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Broccoli, Mushroom and Farro Casserole with Cheddar
We eat a lot of mushrooms these days. They add a meaty umami flavor to vegetarian dishes and everyone in my family finds them delicious, including my toddler. Not surprisingly they’re also nutritious – this post from well-known Dr. Fuhrman discusses how mushrooms have cancer prevention properties. Try this delicious one-dish vegetarian casserole from the […]
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The best all-natural constipation cure and a trick for getting kids to eat it
A few things have contributed to my writing a post about fiber supplements. First, I had a baby 6 weeks ago. If you’ve ever popped out a baby, you know why this is relevant, and if you haven’t, you can probably figure it out. Second, I read an interesting article on how prevalent chronic constipation […]
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The Microbial Community in Your Gut Can Affect Weight, AutoImmune Disease
“We have completely changed our association with the microbial world. There is a price to pay for our good intentions.” ~ Scientific American, June 2012 There is a fascinating article in June 2012’s Scientific American titled: “The Ultimate Social Network: Your Inner Ecosystem” that discusses how our intestinal microbial flora is changing with modern life, […]
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This is the best, healthiest, easiest bread, EVER
I stopped eating a lot of bread when I started studying nutrition and realized how it makes me feel. It’s an occasional treat, and sometimes necessity, but it’s certainly not something I typically go out of my way to make. But with this hot, hot summer starting up, I’m not much feeling like my steaming […]
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Whole-Grain Waffles with Greek Yogurt and Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote
Another great whole-grain waffle recipe, and they’re easy to make gluten-free. I am completely obsessed with rhubarb and this recipe is a great excuse to eat a lot of the tasty Strawberry-Rhubarb compote. Filling and great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Whole-Grain Waffles with Greek Yogurt and Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote (Adapted from Power Waffles with Yogurt, Bananas […]
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GMO Salmon Might Go Unlabeled
Questionable Safety, Consumers in the Dark The first genetically modified animal food product could hit shelves this year in the form of GMO salmon. Scientists from AquaBounty Technologies of Waltham, Massachusetts have created a salmon species that grows twice as fast as normal salmon and can therefore go from birth to market in twice the […]
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6 Steps to Boost Your Immunity
Being sick is the pits, but it’s helpful to know that there are real steps you can take to improve your immunity and lessen the odds that you end up with that cold or flu bug flying around the office. Here are 6 simple, effective ways to ensure your immune system is in good shape. […]
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Avoiding Chemicals from Cookware
I’ve gotten a few questions lately about healthy cookware, which is a great question to ask. Non-stick cookware was introduced as a healthy alternative to regular, the justification being that less oil would need to be used to cook meats and vegetables. However, we now know it’s not that simple, as the chemicals used to […]
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Whole Grain Crepes with 3 Fillings
Crepes are a near-perfect food: simple, versatile, and easy to adapt to different dietary restrictions/preferences. I make mine with a variety of whole grain flours (usually buckwheat and brown rice), and then fill them with a variety of vegetable fillings. But honestly they’re just as good with simple PB&J. One of my favorite things about […]
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Time to Cleanse
If you’re looking for a way to jump start your New Year, I have just the thing: a 5-day fruit and veggie juice cleanse. Historically speaking I’ve not been a huge fan of dietary programs that require drastic change. I did my time with diets like Atkins and South Beach. Those two messed me up […]