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Dear Ruthy, I keep hearing that chocolate “can be” healthy, but how do I know that I’m buying the good stuff and not candy?

Not all chocolate is made equally, especially when it comes to Cacao and Cocoa.

Dear Ruthy, Now that summer has hit with full force, I find that I’m always feeling dehydrated, no matter how much water I (try to remember to) dri...

Dear Ruthy, I know I need to incorporate more leafy greens into my diet but I’m just not a savoury breakfast person, and I find that raw vegetables...

Dear Ruthy, What’s the best way to store nuts and seeds? In the pantry, or in the fridge or freezer?

Firstly, let’s talk just a little “Fresh Greens 101” so that we understand why ultimately, washing herbs as soon as you buy them and proper ...

Dear Ruthy, Whenever I measure liquid sweeteners for recipes a good layer sticks to the measuring cup — I’m sure that at least a teaspoon gets stuc...

We recently discovered that our daughter has a severe nut allergy, but so many of the snacks and desserts that I love to make contain nuts. What ca...

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