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Is There Sufficient Evidence to Support Diet Modification...

The National Institutes of Health Human Microbiome Project (HMP) funding of research to characterize the human microbiota and analysis of its role in human health and disease has resulted in thousands of research publications. While the long-term outcomes of this project may become clinically relevant, an ideal microflora profile in...

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Spicy Candied Nuts

Makes 18 Servings Ingredients 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 1/2 pound shelled walnut halves 1/2 pound shelled almonds 1/4 cup SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1 pinch Pinch of ground red...

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Penuche Candy Squares Recipe

Makes 16 Servings Ingredients 3/4 cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/3 cup half and half 1/3 cup 2% reduced-fat milk 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped pecans   Directions Grease an 8- x 8-inch pan with vegetable cooking spray. Butter sides...

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Chocolate Toffee Bars Recipe

Makes 30 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend, firmly packed 1 egg yolk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend, firmly packed 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 1/2...

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Stevia: Sweetening the Past, Present and Future

 Stevia has an interesting history beginning with its discovery more than 200 years ago.  It is thought that the indigenous people of Paraguay used the leaves of the stevia plant for its sweet taste.  They would also use it in their beverages and some medicines. Later, Swiss botanist Moises Santiago...

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How to Stay Cool at the Pool

The heat can, at times, be unbearable during the summer months. Most individuals find ways of cooling off by spending time in sprinklers or at the pool. But sometimes, a day at the pool can have an unintended consequence: dehydration. If it’s hot enough, lounging poolside means you are sweating...

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