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We all love our sugar, especially during the holidays. But a study shows that the FGF21 hormone made in the liver suppresses consumption of simple sugars. (Photo: christmasxcite.com)

Sweet Tooth Control

Liver Hormone May Control “Sweet Tooth” We all love our sugar, especially during the holidays. Cookies, cake, and candy are simply irresistible. While sugar cravings are common, the physiological mechanisms that trigger our “sweet tooth” are not well defined. A study
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Jaleo's Roscon de Reyes cake, (Photo: Greg Powers)

Roscon de Reyes Cake

Cavalcade of Magi at Jaleo Bethesda Just after Jose Andres celebrates his citizenship in the United States, he’s still bringing the flare of Spain to us in D.C., and we’re happy about it! This Sunday, Jan. 5, from 2-5 p.m. Jaleo Bethesda invites all in the area to
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Freshly picked blueberries (Kristy McCarron/DC on Heels)

Summer Blueberry Picking

D.C. Pick Your Owns and Matching Recipes I have a framed picture next to my childhood bed of me proudly holding a large crate of freshly picked blueberries, basking in the summer sun. I’m not sure exactly what I did with all of those “blubes” at the ripe age of
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