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Last Updated: Dec 30, 2019 07:30AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Gut Check: Feeding the Immune System

Dec 30, 2019

Nutrition is key in building up a strong immune system. How to foster healthy gut bacteria plus immune-boosting recipes for Creamy Turmeric Cauliflower Soup and Lentil Stew.

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Local Farmers’ Markets

Nov 30, 2019

The farmers’ markets are in full force! Take advantage of fresh, local produce from the best Arizona farms.

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The Merry Vegan: People-Pleasing Holiday Sweets

Nov 27, 2019

Healthy vegan, gluten- and grain-free holiday treats and desserts, including recipes for peanut butter cookies, no-bake pecan snowballs and peanut butter cup bars.

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Zenful Eating: Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

Oct 31, 2019

How to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance, plus healthy recipes for Buddha Bowls and Hearty Moroccan Soup.

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Good To Know - Turnips

Sep 30, 2019

Aside from the variant color schemes and distinct flavor, turnips are a powerful medicinal root.

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Good To Know - Red Bell Peppers

Sep 30, 2019

Red bell peppers are healthier than their sibling peppers (green, yellow and orange) because they stay on the vine longer and are given more time to absorb vitamins and minerals.

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This Is the Season for Sage

Sep 30, 2019

The herb most synonymous with fall has to be sage. It pairs well with all fall cuisine: roasted meats and veggies, squash and pumpkin soups or stews, Thanksgiving stuffing, and delicious sweet potatoes.

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Slow Food Takes Root: Global Movement on Fast Track

Sep 30, 2019

Slow Food activists focus on food that is “good, clean and fair”—which also tends to be food that is local, healthy and sustainable.

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Ayurvedic Cooking: Ancient System Restores Balance

Aug 30, 2019

Ayurveda works to rebalance health in coordination with mind-body energy. An Ayurvedic diet can address imbalances and optimize health and well-being. Start with these simple recipes.

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Take It Easy on the Eggs: High Intake Increases Mortality

Aug 15, 2019

Eating three to four eggs a week increases heart disease mortality by 6 percent and all-cause mortality by 8 percent, a new study found.

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