, aspartic acid, and methanol (wood alcohol). Phenylalanine and...
One of the simple ways I keep plastic out of my life and home is by using muslin produce bags and canvas totes at the market. I now have a collection of canvas totes from different events and markets, and I buy my reusable produce bags from...
Mike Partain was startled two years ago when he tracked down nine former male residents of Camp Lejeune, N.C., who shared an exceedingly rare trait.
A breast cancer diagnosis.
Partain, who was born at the base in 1969 and is himself a breast cancer...
As a registered dietitian and associate nutrition editor at EatingWell Magazine, I know that herbs and spices do more than simply add flavor to food. They let you cut down on some less-healthy ingredients, such as salt, added sugars and saturated...
Hey Dolls!
November is here and with Thanksgiving just past us I know we've all been giving thought to all the things we are thankful for. I know that I am incredibly thankful that I get to celebrate another lovely holiday season with my family,...
