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The Power of Prevention
Benjamin Franklin once said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” yet just a few hundred years later the majority of Americans are not finding consistent, long-term success in...
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Expanding My Palate with Choosing Raw (+ a recipe!)
I have followed Gena Hamshaw through her blog Choosing Raw and admired her work for many years. Needless to say, I was elated when I heard she would be publishing her first cookbook, released in 2014....
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Office Snacks – Having Healthy on Hand
Your goals toward better nutrition could easily be sabotaged in the office. That’s right, without realizing it, those trips to the break room could be quietly working against your goals, whether it be...
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Best of July – Recipes in Review
It’s hard to believe another month has come and gone! I hope you’re enjoying the summer months. I sure am. I would spend the entire day outside if I could! I’m happy to bring you a fabulous line up...
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Beat the Summer Heat with The Blender Girl Smoothies
It’s summer, which means its hot, making it the perfect time for refreshing smoothies! I’m thankful to have the opportunity to introduce you to such a lovely woman and her fabulous new cookbook – The...
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Real Food on a Real Budget
Is it possible to eat healthy on a budget? Sure it is! With a little planning and creativity you can certainly nourish your body on a reasonable grocery budget. Granted, eating whole, plant-based...
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Plant-Powered Picnic
As the end of Summer nears and the beautiful Fall weather is just ahead, its time to squeeze in a few last picnics during these warm weather days. Prompted by one of my clients requesting ideas to...
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Gluten-free: Healthful or Simply Another Trend? (Part 1)
Health trends have come and gone for a long time and can leave many of us pausing for a moment to consider whether a recommendation is truly healthful or simply another fad. Having a sound...
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Best of August – Recipes in Review
It’s been another great month of wonderful eats! August brought a lot of great new breakfast recipes since I went through a big slump in how I start my morning and was craving a change from my usual....
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Gluten-free: Healthy or Just Another Trend? (Part 2)
Is a gluten-free diet best for everyone? In Part 1 of my two part series, I discussed what gluten is and gluten related health conditions. Today we’ll consider whether a gluten-free diet is best for...
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Peanut Butter Cacao Energy Balls
I love making healthy dessert balls. Don’t ask me why, but creating them in any situation is my default. If I have a sweet tooth, am feeling creative, needing to de-stress, or am tired (which, by the...
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Snack Attack – How to Be Ready! (+ Giveaway!)
What happens when you have a snack attack and don’t have something healthy on hand? You either grab the closest convince food, often void of nutrients and filled with sugar, or you power through the...
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Best of September – Recipes in Review
Happy fall and welcome to another month of my favorite plant-powerful recipes in review! I would love to hear if you try any and how you enjoy them! Breakfast Simple Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal from Tara of...
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Everyday Detox by Megan Gilmore
Several years ago I was introduced to Megan Gilmore’s blog, Detoxinista, by my sister, Kimber. So it seemed appropriate that we tackle as many recipes from her new cookbook, Everyday Detox, for this...
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Fat: Essential Fatty Acids
It is true that most of us consume too much fat, but research continues to show that too little fat can be a problem as well. It is not simply the amount of fat that we consume, but the type that is...
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Cooking for a Crowd – Weekend Getaway Edition
I recently had the pleasure of spending a weekend in the mountains with my family celebrating my mom’s birthday. Sweet conversations, creamy oatmeal with piping hot coffee, tear producing laughter,...
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The Plant-Based Journey by Lani Muelrath (+ Pumpkin Muffin Recipe)
This is the book I wish I had 13 years ago. I began my journey toward better health my freshman year of college. Let’s just say that moving from a farming community in Ohio where gathering produce...
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Best of October – Recipes in Review
Happy fall! I hope you’ve enjoyed the start to such a lovely season! Fall is my favorite for so many reasons – refreshing walks, warm jackets, bonfires, hot mugs of tea, warm soups and hearty...
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Beating the Sniffles – What to Consider When You’re Sick
As much as I love the crisp fall weather, it does mean sickness begins to spread. If you’ve been following my blog for any time you know I promote a plant-based diet as a means for preventing and...
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Food52 Vegan by Gena Hamshaw (+Win a Copy!)
Cookbook author and nutritionist Gena Hamshaw has been creating plant-centric vegan dishes sharing them on her blog The Full Helping. She has also authored Food52’s The New Veganism column since 2012....
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