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Food as Medicine: The Healing Power of Nutrition

Jun 30, 2021 ● By Julie Peterson

Well-being is increasingly linked by researchers to a healthy diet, motivating many people and the medical community to take seriously plant-based diets and the role of gut microoganisms.

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Sizzling on the Grill: Healthy, Sustainable Summer Fare

Jun 30, 2021 ● By Laura Paisley Beck

Delicious, green alternatives to traditional, carbon-emitting grilling methods including chemical-free charcoal, healthy plant-based grilled foods and eco-friendly dinnerware.

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Vegan preparing plant-based food in kitchen to take traveling on-the-go

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

May 28, 2021 ● By Carol Sanders

Ways to enjoy healthy, plant-based eating when traveling with on-the-go vegan food planning and preparation.

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Ayurveda Takes Diet and Lifestyle Approach to Arthritis

May 02, 2021

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are different diagnoses—one is worn and tears on the joints; the other is an autoimmune dysfunction

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Baby Bites: Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

Apr 30, 2021 ● 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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Spring Cleaning the Body: Simple Ways to Detox Naturally

Mar 31, 2021 ● By April Thompson

Shake off the sluggishness of winter and jumpstart new healthy habits by “spring cleaning” the body with these healthy detox and cleanse diet tips.

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

Feb 26, 2021 ● 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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Heartfelt Eating: Best Foods for a Heart-Healthy Diet

Jan 29, 2021 ● By April Thompson

The basics of heart-healthy eating with plant-based foods to incorporate into diets for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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The Power of Optimal Digestion

Jan 06, 2021

The digestive system is amazing. It breaks down our food, absorbs nutrients, segregates the parts, transports the vital components, and excretes the waste.

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Complementary and Alternative Care for Seniors

Jan 06, 2021

The greatest generation that ever existed has to be our current elderly, or “geriatric,” generation.

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Lose Weight Without Dieting: How to Eat to Feel and Look Your Best

Dec 30, 2020 ● By April Thompson

Healthy, effective, long-term eating habits rather than unsustainable diets to help with weight loss and overall well-being.

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The Gift of Yum: Homemade Treats Spark Holiday Cheer

Nov 27, 2020 ● By April Thompson

Edible homemade gift ideas that make for healthy holiday treats to help slow down the shopping frenzy of the season and provide nourishing food to loved ones.

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The Ayurvedic Approach to Diabetes

Nov 01, 2020

“Ayurveda believes that illness is caused by an imbalance in the body's energy systems or doshas,” says Dr. Somesh N Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and naturopathic physician, “and correcting that imbalance often starts with the diet.”

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Giving Thanks for a Healthy Feast: How to Lighten Up Thanksgiving Fare

Oct 30, 2020 ● By April Thompson

Thanksgiving might be a smaller affair this year, making it the perfect time to up the side-dish game, embrace healthier options and take advantage of delicious, in-season produce.

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