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Haricots Verts with Ginger & Pecans

Haricots Verts with Ginger & Pecans

We all need to exchange that tired green bean casserole for this bright, complex dish that triumphs over its soggy cousin....right now.

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The Ultimate Cocktail Cookie

The Ultimate Cocktail Cookie

This sweet and savory version of the Ultimate Cocktail Cookie will add a patina of sophistication to your next cocktail party.

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Classic Cheesecloth Turkey

Classic Cheesecloth Turkey

This roasted turkey is the go-to recipe for D2D's contributing chef, Lisa Fielding...and for good reason.

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Lisa's Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Lisa's Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Dirt to Dinner depends on this Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake to keep Thanksgiving vibes going strong well after the turkey has been gobbled up.

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The Ins & Outs of Mushroom Products

The Ins & Outs of Mushroom Products

Mushrooms have gained a lot of attention for a reported array of benefits. We're delving into how to assess supplement quality and the role of third-party verifiers in ensuring their authenticity and effectiveness.

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Grilled Corn Salad with Tarragon

Grilled Corn Salad with Tarragon

This delicious Grilled Corn Salad with Tarragon recipe will enhance any summertime main dish with its refreshing crunch and zip! Best complimented by our cedar-planked salmon or your favorite grilled chicken recipe. 

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How Much Protein Should We Eat?

How Much Protein Should We Eat?

With supplements and bars filling the shelves, it made us wonder: how much protein should we consume? Here's what we found out...

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Cedar Plank Chili & Rosemary Salmon

Cedar Plank Chili & Rosemary Salmon

This delicious cedar-planked salmon recipe is perfect for summer grilling. Just cook up some fresh asparagus, add fresh-squeezed lemon, a sprinkling of olive oil, and a sprig of rosemary...and you have yourself a bistro-worthy creation to enjoy al fresco!

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Can sugar be healthy? Yes!

Can sugar be healthy? Yes!

Healthy sugar is the holy grail of sweetness. For this week's podcast, Lucy talks with Ed Rogers, CEO of Bonumose, to learn about the special nutritional components of tagatose - a healthy sugar.

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Milk: Should you go 'alternative'?

Milk: Should you go 'alternative'?

With so many substitutes for milk to choose from, it can be difficult to know which is best. How do mainstream milk alternatives compare nutritionally?

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Should MCT Oil be in your diet?

Should MCT Oil be in your diet?

With a new influx of research surrounding MCT oil, we can now evaluate the claims and myths surrounding this fatty acid. Should you try it?

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How is Salt Made?

How is Salt Made?

Salt is a vital component in the functioning of our bodies and it boasts over 14,000 known uses. Where does it all come from?

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Plant-based chicken: should you switch?

Plant-based chicken: should you switch?

Move over Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat beef burgers, there’s a new plant-based option in town. Let’s look at plant-based chicken and how it compares nutritionally to traditional poultry.

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5 Healthy Ways to Use Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

5 Healthy Ways to Use Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving dinner is one of our favorite meals of the year, but we always struggle with one thing – what on earth do we do with all those leftovers?! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

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5 Benefits of Apples

5 Benefits of Apples

Fall is upon us! And, with fall comes delicious, fresh apples! Snacking on a fresh-picked apple, the smell of an apple pie in the oven – we sometimes forget their nutritional benefits. An apple a day really can keep the doctor away and we’re going to tell you why!

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Does Red Meat Cause Cancer?

Does Red Meat Cause Cancer?

We regularly hear that eating red meat causes cancer, but isn't meat a good source of protein and micronutrients? There are a few studies that, while not in total agreement, are well accepted by the overall community as being plausible, if not probable about meat's relation to cancer.

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Do I Eat it if I Can’t Pronounce It?

Do I Eat it if I Can’t Pronounce It?

We are told that steering clear of scary-sounding ingredients is a simple, healthy way to avoid potentially toxic chemicals. But it’s important now more than ever to understand how food can affect us, because myths like this bolster unneeded fear during an anxious time.

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A Virtual Happy Hour with Vegan Wine

A Virtual Happy Hour with Vegan Wine

With social distancing, we're not at the mercy of a small wine list at a local pub. So should we start our virtual happy hour with something vegan? But aren't grapes an inherently vegan product? Animal products have a role in wine production, and vegan consumers should be aware.

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Boosting Your Health with Mushrooms

Boosting Your Health with Mushrooms

Boost your immune system during COVID-19 with your diet. Mushrooms can strengthen your immunity, while also improving brain health and inhibiting cancer growth.

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Coffee: Uniting Our Worlds

Coffee: Uniting Our Worlds

Our morning brew is so much more than just another beverage! Each cup connects us with farmers in the rainforests and mountains, highlighting the importance of sustainable farming. To bring our cup of joe to life, we introduce sustainability-rated Colombian coffee producer, Finca El Ocaso.

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'Tis the Season for Sugar

'Tis the Season for Sugar

As the holidays approach, sweets are everywhere! Most of us consume two to three times more sugar than we should. Further compounding the problem are foods with hidden sugars. So what does this excess sugar mean for our health?

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Superfoods: Super Healthy or Super Hype?

Superfoods: Super Healthy or Super Hype?

Blueberries, kale, and chia seeds are examples of "superfoods" -- magical foods believed to make us instantly healthier and stronger while getting rid of toxins. But can superfoods actually deliver? Or are we just being fooled?

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Comparing Traditional & Alternative Burgers

Comparing Traditional & Alternative Burgers

Plant-based burgers are popping up everywhere! And while we've heard about their positive impact on our planet, what about the nutritional value? What are the differences between alt meat, beef, and veggie burgers?

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Manuka Honey: Life Changer or Money Waster?

Manuka Honey: Life Changer or Money Waster?

Manuka honey’s antibacterial properties are said to help cure everything from wounds to tooth decay and even infections from cystic fibrosis. Can this supposed superfood really provide relief from these ailments?

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Don’t Be Fooled by Food Labels

Don’t Be Fooled by Food Labels

There are so many food labels today: Organic, Grassfed, No Hormones or Antibiotics added, Non-GMO, Certified Humane…the list goes on. D2D's here to help you understand them and to know when you’re being fooled!

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Pet Food for Thought

Pet Food for Thought

The FDA recently stated that several specialty dog food formulations have led to canine heart disease. With so many food choices today, what should we feed our pets?

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GMOs are Confusing: A Recipe for Understanding

GMOs are Confusing: A Recipe for Understanding

Consumers continue to be confused about GMOs. What if we told you that enhancing your banana bread recipe with additional nutrients is similar in concept to adding a gene to a plant?

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#CeleryJuice: Based on Facts or Followers?

#CeleryJuice: Based on Facts or Followers?

What is the deal with celery juice? How did it become a viral sensation overnight? Is its rapid gain in popularity attributed to any scientific research, or is this an example of society's demand for quick fixes and social acceptance?

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Bud Light - Foul Play!

Bud Light - Foul Play!

Wielding corn syrup as the knife to cut down the competition confused and misled consumers by engaging in a fear-based marketing ploy.

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Healthy Sugar? The Sweet Taste of Tagatose

Healthy Sugar? The Sweet Taste of Tagatose

Sugar can be addictive and bad for your health. What if there was a healthier option?

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