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Chard and Squash Salad

Jan 14, 2021

Winter squash and hearty greens make a great dinner salad!

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Mixed Citrus Salad With Mâche, Fennel and Celery

Jan 14, 2021

Winter is the height of citrus season, and the colorful fruits make an appealing and tasty addition to winter salads!

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Recipe: Gluten-free 3-Mushroom Stew to Keep Us Warm this Winter

Dec 30, 2020 ● By Tiffany Hinton

A healthy bowl of Three-Mushroom Stew is the perfect meal on a cold winter's day. It's gluten-free, nutritious and tasty, says GF Certified Mom Tiffany Hinton. Get the recipe here!

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

Dec 30, 2020 ● 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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The Gift of Yum: Homemade Treats Spark Holiday Cheer

Nov 27, 2020 ● 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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Growing More Than Lettuce Indoors

Nov 27, 2020

Indoor gardening can be incredibly rewarding and an easy practice to begin and manage year-round. Using efficient grow lights and easy techniques, we aren’t limited to lettuce and microgreens.

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Afternoon Tea and Cookies - Recipes from a Gluten-free Kitchen

Nov 27, 2020 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Mother Nature holds the secrets to help us continue to have optimal health and thrive through the winter. Healing herbal teas and gluten-free treats combine for a cozy, healthy treat this winter, says Tiffany Hinton of GF Mom Certified.

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How to Grow Basil and Tomatoes in the Winter Months

Nov 27, 2020 ● By Megy Karydes

Experts say indoor gardening is easier than we think and encourage us to give it a try this winter. Megy Karydes explores how to grow fresh, healthy greens, herbs, microgreens and veggies indoors to get us through a Chicago winter

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Recipes from a Farm Kitchen: Baked Squash and Garlicky Greens

Oct 30, 2020

Enjoy these delicious, healthy recipes for seasonal favorites baked squash and garlicky greens from Jen Miller of Prairie Wind Family Farm, in Grayslake. Look for organic produce from your local CSA, co-op or indoor farmers' market, or the local grocery. Shop and eat local!

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Recipe: Maisha's Favorite Lunch Smoothie

Oct 30, 2020

Being mindful of what you consume is a great way to start a path to everyday wellness and good health. Smoothies are easy and fast to make, says Maisha Wynn of Live to Wynn.

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Recipe: Allergen and Gluten-free Pumpkin Muffins

Oct 30, 2020 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Pumpkins are naturally high in vitamin A and vitamin C, which can help boost the immune system and overall wellness. This, along with being lower in calories, helps make pumpkin a great addition to a healthy fall diet and meals. Recipes from a Gluten-Free Kitchen with GF Mom Certified's Tiffany Hinton.

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

Oct 30, 2020 ● 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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GF Mom Certifed Holiday Guide 2020 by Tiffany Hinton

GF Mom Certified Holiday Guide 2020

Oct 23, 2020

Sponsored Content Celebrate this unique holiday season with Tiffany Hinton and GF Mom Certified in the second annual allergen sensitive holiday guide, There’s No Place like Home for the Holidays. This healthy, lifestyle-focused digital issue features resources for those in the allergen and gluten-free community, holiday gift suggestions, inspiration for home entertaining, how-to articles and recipes, exclusive coupon codes and more.

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5 Back-to-Basics Recipes for Gluten-Free Fall Comfort Foods

Sep 30, 2020 ● By Tiffany Hinton

This fall, go back to the basics with five gluten-free recipes made from ingredients you can find in your pantry, along with a few affordable seasonal items easily found from your local farmer or backyard garden. GF Mom Certified Tiffany Hinton offers tips and suggestions for healthy, allergen-free cooking.

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

Sep 30, 2020 ● 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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Make Back-to-School Lunches Tasty and Sustainable

Aug 31, 2020 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Many local grocery stores have posted signs directing us not to bring our own bags—no more using cloth, reusable market bags due to COVID-19 precautions. This is similar to the concept and rules of many of the Chicago area schools and daycares that will be opening this fall for bringing lunch to school. GF Mom Certified's Tiffany offers tips and recipes to make school lunches allergen free and Earth-friendly, too.

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Maisha Wynn Talks About Brain Aneurysm Awareness

Aug 31, 2020 ● By Carrie Jackson

Brain health is directly tied to overall wellness and nutrition, says Chicago lifestyle personality, author and vegan enthusiast Maisha Wynn of Live to Wynn. September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness month, and we talked with her about her own aneurysm, as well as how people can take control of their lives and promote brain health through lifestyle changes such as diet modifications, mindfulness and having an attitude of gratitude.

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8 Ways To Replace Dietary Salt

Aug 31, 2020 ● By Irina Ra

Salt is salt, and it doesn’t matter if you use sea salt, Celtic salt, kosher salt, pink Himalayan or any other kind of salt. Here are a few tips from Purple Sprout Cafe's Irina Ra on how to replace added salt in our daily lives with other natural sources of flavor.

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Spice Up Health: Using Herbs for Flavor and Medicine

Aug 31, 2020 ● 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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Cilantro Pesto

Aug 31, 2020 ● 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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