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Fall Beets: Versatile Leaf-to-Root Eats

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are an easy-to-grow, multi-season vegetable, packed with nutrition. Here are some delicious ways to enjoy them.

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Food Dehydration Made Easy: Best Ways to Preserve the Harvest

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Preserving fruit, veggies, meat, fish, herbs and nuts is easy with these best tips for getting started using a food dehydrator.

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Sustainable Shellfish: Superfood of the Sea

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

Shellfish is delicious, fast-growing, nutritionally dense, sustainably produced, locally available from coast to coast and comes in nature’s own sturdy packaging.

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The Healthy Food Movement: Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Bob Benenson

A wide range of innovative solutions are being pursued by e-commerce entrepreneurs and food-equity advocates to get healthier local food into more hands and more neighborhoods.

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Flower Power: Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

Today’s health-conscious foodies are finding edible flowers to be a fantastic way to eat the rainbow, adding fun flavors and colors to all sorts of dishes.

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Planet-Friendly Pours: The Rise of Sustainable Wine and Spirits

May 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Sustainable and socially responsible wines and spirits are becoming a major force in the market, though not all eco-friendly alcoholic beverages are as conscious as they claim.

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Intermittent Fasting Basics: How to Improve Health by Eating Less Often

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

By strategically fasting for hours to days, we can eat a wide range of healthy foods while improving our metabolic health, cholesterol markers and insulin levels.

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Eating for the Planet: Diet for a Climate Crisis

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Our food choices influence the environment and climate change. Here are sustainable tips to make our diets healthier for us and the planet.

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Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream: Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Vegans have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices go mainstream with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet and our health.

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Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle: Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

How to start adapting a plant-based diet using vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to create balanced textures and flavors for meat-alternatives.

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Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

More and more people are rediscovering the time-honored foodways of fermentation to promote health, boost flavor and preserve the bounty of the seasons.

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A Better Morning Jolt: Healthy Coffee Alternatives and Hacks

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

While Americans love their coffee, a growing number of people are adapting their morning drink rituals to incorporate ingredients in search of additional health benefits.

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The Sweet Danger of Sugar: Ways to Enjoy Healthier Holiday Fare

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Christy Ratliff

Low-sugar eating strategies and dessert recipes to protect our physical and mental health this holiday season.

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Eat Well to Feel Well: Thanksgiving Fare That Boosts Mental Health

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Christy Ratliff

Serve up healthier, nutrient-rich options this Thanksgiving to alleviate anxiety and depression, stabilize mood and promote mental health and wellness.

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Fall Fruits for Savory Dishes: Fresh Approaches to Autumn Flavors

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

Fall fruits such as apples, figs, pomegranates and pears boast many healthful properties. Flex the unique flavors and health powers of these autumn delights with savory mains and sides.

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Foraged Fungi Fare: Cooking with Wild Mushrooms

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

Wild mushrooms, particularly foraged fungi that offer a host of nutritional benefits, can infuse exciting new flavors and textures into familiar dishes.

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Preserving the Harvest: Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Preservation techniques to help capture the bounty of the garden harvest or farmers' market hauls through canning, dehydrating, refrigerator pickling, fermentation or cold storage.

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Acupuncture Combined with Healthy Food Choices and Exercise Is an Exciting New Approach for Weight Loss

Jun 30, 2021 09:31AM ● By Lorenzo Phan

Many Americans get frustrated with dieting because they are unable to keep the weight off. They lose some weight only to gain it right back. Several popular diets work temporarily but fail because it is too difficult to stay on them. As a result, these diets are not effective in achieving or maintaining an ideal weight in the long run.

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Food as Medicine: The Healing Power of Nutrition

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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 Road-Tripping: Travel Tips for Plant-Based Eaters

May 28, 2021 09:30AM ● 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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Baby Bites: Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

Apr 30, 2021 09:30AM ● 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 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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Keeping the Immune System Strong with Proper Supplementation

Feb 26, 2021 04:05PM

It's important to have a strong immune system that can fight back against this virus as well as other intruders we may encounter. The good news is there are things we can do to boost our immune system, such as eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, minimizing stress and getting enough vitamin D.

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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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