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The Skinny on Fats – Olive Oils

Posted on November 15, 2011 by jen

By Margaret Riesen Adapted from Margaret Riesen’s “Food for Thought” column in MALIBU MONTHLY MAGAZINE In ancient Greece, the olive tree was a symbol of peace, glory and abundance, and the oil of its fruit not just food, but sacrament … Continue reading →

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The Skinny on Fats

Posted on November 8, 2011 by jen

By Margaret Riesen Adapted from Margaret Riesen’s “Food for Thought” column in MALIBU MONTHLY MAGAZINE After a bad rap – and the disastrous low fat/high carbohydrate movement that preceded our unprecedented obesity rates – dietary fats and oils are reclaiming … Continue reading →

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Got Organic?

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jen

One of the questions I hear over and over again is this: “Why should I spend money on organic, when I can buy the same thing for a lot less?” Well, it’s not really the same thing . . . … Continue reading →

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