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Plant-Forward Holidays
Festive Foods Everyone Will CraveA plant-forward menu can be one of the best gifts that a host can give this holiday season. It is also more likely than ever that guests will welcome a celebration menu filled with...
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The Modern Macrobiotic Diet
More Than Tofu and SeaweedSo much has evolved in the 100 years since Japanese educator George Ohsawa created the macrobiotic diet. For one thing, the recipes have become more flexible, empowering people to save time and use ingredients that...
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Savor the Present Moment
How to Add Mindfulness to MealtimeThere is a sharp difference between grabbing a fast-food burger at the drive-through and paying full attention to a home-prepared meal. For many of us, busy schedules and harried lifestyles get in the way of a more introspective dining experience. Mindful eating—the practice of...
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Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities
Back-to-School Tips for All AgesIt’s back-to-school season, and for students with food issues, meal planning is as important as lining up classroom supplies and extracurricular schedules. Paramount in their minds is to avoid ingredients that might cause unappealing reactions or compromise health, while not...
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Hues of Health
Benefits of a Colorful DietEating plant-based foods from every hue in the rainbow provides an exceptional array of health benefits. Rich in essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables also contain...
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Converting Food to Energy
Learning How Metabolism WorksMetabolism is the process by which the foods and drinks we consume are converted into energy. We may not notice the cellular mechanisms that transform fat and glucose into the oomph in our step, but when they start to wane, we definitely know...
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Taking Control of Our Hormones
Nutritional Tips to Support the Delicate BalanceThink of hormones as the body’s messengers, sending signals that affect a host of functions. Produced by the pancreas, thyroid and other endocrine glands and organs, hormones drive our metabolism, impact mood, regulate blood pressure, manage...
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Sustainable Eating
Tips to Shrink Your FoodprintKnowing which foods have the least environmental impact is not always easy. Organic blueberries are considered Earth-protective because...
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Loving Our Kidneys
Edible Allies, Integrative Treatments and Lifestyle TipsOur kidneys are prodigious multitaskers. Through the production of urine, they filter toxins, excrete waste and balance bodily fluids. They also produce...
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Nourish the Heart
Foods that Promote Cardiac HealingThe right food choices don’t just prevent heart disease and help shrink artery plaque, they also nourish and heal the heart. For a healthy ticker, enjoy these five food groups every day...
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Cooling the Fire Within
Healthy Eating Tips to Ease Chronic InflammationPutting more thought into what we eat and why may be among the most important factors in determining how long we live. Researchers in Norway recently compared the long-term effects of a typical Western diet to an optimal one, and their findings can...
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Merry Brunching
Put a Healthier Twist on Favorite Recipes
When hosting a holiday brunch, it may be tempting to serve breakfast and lunch classics like quiche, eggs Benedict and huevos rancheros, but many of these dishes can be full of hidden calories, unhealthy fats and too much sodium. With a few easy...