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Food As Medicine: The Healing Power of Nutrition

Jul 01, 2021 06:00AM ● By Julie Peterson

SAD is a primary risk factor for high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipids, increasing blood glucose and weight gain, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). These intermediate conditions lead to full-blown chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes, all of which are on the rise.

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Sizzling on the Grill: Healthy, Sustainable Summer Fare

Jul 01, 2021 06:00AM ● By Laura Paisley Beck

Approximately 64 percent of U.S. adults own a grill or smoker, but common practices are bad for the environment. Fortunately, many great chefs have the problem covered with delicious alternatives to traditional, carbon-emitting methods.

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Vegan Road-Tripping: Travel Tips for Plant-Based Eaters

Jun 01, 2021 06:00AM ● By Carol Sanders

To maximize health and minimize our impact on the planet, a whole-food, plant-based diet reigns supreme. Cooking at home ensures quality-controlled ingredients, but when traveling, extra measures are needed to enjoy healthy options while avoiding the allure of diet-busting, processed foods. The key to success is a combination of planning and resolve.

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Almond Cinnamon Granola

Jun 01, 2021 06:00AM ● By Micaela Karlsen

Recipe for Almond Cinnamon Granola, which is vegan and plant-based.

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Japanese Noritos

Jun 01, 2021 06:00AM ● By Julieanna Hever

Recipe for Japanese Noritos, which are vegan and plant-based.

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Jun 01, 2021 06:00AM ● By Julieanna Hever

Recipe for Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins, which is vegan and plant-based.

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Baby with bib on being spoon fed bowl of healthy homemade baby food

Baby Bites: Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

Apr 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Save money and control what goes into little tummies with these tips for introducing and feeding healthy homemade baby foods.

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Optimizing Gut Health Through Prebiotics and Probiotics

Apr 26, 2021 03:22PM ● By Nichole Dandrea-Russert

Unfortunately, many factors can disrupt our gut microbiota. Some examples are diet, physical environment, stress and antibiotics. Here’s the good news! Even a lifetime of unhealthy eating is fixable, at least as far as your gut is concerned. Your body can create new gut microbiota in as few as 24 hours just by changing what you eat. What you eat determines which bacteria are able to thrive in your gut.

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Spring Cleaning the Body: Simple Ways to Detox Naturally

Apr 01, 2021 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

As we shake off the sluggishness of winter, many of us feel an urge to “spring clean” our bodies with a detox or cleanse.

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Food Fight in your Gut? Ayurvedic Advice for Good Digestion

Mar 01, 2021 08:30AM ● By Ayesha D’cruz

Ayurvedic principles have withstood the test of time—5,000 years and counting—and provide fundamental guidelines to almost every aspect of lifestyle.

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Potted indoor herb garden growing on kitchen counter

Indoor Edible Gardening: Grow Veggies, Sprouts and Microgreens Year-Round

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

With a little light and creativity, anyone can grow edible plants indoors on a windowsill or kitchen countertop, making fresh herbs, sprouts and greens available year-round.

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Ayurvedic Wisdom for Winter Self-care

Feb 01, 2021 08:30AM ● By Jayashree Ramamutry

Ayurveda, a holistic healing system from ancient India very much in use today, focuses on seasonal wellness and recommends shifting one’s self-care accordingly to adapt to the environment.

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