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From Apples to Acorn Squash: Delicious Fall Foods to Try Now

November 9, 2023 / Comments Off on From Apples to Acorn Squash: Delicious Fall Foods to Try Now

Now that the cooler fall weather has arrived, our meals tend to be centered around foods that are warm and savory, rather than the lighter fare we enjoy during the summer. As nature would have it, the foods that grow abundantly during this time of year provide the nutrients we need to stay healthy and…

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Six Powerful Mushrooms to Transform Your Health

September 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Six Powerful Mushrooms to Transform Your Health

Mushrooms have gained significant popularity in recent years due to their potential health benefits. Many, many mushrooms contain important compounds that have been studied for their immune-modulating, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. Researchers are flooding the scientific literature with studies that confirm what many have known for a long time: mushrooms contain some incredible healing…

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Surprising Facts About Your Thyroid + How to Heal Your Thyroid Naturally

September 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Surprising Facts About Your Thyroid + How to Heal Your Thyroid Naturally

Are you experiencing fatigue, dry skin, weight gain, constipation, depression, or digestive issues?  These symptoms are often associated with a poorly functioning thyroid. However, the root of the problem may not actually be the thyroid itself. There are other glands in the endocrine system that could also be causing some of these unwanted symptoms.  But for…

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Juicing vs. Blending: How to Use Both to Boost Your Health

June 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Juicing vs. Blending: How to Use Both to Boost Your Health

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between ‘juicing’ and ‘blending?’ 🥤 Although they sound like they could be the same, they’re actually quite different. Both of them will contain at least one or two types of fruit, and maybe even a few veggies. But don’t let that fool you – there are some…

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Hydration For Better Health – Finding the Right Water for You

May 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Hydration For Better Health – Finding the Right Water for You

What happened to the days when all you had to worry about was making sure you drink enough water? Now, we have to worry about the contaminants in our water such as bacteria, parasites, and unwanted chemicals, not to mention the plastic bottle itself. But even if your drinking water is deemed to be “safe,”…

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Is Your Fear of Fat Hurting Your Health?

March 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Is Your Fear of Fat Hurting Your Health?

FAT – there are soooo many opinions on this one topic.  Just take a look at the grocery aisle and you’ll see FOUR different types of milk, all based on the fat content → skim, 1%, 2% & Whole.  And, while things are changing for the better, many of us grew up being told one…

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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget in 2023

January 5, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Eat Healthy on a Budget in 2023

I’m kicking off the New Year with a double-whammy blog that will set you up for success. What makes it a double-whammy blog, you ask??  Whether your New Year’s resolution has to do with (1) saving money OR (2) eating healthier, this blog has you covered (hence the double-whammy). 👏👏 But, all jokes aside, eating…

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3 Incredible Benefits of Full-Fat Dairy

May 12, 2022 / Comments Off on 3 Incredible Benefits of Full-Fat Dairy

It’s no secret that the topic of dairy consumption is a source of confusion for many people. Is milk actually good for you? Is low-fat better? Or should you consume full-fat dairy instead? And what about raw milk? The debate can get heated and divisive. But not everything you read about the ills of full-fat…

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4 Plants Your Garden Can’t Live Without

February 4, 2021 / Comments Off on 4 Plants Your Garden Can’t Live Without

Before you know it, winter’s gloom will melt away, and the warmth of the springtime sun will be back in its full glory. If you’re itching to get a head start on the beautiful new beginnings that happen with the onset of spring, there’s no better way than to begin planning for a garden.  Gardening…

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5 Surprising Facts to Know About Your Liver

October 15, 2020 / Comments Off on 5 Surprising Facts to Know About Your Liver

When you think of your liver, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s all those heavy nights of drinking. Or maybe it’s just that nagging feeling that your liver needs a good detox. Either way, this superhero organ does much more than just filtering out your lifestyle indulgences and toxic exposures.…

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