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Fresh From Alaska: Reserve Your Wild Seafood Now for Fall Pick-Up

Apr 02, 2025 04:10AM ● By Jerome Bilaos

Kwee-Jack Fish Co. is offering wild Alaskan salmon, cod and halibut for pre-order starting April 1st, with fall pick-up in Florham Park.

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Kefir Kraut Dip

Mar 31, 2025 06:27AM

Creamy, zesty and teeming with probiotics, this simple dip pairs tangy sauerkraut with luscious kefir cheese—perfect with crisp veggies or whole-grain chips at your next gathering.

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Apple Kefir Salad Dressing

Mar 31, 2025 06:27AM

This silky kefir-based dressing combines the sweet-tart notes of apple and vinegar with probiotic power—an easy way to upgrade any salad with tang, depth and gut-friendly benefits.

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Blender Salsa

Mar 31, 2025 06:27AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Bold and smoky with a hint of heat, this fermented salsa delivers a punch of flavor plus gut-boosting benefits, thanks to live cultures and prebiotic-rich ingredients like garlic and onion.

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Increasing Gut Health With Prebiotics: How To Feed the Good Microbes

Mar 31, 2025 06:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Prebiotic-rich foods like asparagus and bananas support gut health, reduce inflammation and may play a role in preventing chronic disease.

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Blueberry Blast Smoothie

Mar 31, 2025 06:27AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Bright, creamy and bursting with antioxidants, this tangy kefir smoothie blends banana, blueberries and coconut milk for a refreshing sip that supports digestion and urinary health.

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Cooking With Healthy Oils: The Secret to Anti-Inflammatory Meals

Feb 28, 2025 06:28AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Anti-inflammatory oils such as avocado and olive oil may support overall health and enhance everyday meals.

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Bison and Lamb Meatloaf

Feb 28, 2025 06:27AM

Juicy and rich with a hint of smokiness, this hearty meatloaf (or meatballs) delivers robust flavors that satisfy any comfort food craving.

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Grilled Salmon

Feb 28, 2025 06:27AM

Succulent and perfectly seasoned, this grilled salmon boasts crispy skin, tender flesh, and a bright citrus finish that melts in your mouth.

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Easy Tzatziki

Feb 28, 2025 06:27AM

Cool, refreshing, and packed with fresh dill and lemon, this tzatziki is the perfect creamy complement to meats, veggies, or warm pita.

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Skinny Caesar Dressing

Feb 28, 2025 06:27AM

Creamy and tangy with a savory kick, this light Caesar dressing brings bold flavor to salads or veggies—without the guilt.

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Chocolate Champions: Benefits of Dark Chocolate and Cacao

Jan 31, 2025 06:28AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Benefits of Dark Chocolate and Cacao: Explore the heart-healthy, mood-boosting power of dark chocolate and why it’s more than just a sweet treat.

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Mighty Mushroom Cacao Bites

Jan 31, 2025 06:27AM

Energy-packed bites with cacao, dates, and functional mushroom powders for health and vitality.

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Heart-Opening Drinking Chocolate

Jan 31, 2025 06:27AM

Ceremonial-grade cacao in a rich, frothy drink with warming spices and optional sweetener.

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Chili and Cocoa Spice Mixture

Jan 31, 2025 06:27AM ● By Kris Urquhart

A versatile blend of cacao and spices to enhance meats, seafood, or vegetables

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5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3 Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters. Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.