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Unpacking the Gluten-Free Hype
Earlier this year, National Geographic quoted several dieticians, a gastroenterologist, and five recent, peer-reviewed studies to make this point about gluten: Don’t believe the hype. Sounds easy enough, but a blitz of advertising spend for gluten-free foods—set to exceed $9 billion in 2025—is determined to oversimplify the current landscape of gut health. That landscape is […]
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The Story Behind the Moonshine Explosion in Rocky Mount, Virginia
It was during the early days of the Great Depression, and Virginia’s statewide prohibition was still in effect, banning all sales of alcohol. Meanwhile, in Franklin County, the area was laying the foundation for its future title: the Moonshine Capital of the World. Nestled among the Appalachian and Blue Ridge mountains, the Turner Motor Co. […]
The Ghosts of Virginia
The pendulum of the mind oscillates between sense and nonsense, not between right and wrong.—Carl Jung It may be the little diversion on a vacation that no one can resist. After we pad the waistline with fries and ice cream, we turn to the ghost tour in a haunted house. On the surface, of course, […]
6 Virginia Apple Orchards You Don’t Want to Miss This Fall
As October descends, memories of apple picking begin to resurface. Chilly mornings, driving up winding roads, and admiring the changing leaves—it’s autumn … A childlike type of joy reignites as you get on your tippy-toes to reach the biggest, shiniest apple on the tree. Here’s where to go apple picking in Virginia. Carter Mountain Orchard […]
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