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Mighty Mushroom Cacao Bites

Feb 01, 2025 06:00AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Place the mixture into a bowl. Add the mushroom powder and combine by kneading with hands. Roll dough into bite-sized balls or flatten into a pan and cut into squares.

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Chocolate Champions: Benefits of Dark Chocolate and Cacao

Feb 01, 2025 06:00AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Ancient Mayans prepared beans from the cacao tree, mixed with spices, to make a ceremonial drink that was both sacred and medicinal for them.

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Chocolate Cherry Vinaigrette

Feb 01, 2025 06:00AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Place cherries and honey in a blender and blend until smooth.

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Chocolate-Braised Short Ribs

Feb 01, 2025 06:00AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Deglaze the pan with the entire bottle of red wine and add enough chicken stock to cover the short ribs. Add cocoa powder, rosemary, cloves and vinegar, and mix until the cocoa powder is dissolved.

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Serving up Happiness: Foods for Better Moods

Jan 01, 2025 06:00AM ● By Zak Logan

Most of us feel a little grumpy when we’re hungry, but a diet that is dominated by ultra-processed packaged foods and drive-through meals increases our chances of experiencing chronic mood swings and symptoms of depression.

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Sustaining Grain Bowl

Jan 01, 2025 06:00AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Cook grain, vegetables and protein, depending on choice of ingredients. To build, layer grain as the base and add vegetables, protein and toppings.

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Gut-Friendly Broccoli Nut Soup

Jan 01, 2025 06:00AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Add onion, garlic, celery and 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to a pot. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened, adding more water as needed to prevent sticking.

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Feel-Good Protein Smoothie Recipe

Jan 01, 2025 06:00AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend well. To thicken, add a few ice cubes or place smoothie in the freezer for 7 to 10 minutes.

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Easy Serenity Salad Bowl

Jan 01, 2025 06:00AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Mix greens, fermented veggies, beans, flaxseeds and walnuts in a bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Top with grilled salmon and/or avocado slices.

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Molasses Cookies With Dates

Dec 01, 2024 06:00PM ● By Kris Urquhart

Bake cookies for 15 minutes. Halfway through baking, remove from oven and make marks with a fork, if desired.

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Thumbprint Cookies With Jam

Dec 01, 2024 06:00AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Form the dough into walnut size balls and arrange on the baking sheet, allowing about an inch between each cookie for rising. With a wet thumb, make an indent in each cookie.

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Healthier Holiday Cookies: Easy Switches That Don’t Compromise on Taste

Dec 01, 2024 06:00AM ● By Maya Whitman

Whether it’s chunky chocolate chip, classic sugar, jammy rugelach, spicy gingerbread, Russian teacakes or cinnamon-dusted snickerdoodles, the holidays would not be complete without a festive array of cookies.

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