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Why You Shouldn’t Overlook the Power of Fermented Foods
What Is a Fermented Food? The first thing to know is what a fermented food is exactly. Fermented foods are any foods that have gone through the fermentation process. During the this process, bacteria consume and breakdown the starches and sugars found naturally in foods. The end result is food with a much greater concentration […]
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Ouch! Five Fabulous Natural Remedies that Heal Cuts in the Kitchen (and Beyond!)
Anyone who has spent much time in the kitchen knows it is all too easy to cut, scrape, or burn yourself all in the name of making a delicious meal. You don’t need to rush out to get expensive drugstore products to treat those injuries though. A host of natural remedies can help you heal […]
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Sweet News: Getting to Know Manuka Honey
Honey has its share of fans for its yummy taste and as an alternative to sweetening foods with refined sugar. But one particular type of honey stands out above the rest for the benefits it offers consumers. Manuka honey, a specific honey from the bees of New Zealand who pollinate the native manuka bushes, is […]
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Hogwash! Five Awesome Substitutes for the Holiday Ham
A big ham is closely linked with thoughts of the holidays, but do we really love the ham or do we just continue to bake it out of a sense of tradition? Whether ham is not your favorite, not part of your dietary guidelines, or you are just looking to mix things up on the […]
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Moo-ve Over Dairy: Five Delicious Alternatives to Dairy
With dairy being one of the hardest foods for humans to digest, it’s not surprising that many people choose to give it up for better digestion. Add the fact that dairy can act as an anti-nutrient, actually blocking the absorption of some nutrients, and it’s not surprising that many health-conscious people are looking for dairy […]
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Holy Cow! Five Soy-Free Meat Alternatives You’ll Love
Whether you are a vegetarian, a vegan, or are just looking to cut back on your meat consumption, it is helpful to have some tasty alternatives to meat products. The default substitute tends to be soy products, but because soy can carry some health risks of its own, many people wish to avoid or limit […]
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The Benefits of Meal Planning
If you’ve never tried meal planning, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Websites are devoted to it and planning forms are available, but is it really worth it to take the time to plan out all your meals? Check out meal planning’s multiple benefits to find out why it just might […]
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GMO vs. Non-GMO: What Is the Difference Anyway?
Much is made in the news these days of GMO foods versus non-GMO foods as nutrition experts and health advocates alike raise questions over the safety of GMO food products. But what exactly are GMO foods and how do they differ from non-GMO foods? Read on for our helpful Q and A that answers everything […]
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Eating for Health: Top 10 Inflammation Fighting Foods
Research is continually revealing a major culprit common in health problems ranging from heart disease to autoimmune conditions: inflammation. Armed with the knowledge of how harmful inflammation can be to our bodies, we can choose to fill our plates with these potent inflammation fighting foods. Check out ten options you don’t want to skip. Spices. […]
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Eat an Apple a Day with these 7 Tasty and Creative Ideas
The phrase ‘eat an apple a day’ is more than just an old saying, it is actually sound health advice. Enjoying an apple each day can give you a daily dose of with vitamins, minerals, fiber, phytonutrients antioxidants, along with a delicious taste! While it’s hard to beat biting into a crisp apple, it’s far […]
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