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Plant Based Diet
Veggies for the Win: Five Reasons to Choose a Plant-Based Lifestyle

Feb 27, 2023 08:30AM ● By Kiki Powers, MS, CNC

Plant-based eating is about proportionately choosing more foods from plant sources. The benefits of making this dietary shift include disease prevention, clean eating, anti-inflammatory properties, environmental sustainability, and improvements in mental and emotional health.

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Plant-Base Lifestyle
PLANT-BASED RESOURCES

Feb 27, 2023 08:30AM ● By Kiki Powers, MS, CNC

Documentary Films, Websites and Cookbooks to help you on your plant-based lifestyle.

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CILANTRO LIME CAULIFLOWER RICE
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

Feb 27, 2023 08:30AM

A delicious plant-based recipe for healthy kidneys. Excerpted from Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook.

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Salmon Tacos
Blackened Salmon Tacos

Feb 27, 2023 08:30AM

A salmon and plant-based dish from the Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook.

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Tips for Healthy Kidneys
Loving Our Kidneys: Edible Allies, Integrative Treatments and Lifestyle Tips

Feb 27, 2023 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in seven adults are diagnosed annually with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Managing CKD requires a multilevel approach, including lifestyle and diet changes.

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FOODS THAT PROMOTE CARDIAC HEALING Heart Health
Nourish the Heart: Foods that Promote Cardiac Healing

Jan 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Steven Masley

These five food groups don't just prevent heart disease and help shrink artery plaque, they also nourish and heal the heart.

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Heart Health Recipe Cioppino Heart Health Month
Cioppino (Italian Seafood Stew)

Jan 31, 2023 08:30AM

A delicious Italian seafood based heart-healthy meal packed with vegetables from The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up.

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Cooling the Fire Within: Healthy Eating Tips to Ease Chronic Inflammation

Dec 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Tom O’Bryan, DC CCN, DACBN

Consuming a diet full of anti-inflammatory foods can help to address a wide-range of health ailments and ultimately, add years to our lives.

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Table full of various plated brunch dishes and foods alongside mugs of coffee, small pumpkins, cinnamon sticks, leaves and other autumn decor
Merry Brunching: Put a Healthier Twist on Favorite Recipes

Nov 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

With a few easy modifications, serve up healthier versions of tasty brunch foods over the holiday gathering season.

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The Gut-Brain Connection: How Food Affects Our Mood

Oct 31, 2022 08:30AM ● By Kimberly B. Whittle

Exploring the gut-brain axis and the role that microorganisms in the gut play in mental health conditions like anxiety, stress, depression and other disorders.

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Person wearing orange dress holding out fresh picked beets and carrots
Fall Beets: Versatile Leaf-to-Root Eats

Sep 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are an easy-to-grow, multi-season vegetable, packed with nutrition. Here are some delicious ways to enjoy them.

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Food dehydrator with various fruits inside and next to unit
Food Dehydration Made Easy: Best Ways to Preserve the Harvest

Aug 31, 2022 08:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Preserving fruit, veggies, meat, fish, herbs and nuts is easy with these best tips for getting started using a food dehydrator.

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Plate of cooked sustainable shellfish
Sustainable Shellfish: Superfood of the Sea

Jul 29, 2022 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

Shellfish is delicious, fast-growing, nutritionally dense, sustainably produced, locally available from coast to coast and comes in nature’s own sturdy packaging.

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Important Events at Each Stage of Digestion

Jun 30, 2022 08:00PM ● By Keri Barron

Obtaining nutrients from food involves both digestion and absorption, which are critical for healthy metabolism. Read more to learn about the important events at each stage of food digestion.

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Bags of locally grown vegetables on tray person is holding
The Healthy Food Movement: Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems

Jun 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Bob Benenson

A wide range of innovative solutions are being pursued by e-commerce entrepreneurs and food-equity advocates to get healthier local food into more hands and more neighborhoods.

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Jar of purple edible flowers
Flower Power: Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare

Jun 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

Today’s health-conscious foodies are finding edible flowers to be a fantastic way to eat the rainbow, adding fun flavors and colors to all sorts of dishes.

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Lemon-Garlic Jumbo Shrimp

Jun 27, 2022 08:00PM

It doesn’t get much easier than this! This versatile main course goes from refrigerator to dinner table in less than 15 minutes.

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Dill cucumber salad
Dill Cucumber Salad

Jun 23, 2022 07:00PM

A lot of cucumber salads feature a heavy coating of mayonnaise-based dressing. This lighter version adds a lot of flavor, without overwhelming the cucumber.

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Greek steak salad
Farm Fresh Greek Steak Salad

Jun 20, 2022 07:00PM

An excellent salad recipe to serve with just a handful of ingredients. Perfect to serve during hot summer days or serve on occasions with family and friends.

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Bartender behind bar pouring sustainable wine into wine glasses
Planet-Friendly Pours: The Rise of Sustainable Wine and Spirits

May 31, 2022 08:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Sustainable and socially responsible wines and spirits are becoming a major force in the market, though not all eco-friendly alcoholic beverages are as conscious as they claim.

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An empty plate, a plate with a clock on it, and a plate with strawberries on it
Intermittent Fasting Basics: How to Improve Health by Eating Less Often

Apr 29, 2022 08:30AM ● 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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Making Healthy Habits Sustainable

Mar 31, 2022 08:00PM ● By Chelsea Kazmierczak-Goethel

Sponsored Content Food is the most powerful medicine available. Adopting a whole, unprocessed food eating style is the key to sustaining the wellness of the human body.

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Illustration of person holding stop sign next to food waste going into trash bin
Eating for the Planet: Diet for a Climate Crisis

Mar 31, 2022 08:30AM ● 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 burger patties made with corn, black beans and veggies on top of a wooden cutting board
Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream: Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM ● 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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Veggie sandwiches with wheat buns on wooden cutting board
Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle: Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM ● 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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Person placing cut up purple cabbage into jar for fermenting
Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions

Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM ● 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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Cups of coffee alternative drinks
A Better Morning Jolt: Healthy Coffee Alternatives and Hacks

Dec 30, 2021 08:30AM ● 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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Don't Just Survive This Winter... THRIVE!

Nov 30, 2021 08:00PM ● By Chelsea Kazmierczak-Goethel

Sponsored Content Following these simple dietary suggestions will help ensure a healthy and happy winter free from the limitations of ill health.

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Christmas tree made out of sliced fruit
The Sweet Danger of Sugar: Ways to Enjoy Healthier Holiday Fare

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Christy Ratliff

Low-sugar eating strategies and dessert recipes to protect our physical and mental health this holiday season.

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Your Brain on Whole Foods

Oct 31, 2021 08:00PM ● By Chelsea Kazmierczak-Goethel

Sponsored Content The brain is the most essential organ in the human body, it only makes sense to care for the brain every day and so nutrition and dietary patterns play a key role in brain health.

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Pot of Thanksgiving holiday squash soup on table surrounded by healthy ingredients
Eat Well to Feel Well: Thanksgiving Fare That Boosts Mental Health

Oct 29, 2021 08:30AM ● 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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Hand picking fresh pear off of tree
Fall Fruits for Savory Dishes: Fresh Approaches to Autumn Flavors

Sep 30, 2021 08:30AM ● 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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Mushroom growing in the wild in forest
Foraged Fungi Fare: Cooking with Wild Mushrooms

Aug 31, 2021 08:30AM ● 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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Jars of canned fruits and vegetables for food preservation
Preserving the Harvest: Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year

Jul 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Preservation techniques to help capture the bounty of the garden harvest or farmers' market hauls through canning, dehydrating, refrigerator pickling, fermentation or cold storage.

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Health practitioner pointing to vegetables in a circle labeled with corresponding vitamins contained in them
Food as Medicine: The Healing Power of Nutrition

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Well-being is increasingly linked by researchers to a healthy diet, motivating many people and the medical community to take seriously plant-based diets and the role of gut microoganisms.

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Grilled zucchini, green pepper, cherry tomato on a skewer
Sizzling on the Grill: Healthy, Sustainable Summer Fare

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Laura Paisley Beck

Delicious, green alternatives to traditional, carbon-emitting grilling methods including chemical-free charcoal, healthy plant-based grilled foods and eco-friendly dinnerware.

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It’s Time to Order Your Kwee-Jack Salmon Shares

Jun 02, 2021 03:11PM

Twin Cities residents can now order wild Alaskan salmon from Kwee-Jack Fish Company, a community sustainable fishery. Ordering season is underway through August.

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Vegan preparing plant-based food in kitchen to take traveling on-the-go
Vegan Road-Tripping: Travel Tips for Plant-Based Eaters

May 28, 2021 08:30AM ● By Carol Sanders

Ways to enjoy healthy, plant-based eating when traveling with on-the-go vegan food planning and preparation.

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Baby with bib on being spoon fed bowl of healthy homemade baby food
Baby Bites: Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

Apr 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Save money and control what goes into little tummies with these tips for introducing and feeding healthy homemade baby foods.

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Woman holding bundle of leafy greens to detox her diet
Spring Cleaning the Body: Simple Ways to Detox Naturally

Mar 31, 2021 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

Shake off the sluggishness of winter and jumpstart new healthy habits by “spring cleaning” the body with these healthy detox and cleanse diet tips.

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Genetically Engineered Salmon Could be Coming to a Store Near You

Mar 02, 2021 08:00AM ● By Laura Hedlund

According to research, the typical growth hormone-regulating gene in the Atlantic salmon has successfully been replaced with the growth hormone-regulating gene from Pacific Chinook salmon.,

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Free Classes at Mississippi Market

Mar 02, 2021 08:00AM

Since April 2020, Mississippi Market has offered free virtual classes with the goal to provide cooking tips, recipes amd connection during this time of isolation.

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Potted indoor herb garden growing on kitchen counter
Indoor Edible Gardening: Grow Veggies, Sprouts and Microgreens Year-Round

Feb 26, 2021 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

With a little light and creativity, anyone can grow edible plants indoors on a windowsill or kitchen countertop, making fresh herbs, sprouts and greens available year-round.

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Heart healthy meal
Heartfelt Eating: Best Foods for a Heart-Healthy Diet

Jan 29, 2021 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

The basics of heart-healthy eating with plant-based foods to incorporate into diets for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Weight loss without dieting
Lose Weight Without Dieting: How to Eat to Feel and Look Your Best

Dec 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

Healthy, effective, long-term eating habits rather than unsustainable diets to help with weight loss and overall well-being.

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Homemade holiday food gift idea
The Gift of Yum: Homemade Treats Spark Holiday Cheer

Nov 27, 2020 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

Edible homemade gift ideas that make for healthy holiday treats to help slow down the shopping frenzy of the season and provide nourishing food to loved ones.

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Giving Thanks for a Healthy Feast: How to Lighten Up Thanksgiving Fare

Oct 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

Thanksgiving might be a smaller affair this year, making it the perfect time to up the side-dish game, embrace healthier options and take advantage of delicious, in-season produce.

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Healthy Breakfast
A Better Breakfast: Healthy Tips and Recipes to Start the Day

Sep 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

Healthy alternatives to the high sugar and carbohydrates found in most traditional breakfast foods, including recipes for oats, toast, muffins and more to start your day off right.

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Healthy herbs
Spice Up Health: Using Herbs for Flavor and Medicine

Aug 31, 2020 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

Boost the nutritional value and flavors of your favorite food dishes by incorporating these tasty herbs and spices, packed full of healthy benefits to help digestion, immunity and more.

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Spinach and Grapefruit Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Spinach & Grapefruit Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Aug 31, 2020 08:30AM ● By Brittany Wood Nickerson

This healthy, vegan, gluten-free recipe for spinach and grapefruit salad incorporating toasted pumpkin seeds can aid in digestion and invigorate the senses.

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Mint and Feta Bruschetta with Chive Blossoms
Mint and Feta Bruschetta with Chive Blossoms

Aug 31, 2020 08:30AM ● By Brittany Wood Nickerson

This vegetarian recipe for Mint and Feta Bruschetta with Chive Blossoms is the perfect healthy appetizer that can be prepared in no time.

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Cilantro Pesto Recipe
Cilantro Pesto

Aug 31, 2020 08:30AM ● By Brittany Wood Nickerson

This five-ingredient vegan recipe for Cilantro Pesto is an easy, healthy twist on the classic sauce.

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Five Reasons to Include Mushrooms for Better Health

Aug 30, 2020 11:35AM ● By Linda Conroy

Learn about the many benefits and reasons to turn to mushrooms for better health, including being a good source of vitamin D, protein, and improving lung, brain and endocrine health.

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Garden picked shoots, roots and dandelions
No-Waste Garden Edibles: Ways to Maximize Your Garden’s Bounty

Jul 31, 2020 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

How to get the most out of the fruits, vegetables and even flowers grown in your garden by discovering the edible parts of common backyard plants and incorporating them into healthy recipes.

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Cow at Beef Factory Farm
Beyond Factory Farms: ‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

The industrial factory farms that monopolize the livestock industry at great cost to the environment are getting a pushback from people and organizations exploring sustainable options.

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Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
Outdoor Feasts: Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills

Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Whether firing up the backyard grill or having a picnic, these healthy, plant-based recipes are perfect outdoor meal ideas to savor this summer season.

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Healthy Happy Good Mood Food
Feeding Happiness: Lifting Moods with Feel-Good Foods

May 29, 2020 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

During stressful times when our bodies need nutrition more than ever, turn to these healthy, mood-boosting comfort foods, including recipes for chocolate truffles and banana ice cream.

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Soul Nourishment: The Kitchen As Sacred Space

Apr 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Designating the kitchen as a practical sanctuary is conducive to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Honor the sacredness of food by making these healthy recipes at home.

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Flower Power: Botanical Libations Pack Healthy Punch

Mar 31, 2020 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

How to take flowers and other budding botanical elements to create flavorful beverages, including drink recipes using Ayurvedic herbs, dandelions, rose petals and more.

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The Roots of Good Health: Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

Feb 28, 2020 08:30AM

Discover the many benefits of adapting a plant-based diet lifestyle and how to best get started with the right flavorful foods.

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Meatless Makeover: A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

Feb 28, 2020 08:30AM

How to turn classic meat recipes into healthy, plant-based versions without losing any taste or texture including vegan popcorn chicken, walnut tacos and mushroom, sage and onion Wellington.

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A Feast for All Seasons: Embracing the Rainbow Year Round

Jan 31, 2020 08:30AM

Eating seasonally in winter can be easy with these healthy foods and plant-based, vegan recipes for Mixed Citrus Salad With Mâche, Fennel and Celery and Chard and Squash Salad.

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Gut Check: Feeding the Immune System

Dec 30, 2019 08:30AM

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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The Merry Vegan: People-Pleasing Holiday Sweets

Nov 27, 2019 08:30AM

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 08:30AM

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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Slow Food Takes Root: Global Movement on Fast Track

Sep 30, 2019 08:30AM

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 08:30AM

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 11:21PM

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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Savor Cherries to Lower Metabolic Syndrome Risk: Reduces Health Threats

Aug 15, 2019 11:20PM

Montmorency tart cherries in juice or capsules lower systolic blood pressure and insulin levels within hours, reducing factors that lead to metabolic syndrome.

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Eat Plants to Live Longer: Diets High in Vegetables Increase Longevity

Aug 15, 2019 11:20PM

At least one-third of early deaths globally could be prevented if people moved to a largely plant-based diet, Harvard scientists have calculated.

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Wild and Wonderful: Foraging for Foodies

Aug 15, 2019 11:11PM ● By April Thompson

There is such a thing as a free lunch! We have only to look in our backyards and parks to find the free, nutritious greens and berries an arm’s reach away.

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Eat Mostly Plants to Ease Gum Inflammation: Oral Health Benefits

Jun 28, 2019 11:38AM

Germans that ate a diet low in meat and carbs and high in plants and vitamins for four weeks had significantly less gum inflammation and bleeding that subjects that did not change their eating habits.

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Dangerous Dozen: Produce to Avoid

Jun 28, 2019 11:38AM

Strawberries head the latest list of the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” fruits and vegetables with high levels of pesticide residues; avocados top the clean list.

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Munch Nuts for a Healthy Brain: Improves Cognitive Functions

Jun 28, 2019 11:38AM

Chinese seniors that ate more than two teaspoons of nuts a day were found to have better thinking, reasoning and memory than those that didn’t eat nuts.

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Snack on Walnuts to Slow Growth of Breast Tumors: Nut Helps Cancer Patients

Jun 28, 2019 11:38AM

Women with breast cancer that ate a handful of walnuts daily for two weeks experienced a change in gene expression that suppressed the tumor growth.

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Summer Eating: The Herbal Connection

Jun 28, 2019 11:37AM ● By Kajsa Nickels

Adding raw, organic herbs to summer fare both cools us down and provides us with nutrients that can lower blood pressure and boost energy.

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3-D Meat: Printer Produces Plant-Based Substitute

Jun 04, 2019 07:29PM

A researcher has developed a synthetic meat substitute using vegetable proteins that imitate protein complexes found in real meat and can be produced using a 3-D printer to mimic the texture of beef or chicken.

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Eat More Carbs to Lower Heart Risk: Popular Diets Can Impact Cardiovascular Health

May 31, 2019 10:47AM

Low-carb diets such as Atkins, ketogenic and paleo, which emphasize protein instead of fruits, vegetable and grains, significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, a new study shows.

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Eat Med Diet to Boost Performance: Increases Running Speeds

May 31, 2019 10:47AM

Eleven athletes ran five kilometers a good six percent faster after four days on a Mediterranean diet compared to four days on a Western diet.

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Imbibe Less to Lower Blood Pressure: Link to Alcohol Consumption

May 31, 2019 10:47AM

Consuming as few as seven to 13 alcoholic drinks a week increases the risk of high blood pressure, say researchers.

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Medicinal Mushrooms: Beyond Buttons and Portabellas

May 31, 2019 10:46AM ● By April Thompson

Reishi, lion’s mane, cordyceps and other types of mushrooms have powerful compounds that protect cognition, boost immunity and lower stress – and that’s just for starters.

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Vision Quest: Eat a Rainbow of Color for Healthy Eyes

Apr 30, 2019 10:46AM ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

Fight and prevent cataracts and macular degeneration with two key nutrients found particularly in colorful fruits and veggies.

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Fruits and Veggies Boost Moods: Eating Produce Heightens Mental Well-Being

Apr 30, 2019 10:46AM

Based on health data of 40,000 people, British researchers found that simply eating more produce measurably heightens mental well-being.

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Potluck for the 21st Century: Breaking Bread, Building Community

Mar 29, 2019 11:12AM ● By April Thompson

Using phone apps as well as workplace and neighborhood contacts, friends and strangers are coming together to share healthy, home-cooked meals.

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Sugary Drinks Linked to Kidney Disease: Dangers of Sweetened Beverages

Mar 29, 2019 10:54AM

African-American adults that consumed the most sugar-sweetened drinks were 61 percent more likely to develop kidney disease within 13 years than those with the lowest consumption.

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Natural Awakenings Twin Cities
Gut Susceptible to Food Additives

Mar 29, 2019 10:54AM

Testing of food additives in a Czech lab found that gut microbes with anti-inflammatory properties were easily harmed by additives, while microbes with pro-inflammatory properties were mostly resistant.

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Muddled Message: GMO Labeling Diluted

Mar 29, 2019 10:54AM

New federal rules gut Congressional GMO labeling legislation by exempting foods made with GMO ingredients, allowing 78 percent of products containing GMOs to avoid full disclosure.

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Over Dose: Citrus Crops to Receive Human Antibiotics

Mar 29, 2019 10:54AM

Two antibiotics commonly used on humans have been given the go-ahead by federal agencies for massive spraying on citrus crops to defeat a bacterial disease called citrus greening.

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Vegetables and Orange Juice Protect Memory: Certain Fruits and Veggies Reduce Memory Loss

Feb 28, 2019 10:49AM

A Harvard study of 27,842 older male health professionals found those that ate the most vegetables and drank the most orange juice suffered less memory loss over a span of two decades.

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Delicious Discards: Making Meals From Mainly Scraps

Feb 28, 2019 10:48AM ● By April Thompson

Instead of discarding skins, cores and rinds, creative chefs are using their distinctive flavors and nutrients to make intriguing entrees and desserts.

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Nutrition Upgrades: Five Strategies for Better Health

Feb 28, 2019 10:48AM ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

As the Earth starts re-greening this season, it’s a natural time to rethink our eating habits–and here are some nourishing ways to feed body and soul.

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Nuts Improve Blood Vessel Health: Benefits of Eating Almonds and Walnuts

Jan 31, 2019 12:06PM

Munching on about two handfuls of either walnuts or almonds increased blood vessel dilation in overweight volunteers and lowered markers of arterial plaque.

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Recipes A Heart Will Love: Tasty Ways to Boost Heart Health

Jan 31, 2019 11:27AM ● By Avery Mack

Low-fat, plant-based recipes make for a heart-healthy meal so delicious that non-vegetarians won’t even miss the meat.

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Beet Juice Boosts Stamina: Supplements Increase Endurance

Dec 27, 2018 12:42PM

Heart failure patients that took beetroot juice supplements exercised longer and harder.

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Low-Nutrition Foods Linked to Cancers: Reduced Nutritional Value Increases Risks

Dec 27, 2018 12:42PM

Europeans eating foods with lower nutritional quality had a significantly greater incidence of certain types of cancer.

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Artificial Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbes: FDA-Approved Ingredients Found Toxic to Digestive System

Dec 27, 2018 12:42PM

Israeli and Singapore researchers found six popular FDA-approved artificial sweeteners to be toxic to digestive gut microbes.

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Natural Awakenings Twin Cities
Meatless Munchies: Vegan Beer Hall Highlights Plant-Based Food

Dec 27, 2018 12:41PM

A tavern in Quincy, Massachusetts is offering a plant-based menu for those who wish to munch on vegan foods while they sip on beer.

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Befriending Food: Embrace the Psychology of Eating

Dec 27, 2018 12:41PM ● By Marlaina Donato

The way we think about the food on our plate can impact our body’s ability to absorb nutrients from a meal.

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Secret Ingredients: New Film Shares Stories of Hope and Healing

Dec 27, 2018 12:41PM

A new documentary, Secret Ingredients, makes a compelling case for why organic foods may be the key to unlocking better health and reversing chronic illnesses.

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Dark Chocolate Proven Healthier than Ever: Improves Stress Levels, Inflammation, Mood and More

Nov 30, 2018 03:19PM

Chocolate with at last 70 percent cacao can reduce stress and inflammation and boost infection-fighting cells and creativity.

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