How to Increase Your Daily Water Intake
For some people drinking the recommended 8 glasses of water a day comes easy, but for others, it’s a struggle. It
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Tips for Prepping and Cooking Dried Beans
We love to use beans in our cooking because they are a great source of protein and fiber, and they
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Creating Healthy Habits in Kids
Another year of school has started and my kids are happy to see old friends, make new ones, and prepared to learn from their teachers. In years past we treated Summer as if it were a free for all – no bed times, no schedule, and if snacking were an Olympic sport there would be a fierce battle for gold in my house.[…]
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Cilantro Lime Quinoa
When I posted my recipe for Quinoa “Fried Rice” over a year ago, quinoa was nothing more than a weird word
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Coconut Oil: From Stepchild to Golden Child
It seems like everyone is becoming nuts for coconuts lately, especially coconut oil. This is a relatively recent development. Although
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Ocean Naturals Greek Tuna Salad Recipe
It’s no secret that I am on a healthy living mission. Fortunately, I love to eat fresh fruits and vegetables,
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My Top 10 Vegetarian Protein Sources
One of my biggest concerns about going vegetarian is not getting enough protein. Growing up the only source of protein
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Benefits of Amino Acids and Top Foods That Contain Them
Amino acids are imperative to the synthesis of proteins and the overall functioning of the body. There are 20 total
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Benefits of Fermented Foods
Fermented foods are great for our bodies! Fermentation occurs when bacteria start consuming or digesting a certain food, which at
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Top Produce to Buy Organic and Those Lowest in Pesticides
Now, more than ever, the importance of knowing where your food comes from covers the news and is in our
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Vegetable Egg Muffins
Years ago when I hosted my first Easter brunch, I found a recipe on FoodNetwork.com for vegetable fritattas. It was hit!
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