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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 ● 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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A Better Breakfast: Healthy Tips and Recipes to Start the Day

Sep 30, 2020 ● By April Thompson

Healthy alternatives to the high sugar and carbohydrates found in most traditional breakfast foods, including recipes for oats, toast, muffins and more to start your day off right.

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Spice Up Health: Using Herbs for Flavor and Medicine

Aug 31, 2020 ● By April Thompson

Boost the nutritional value and flavors of your favorite food dishes by incorporating these tasty herbs and spices, packed full of healthy benefits to help digestion, immunity and more.

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Spinach and Grapefruit Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Spinach & Grapefruit Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Aug 31, 2020 ● By Brittany Wood Nickerson

This healthy, vegan, gluten-free recipe for spinach and grapefruit salad incorporating toasted pumpkin seeds can aid in digestion and invigorate the senses.

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Mint and Feta Bruschetta with Chive Blossoms

Aug 31, 2020 ● By Brittany Wood Nickerson

This vegetarian recipe for Mint and Feta Bruschetta with Chive Blossoms is the perfect healthy appetizer that can be prepared in no time.

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Cilantro Pesto

Aug 31, 2020 ● By Brittany Wood Nickerson

This five-ingredient vegan recipe for Cilantro Pesto is an easy, healthy twist on the classic sauce.

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Garden picked shoots, roots and dandelions

No-Waste Garden Edibles: Ways to Maximize Your Garden’s Bounty

Jul 31, 2020 ● By April Thompson

How to get the most out of the fruits, vegetables and even flowers grown in your garden by discovering the edible parts of common backyard plants and incorporating them into healthy recipes.

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