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  1. Why Grass-Fed Beef is a Cut Above the Rest

    10/4/08 10:21am by eapgourmet
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    Unfortunately, cattle are not always responsibly raised or slaughtered for our consumption in the U.S. Grass-fed cattle are more environmentally friendly, healthy and humanely treated; however, grass-fed beef is somewhat of a "rarity" in American markets. So how are grass-fed cattle different than other cattle? Grass is a natural food for cattle; feeding them grain can cause digestive issues - often necessitating antibiotics to maintain their health.  Read more >

  2. Chocolate vs. Dermatology: Acne Care Debate

    7/16/08 12:37pm by eapgourmet
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    Eating chocolate can make those nasty pimples go away. At least that's what the people at Frutels, LLC are saying. Not surprisingly, this new chocolate nutraceutical that claims to clear up acne has some dermatologists up in arms. Frutels says its chocolate delivers an acne-fighting nutritional formula that works against the main causes of acne: hormones, diet and stress. Needless to say, this flies directly in the face of what dermatologists have long argued - that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of acne.  Read more >

  3. Vitamin D and Heart Health?

    4/16/08 1:18pm by eapgourmet
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    According to research reported at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Annual Conference 2008, low levels of vitamin D may be a factor in peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Studies conducted by the American Heart Association indicate that low levels of vitamin D may be associated with an increased risk for PAD, which occurs when the arteries in a person's legs narrow or become clogged with fat. The association estimates that 8 million Americans are affected by PAD.  Read more >

Erika Pitera

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Erika Pitera
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I'm a freelance journalist and food writer in Orlando, FL. I love fine dining, gourmet and specialty foods, wine and spirits and cooking at home. But even more so, I love writing about it all!
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