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Pumpkins Good Year ‘Round

Nonna Joann • November 16th, 2011 • Nonna's Nutrition News & Views

What food comes to mind when you think of pumpkins? “Pie,” of course. For many people, the only pumpkin they consume is a piece of pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving.Crates of pumpkins in the grocery store are a sure sign that autumn has arrived and Thanksgiving isn’t far off. Unfortunately, pumpkins completely disappear after Thanksgiving. In [...]



Super Foods: Fabulous or Fad?

Nonna Joann • June 19th, 2008 • Nonna's Nutrition News & Views

“Me thinks,” if you’re old enough, you’ll remember watching Saturday morning cartoons with Popeye and Olive Oil. “I’m Popeye the Sailor Man, I’m Popeye the Sailor Man, I’m strong to the finich, ’cause I eats me spinach, I’m Popeye the Sailor Man.” Popeye gulped down a can of spinach every time he needed super-human strength, [...]