Grocery stores are strange places full of even stranger food packaging concepts. Here's some food for thought edible substance for cerebration (pitifully-unsuccessful-avoidance-of-pun alert): Have you noticed how plastic continues to pop up in all sorts of food packaging? We all know that plastic comes from a limited resource; producing, trashing and even recycling plastic all have unpleasant consequences. And when it comes to health, it's…
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Hi, Apples! Sara here. Mark asked me to write this week's Smart Fuel column as he is buried in the latest batch of science and medical journals. So, I am here to tell you about the wonderful uses of the mandolin slicer in your steadfast pursuit of healthy meals. Right about now you may be thinking, "Mandolin slicer? That's not Smart Fuel!" but stick with…
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Introducing a new feature at Mark's Daily Apple: Sara Shops (it's a tough task, but she's up for the challenge.) I recently took to yoga and have had quite a bit of fun (make that hip pain) finding the ideal mat. I'll spare you the pain and eyebrow-raising I endured by sharing my newfound knowledge of rubber rugs with you. In case you've never tried…
Read MoreSara here, with some Big Moo musings for the girls. Dairy is one of those food debates that can go on ad infinitum, with plenty of good points on either side (much like vegetarianism). Raw vs. organic vs. regular vs. low-fat vs. full-fat...you get the idea. Dairy is just not, um, a black and white issue. I have my theories. I can't promise that my…
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Several Apples have written in wondering about MBT and other supposed jiggle-reducing shoe brands, so in the interest of truth and avoidance of unattractive footwear, let's set the record straight. Do anti-cellulite shoes work? No, no, and no. Here's a great article that debunks this ridiculous shoe trend. Not only are the numerous health and figure-fix claims about cellulite shoes total baloney, these kicks are…
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