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Spring Cleaning the Body: Simple Ways to Detox Naturally

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● 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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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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Heartfelt Eating: Best Foods for a Heart-Healthy Diet

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM ● 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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Lose Weight Without Dieting: How to Eat to Feel and Look Your Best

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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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Giving Thanks for a Healthy Feast: How to Lighten Up Thanksgiving Fare

Oct 30, 2020 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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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Your Gut and You

Jun 30, 2020 04:59PM ● By Emily Fritz

There are several gastrointestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), antibiotic-associated diarrhea and clostridium difficile infection, that can occur when the microorganisms in the small or large intestine are disrupted.

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Beyond Factory Farms: ‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

The industrial factory farms that monopolize the livestock industry at great cost to the environment are getting a pushback from people and organizations exploring sustainable options.

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Outdoor Feasts: Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Whether firing up the backyard grill or having a picnic, these healthy, plant-based recipes are perfect outdoor meal ideas to savor this summer season.

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