Nuts to you Updated: Fri, Mar 11, 2011 Nutritionists are falling all over themselves touting the health benefits of nuts. In their raw state, they are high in fiber, minerals, antioxidants, protein and "good fat," increase the feeling of "satiety" (fullness) and may help lower "bad" cholesterol. One nutrition website consulted concluded with this... Read More

Vegan diets becoming more popular, more mainstream Updated: Sat, Jan 8, 2011 Once mocked as a fringe diet for sandal-wearing health food store workers, veganism is moving from marginal to mainstream in the United States. Read More

Father accused of impregnating own daughter convicted in New Jersey Updated: Wed, Oct 20, 2010 PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — A jury has resumed deliberations in the first trial for a New Jersey father accused of raping five of his daughters. Jurors deliberated for about two hours on Tuesday after getting the case. They then asked to review portions of testimony from the man's daughter, who said her father... Read More

Niche love

Unusual dating sites prove there's someone for everyone

Updated: Fri, Sep 24, 2010 Online dating Goliath Match.com has more than 25 million members according to Top 10 Online Dating Sites, but some people are just quirky enough to seek love outside of the mainstream … way outside. Such “oddly eccentric” dating sites are based on niche interests from tree huggers to would-be vampires.... Read More

The original way to go green: A vegetarian diet Published: Thu, May 8, 2008 Summer Jones Mid-Del Frishman People who switch a meatless diet do so for many reasons, including health and the well-being of animals. Sam Bible, an Edmond Memorial sophomore, was a vegetarian for a year before she became vegan six months ago. “Everyone should look into a vegan or vegetarian... Read More

Gopuram: Taste of India Updated: Fri, Apr 14, 2006 Restaurant type: East Indian. Address: 4559 NW 23. Telephone: 948-7373. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Reservations: Taken, but are not necessary. Time in business: 11 years. How business started: Owner spent 20 years as quality-assurance supervisor for a chain of restaurants and decided to open his... Read More

The Earth Natural Foods & Deli Updated: Fri, Feb 17, 2006 Restaurant type: Health food, mostly vegetarian. Address: 309 S Flood, Norman. Directions: Three blocks south of Main on the west side of Flood. Telephone: 364-3551. Hours (for restaurant service): 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays.... Read More

Leftovers Vegetarian Sandwich Updated: Wed, Nov 23, 2005 2 large slices bread, preferably whole grain or similarly hearty loaf) 2 slices cheese (smoked gouda or provolone are nice) 1/2 cup mashed potatoes 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce 1 veggie burger 1/2 cup bread stuffing 2 tablespoons gravy Preheat oven to 500 F, or set it to broil. Place one slice of cheese on one... Read More

Gopuram: Taste of India Updated: Fri, Sep 30, 2005 Type of restaurant: East Indian. Address: 4559 NW 23. Telephone: 948-7373. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Reservations: Taken, but are not necessary. Time in business: 11 years. How business started: Owner spent 20 years as quality-assurance supervisor for a chain of restaurants and decided to open his... Read More

Gopuram: Taste of India Updated: Fri, Jun 24, 2005 Type of restaurant: East Indian. Address: 4559 NW 23. Directions: Inside Windsor Hills Shopping Center at NW 23 and Meridian. Phone: 948-7373. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations: Taken, but are not necessary. Length of time in business: 11 years. How restaurant started: Owner spent 20 years as... Read More

THYME -- AN AMERICAN BISTRO Updated: Wed, Jun 11, 2003 Category: Eclectic American regional. Address: 3023C S Harvard Ave., Tulsa. Directions: On the northeast corner of 31st and S Harvard. Telephone: (918) 742-7013. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Reservations: Suggested. Length of time in business: 1 year.... Read More

SALA-THAI RESTAURANT Updated: Tue, May 20, 2003 Category: Authentic Thai food. Address: 1614 NW 23. Directions: Near Oklahoma City University. Telephone: 528-8424. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday. Reservations: Recommended for parties of six or more. Length of time in business: 14... Read More