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Food: How to avoid potential nutrient deficiencies on a vegetarian diet

Metro Creative Connection Individuals choose to adhere to vegetarian diets for a multitude of reasons. Some do so ...

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Food: How to be a great campsite cook

Metro Creative Connection Nature enthusiasts often cherish the time they get to spend around a campfire. Whether you’re ...

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Food: Fresh veggies are not exclusive to spring and summer

Metro Creative Connection Spring and summer may be the seasons most often associated with gardening. But people who ...

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Food: What’s so great about whole grains?

Metro Creative Connection Grains are an important component of most people’s diets. All grains begin as “whole grains,” ...

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Food: Märzenbier A centerpiece of Oktoberfest

Metro Creative Connection Oktoberfest is a German celebration that begins in late September and continues into the first ...

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Food: 5 reasons to get an air fryer

Metro Creative Connection Air fryers have emerged as must-have items in recent years. Air fryers flew off the ...

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Food: Serve up a slice of sweet flavor

Metro Creative Connection Pie is delicious any time of year, but especially when seasonal fruits are included in ...

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Food: Essential cooking methods everyone should know

Metro Creative Connection Mastering an assortment of cooking techniques is a key to becoming a great chef, whether ...

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Food: Stems, roots and rhizomes: Learn your produce

Metro Creative Connection Fresh fruits and vegetables can be grown at home with relative ease. Home gardening also ...

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Food: Local wineries sprouting up in a town year you

Metro Creative Connection Rosé from wineries outside of Washington, D.C? Specific vintages from the Finger Lakes region? Reislings ...

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Food: Enjoy a homemade crispy pan pizza

Metro Creative Connection Crunchy, savory pizza is a comfort food that is beloved across the globe. Everyone should ...

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Food: Stick to your diet while dining out

Metro Creative Connection Dining out is a treat many people enjoy one or more times a week.  Restaurant ...

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Food: Who invented the banana split?

Metro Creative Connection Ice cream aficionados enjoy it in many different forms — from cups to cones — ...

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Food: How to eat to improve your energy levels

Metro Creative Connection A little extra energy during the day could benefit just about anyone. Late morning mental ...

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Food: Added sugars and their effects on weight loss efforts

Metro Creative Connection Added sugars could be compromising people’s effort to lose weight and get fit. A 2009 ...

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Food: Hazards that could be lurking in drinking water

Metro Creative Connection Life on Earth would not exist without water. Plants and animals rely on fresh water ...

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Food: 7 ways to incorporate more blueberries into your diet

Metro Creative Connection Fruits and vegetables are vital components of a nutritious diet, and few foods pack a ...

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Food: Serve apple turnovers at summer gatherings

Metro Creative Connection Few fruits have been associated more with America than the apple, due in large part ...

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Food: Backyard barbecue essentials

Metro Creative Connection Summer barbecue season is in full swing. Now may be a great time to revisit ...

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Food: Bite into these facts about hot dogs

Metro Creative Connection Hot dogs are the yin to the hamburger’s yang. Franks and burgers are a common ...

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Food: Tips to grill a juicier burger

Metro Creative Connection Summer weekends wouldn’t be the same without backyard barbecues. And no backyard barbecue is complete ...

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Food: Keep healthy items on hand for family snacking

Metro Creative Connection Who hasn’t been spending more time at home lately? Many families have perfected the balance ...

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Food: Food’s important role in overall health

Metro Creative Connection Nutrition is a popular topic of conversation, particularly among those embarking on a weight loss ...

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Food: A brief comparison of whole milk and some popular alternatives

Metro Creative Connection People avoid traditional cow’s milk for many reasons. Some people have ethical concerns about consuming ...

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Food: How doughnuts became so famous

Metro Creative Connection Doughnuts are beloved breakfast staples. A glazed doughnut to go with morning coffee on the ...

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David Freeze: More state parks

Editor’s note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County. ...

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David Freeze: State park visits begin

Editor’s note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County. ...

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