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Hot Peppers: The Newest Weapon Against Terrorism? By Laurel House IN Food & Health Mar 22 2011 The Indian military is turning to no-tech resources to create new high tech weapons against terrorism: Hot peppers. But not just any hot pepper- Bhut Jolokia, the world’s hottest chili. + READ MORE

8 Foods That Fight Fat By Care2.com IN Food & Health Jul 29 2010 Tired of that spare tire? Sick of your love handles? You can increase your body’s fat-burning power by eating more foods that strengthen your liver (your body’s main fat-metabolizing organ) to burn fat better. The result? A leaner you! There are many great liver-boosting foods; here are eight favorites + READ MORE

Can Pumpkin Pie Actually Help Make You Healthier? By Laurel House IN Food & Health Dec 15 2009 More than a dash to spruce up a boring dish, all spices come with a list of health benefits (like bad breath-banishing, infection protection, and blood sugar-balancing) that are often totally missed when simply mixed into a crock pot. It's time to view your spice rack in a whole new purpose-driven way. One of our favorite holiday spices is cinnamon. And thankfully, as you're noshing on rich bites of luscious pumpkin pie at this year's holiday fetes, you'll know that pie offers more than meets the eye (and tongue). + READ MORE

Potent Anti-Viral Tea By Care2.com IN Food & Health Nov 25 2009 A gifted African healer from Ghana gave my fiancé Len, who had the flu, instructions for how to make and use this strong and delicious tea remedy formula. I drank some too because it had such a vibrant apple cider/ginger/lemon essence that I found irresistibly sweet, tart and spicy (and of course, I didn?t want to get sick either). I never got the virus and Len recovered without lung problems, to which he is prone. + READ MORE

Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Ginger Pecan Crust By Care2.com IN Food & Health Nov 11 2009 The first time I had sweet potato cheesecake was at the famed Galatoire?s in New Orleans. The exact Galatoire?s recipe is, well, a bit caloric. Instead, here is an ever so slightly healthier version of sweet potato cheesecake, perked up with a nutty ginger crust. + READ MORE

Turn Lasagna Into Infection-Protection with Oregano By Laurel House IN Food & Health Oct 30 2009 More than a dash to spruce up a boring dish, all spices come with a list of health benefits (like bad breath-banishing, infection protection, and blood sugar-balancing) that are often totally missed when simply mixed into a crock pot. It's time to view your spice rack in a whole new purpose-driven way. + READ MORE

Preserving the Harvest: Pear, Port, and Thyme Conserve By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Sep 30 2009 A delicious and easy to make fruit conserve. + READ MORE

Emeril's Sweet And Hot Pepper Chicken By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Sep 14 2009 Emeril Lagasse's recipe for sweet and hot pepper chicken from the Wok on the Wild Side episode of Emeril Green. + READ MORE

Emeril's Lobster Beignets with Lime Tartar Sauce By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Sep 4 2009 Emeril's recipe for lobster beignets with lime tartar sauce from the Island Flair episode of Emeril Green + READ MORE

Curried Shrimp Lettuce Wraps By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Sep 1 2009 I wrote earlier this week that I took on a 100 percent local week of eating. I found these local shrimp and decided to use them with my beautiful romaine heads. + READ MORE

Indian Cuisine at Home: Dal Makhani By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Aug 25 2009 I've always been a fan of Indian foods because so many of the dishes are vegetarian and still so full of flavor. Making Indian food at home can be a bit intimidating however because it seems like involves so many ingredients. But the fact of the matter is that when you purchase the spices and such you?ll use them over and over again in your dishes. + READ MORE

Emeril's Korean Barbecue Tofu By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Aug 24 2009 Emeril's recipe for Korean Barbecue Tofu from the Eat Your Tofu episode of Emeril Green. + READ MORE

Fire Up Your Metabolism and Burn More Calories Naturally with Herbs By Laurel House IN Food & Health Jun 24 2009 Does your metabolism need a jump start? Sure it's summer time and the sun is heating things up. But what about the fire that burns within your body? It's time to light a match in your metabolic mechanism by going green wiht herbs. + READ MORE

Healthy and Filling Garnet Yam and Chard Fritters By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jun 23 2009 Fritters are always a good way to go if you're not sure how to use some leftover ingredients. And fritters don't have to be unhealthy. While the term fritter in itself seems to give the impression that it's dropped in the big daddy fryer until all its nutrients have dispersed, that's not always the case. Skillet frying in some high quality oil can be healthy. In addition, according to Natural Health, garnet yams help keep your vision in good shape as you age. Its anti inflammatory qualities are essential to maintaining eye health. Yams are also a source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium, and iron. Chard helps to keep bones strong as we age reducing the chances of osteoporosis which plagues 50 percent of women as they age. Chard provides 300 percent of the RDA of Vitamin K as well as calcium, Vitamin A, C, and E to protect brain function. + READ MORE

5 Reuses for: Spice bottles By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 5 2009 If you've ever gotten stuck having to buy a new bottle of ground cinnamon because there isn't a bulk package in sight, then you probably have an extra spice bottle (or five) lying around. Recycling is always an option, but small glass bottles can be hard to come by, so why not make good use of them? + READ MORE

Shonta's Southwester Spice (Featured on Emeril Green) By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Feb 13 2009 Emeril Lagasse's recipe for southwestern spice from the Spice of Life episode of Emeril Green. + READ MORE

Emeril's Shrimp and Veggie Summer Rolls with Asian Dipping Sauce By Erin Hollingsworth IN Food & Health Feb 9 2009 Emeril Lagasse's recipe for shrimp and veggie summer rolls with Asian dipping sauce from the International Appeal episode of Emeril Green. + READ MORE

Make This Delicious Beef Curry in Your Crock Pot By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Feb 2 2009 My grandmother lived to be 102 and I always thought one reason was her healthy appetite. She always ate proper meals. She was never one of those elderly ladies to who starts to subsist on tea and toast until they fade away. + READ MORE

Jared's Southwest Rub By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jan 9 2009 Emeril Lagasse's shares Jared's Southwest rub recipe from the Emeril's Green Team Tailgate episode of Emeril Green. + READ MORE

Not Hosting Thanksgiving? Thank Your Host With a Delicious Pumpkin Roll By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Nov 21 2008 It can be quite the relief to escape hostess duties on, by all accounts, the biggest foodie holiday of the year. If someone else is going to the tremendous trouble of inviting you over this Thanksgiving, you better come with gift in hand. If you bring this delectable pumpkin roll, you're sure to get the invite next year as well. I have to thank my wonderful mother for introducing me to this and tons of other family favorites. + READ MORE