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Feb. 5, 2026

The Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15

The Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15

When choosing fruits and vegetables to buy, many consumers wonder about buying organic or conventionally grown produce. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has developed a tool to help consumers make smarter choices when buying all of those fruits…

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Oct. 21, 2025

Cooking With Lard, Yay or Nay?

Cooking With Lard, Yay or Nay?

Hello to our lovely health-conscious community. One of our listeners reached out to us after listening to our episode on ‘Fats’ to ask, “Is cooking with lard bad?”  Lard is a complex fat. It is primarily …

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Oct. 3, 2025

Sweet Tooth, Smarter Choices

Sweet Tooth, Smarter Choices

When I think about sugar, I think of all the delicious treats we love that are packed with it. As a kid, I was a total sugar fanatic—and as an adult, I still love to bake. Fortunately, I’ve found many great recipes online that use less s…

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Sept. 10, 2025

Staying Alive With Margaret and Susy

Staying Alive With Margaret and Susy

We welcome you to our new podcast, with hosts Margaret Cooley and Susy Hymas. Our first 7 episodes will discuss many very helpful topics on health, diet, nutrition, exercise, the body, and navigating the medical system. Staying Alive With Mar…

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