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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 06:30AM ● 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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Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle: Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate

Feb 28, 2022 06:30AM ● 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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Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions

Jan 31, 2022 06:30AM ● 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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A Better Morning Jolt: Healthy Coffee Alternatives and Hacks

Dec 30, 2021 06:30AM ● 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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The Sweet Danger of Sugar: Ways to Enjoy Healthier Holiday Fare

Nov 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Christy Ratliff

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

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Eat Well to Feel Well: Thanksgiving Fare That Boosts Mental Health

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM ● 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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Fall Fruits for Savory Dishes: Fresh Approaches to Autumn Flavors

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM ● 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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Foraged Fungi Fare: Cooking with Wild Mushrooms

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM ● 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 06:30AM ● 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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Food as Medicine: The Healing Power of Nutrition

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● 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 06:30AM ● 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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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 06:30AM ● 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 Bites: Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

Apr 30, 2021 06:30AM ● 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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Spring Cleaning the Body: Simple Ways to Detox Naturally

Mar 31, 2021 06:30AM ● 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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Potted indoor herb garden growing on kitchen counter

Indoor Edible Gardening: Grow Veggies, Sprouts and Microgreens Year-Round

Feb 26, 2021 06:30AM ● 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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