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By Trisha Torrey, About.com In 2000, Fran Drescher, who many remember for her role as Fran Fine on TV's The Nanny, was diagnosed with uterine cancer. But it wasn't a simple diagnosis. In fact, Fran pursued that diagnosis for two years, seeing eight...
My friend and colleague from Bastyr University, Becky Boutch, makes simple foods taste divine. Her simple method of braising is a wonderful for greens, as it gently tenderizes and adds flavor. Serve these with roasted winter squash and salmon or...
Hummus is a traditional Middle-Eastern dish excellent for vegetarian sandwiches. The combination of chick-peas and tahini creates a high-protein spread. Tahini is a creamy paste made of crushed, hulled sesame seeds. Serve this delicious spread...
Wild rice is a native North American whole grain harvested from an aquatic grass plant. It has higher concentration of B vitamins, magnesium and zinc than regular rice and is especially rich in lysine - the amino acid (protein) most grains are...

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