Astragalus: what and why
The astragalus plant is frequently used in Chinese medicine. There are a large number of varieties of the astragalus plant, but two are importa...
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All Things Gluten-Free: GF Resource Directory
The Celiac Disease Foundation has the most comprehensive and amazing directory of almost any food you're interested in learning about its gluten...
Read moreBanana Ice Dream - Vegan/Raw Recipe
So simple but fantastically good, this frozen dessert is very adaptable, too. See variations below. INGREDIENTS 4 banana(s), large, ripe PREP...
Read moreSmile! Top 10 Reasons Why You Should
Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. Smile to improve your health, your stress level, a...
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2012 Dirty Dozen Plus List
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released 2012's Dirty Dozen last week, a list of the most popular foods and their total pesticide content....
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Walnut Brownie Bites - Raw Recipe
Decadent and rich, these are made with good-fat almonds, walnuts and antioxidant-laden cacao and sweetened with fiber-rich Medjool dates. They...
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Are GMOs in Your Kitchen? 10 easy ways to get rid of 'em.
In our household, spring cleaning is often inspired by those first days of springtime sun when I discover the cobwebs and dust bunnies that have...
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Ideal Foods for Beautiful, Healthy Hair
Whole foods rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc and biotin help promote a healthy scalp and hair. Add these foods to your grocery cart -...
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Bananas Better than Sports Drinks
If you want a better nutritional boost while exercising, go bananas. New findings from Appalachian State University's Human Performance Lab in No...
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Cobbler Crumble Topping - Raw Recipe
A rich, buttery crumble that’s naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and full of healthy omega fatty acids from pecans. You won’t believe this g...
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Not All Calories are the Same, Study Shows
A small study indicates that the proportion of carbohydrates, protein and fat that one eats may determine whether weight loss is temporary or e...
Read moreStoring Fresh Produce — Plastic Free!
Here’s how to extend the life of your produce in and out of the refrigerator, without resorting to plastic. Arugula —arugula, like lettuce, s...
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Candied Pecans or Walnuts - Raw Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup Pecans or Walnuts1/4 cup (or more) Coconut Nectar Toss pecans or walnuts in Coconut Nectar enough to thoroughly coat the nu...
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