Tag archive for ‘health’
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In Season Now: Lavender, limes and okra
Lavender is not only a fragrant, drought-resistant addition to the garden, the blooms can also be used in a variety of recipes. Columnist Michelle Beck shares some of her favorite uses for lavender, as well as limes and okra.
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In Season Now: Figs, eggplants and peppers
For an assortment of eggplant and fig varieties, beyond the one or two you might find in the grocery store, try the farmers’ market or even your neighbor’s yard! Columnist Michelle Beck offers some unique recipes for this seasonal produce. And, if you’re heading to the Coast, try some of her favorite spots for sustainably-grown foods.
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Digital diagnosis: More patients seeing doctors via Internet
Is telemedicine as effective as seeing a doctor in person? Some San Joaquin Valley clinics say patients – especially in under-served rural areas – get faster results by seeing specialists via the Internet.
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In Season Now: Juicy tomatoes and tree-ripened apricots
Tomatoes and apricots are such quintessential summer foods, they deserve their own column, writes Michelle Beck. Here are a ton of great recipe ideas for both abundant harvests this summer.
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In Season Now: Summer squash, loquats and mulberries
Our fresh produce expert, Michelle Beck, gives us tips on what to do with all that summer squash coming into season now. Plus, ideas for actually eating ornamental fruits such as loquats and mulberries. Time to raid your neighbors’ yards!
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Inner city LA farmers put down organic roots in Buttonwillow
Four years after being evicted from their 14-acre community garden in South Central Los Angeles, these city farmers-turned-nonprofit cooperative have opened a new, 85-acre farm in Buttonwillow – and added Kern County to its mission to serve communities with affordable, accessible, organic, pesticide-free produce.
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In Season Now: Refreshing summertime beverages
The heat has arrived! Time to relax with cool, refreshing beverages. Here are some ideas for healthy drinks that go light on the sugar and caffeine, such as herbal iced tea and flavored mineral water.
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In Season Now: Apriums and Memorial Day barbecue ideas
With Memorial Day weekend ahead, it’s time to think about firing up that barbecue. Here are some ideas for healthy grilling, salads, and fruity desserts. Also, if you’re not into early apricot varieties, try apriums – a cross between apricots and plums – which are in season now.
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Addiction is an equal opportunity destroyer
Whether it’s an addiction to alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, or something else, it can be particularly dangerous to those with a predisposition for increased dopamine release in the pleasure center of the brain. Valley Public Radio correspondent Shellie Branco talks to addiction experts in the Central Valley for her latest Quality of Life report.
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In Season Now: Dill, salad greens, ginger chips
Dill is for more than just pickles. As the herb comes into season, try it in a variety of dishes such as salads, a pesto on fish or chicken, or in a number of Greek-inspired recipes. Also, columnist Michelle Beck gives tips on expanding your lettuce repertoire, using crystalized ginger, and trying new gluten-free products.
