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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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