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Chicken Curry

May 31, 2023 ● By Metabolic Balance

Conscious eating recipe. A healthy metabolic meal packed with spices and proteins.

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Arugula Salad With Mango Dressing

May 31, 2023 ● By Recipes and photos courtesy of Metabolic Balance

Conscious Eating Recipe. A metabolic healthy side dish perfect for a summer gathering.

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Nem Lui Hue [Lemongrass Skewers With Pork or Chicken]

May 31, 2023 ● By Recipes and photos courtesy of Metabolic Balance

Conscious Eating recipe. A metabolically healthy meal packed with plants and protein.

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Converting Food to Energy: Learning How Metabolism Works

May 31, 2023 ● By Linda Sechrist

Metabolism is the process by which the foods and drinks we consume are converted into energy. We may not notice the cellular mechanisms that transform fat and glucose into the oomph in our step, but when they start to wane, we definitely know something is wrong.

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Gado Gado

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Brenda Davis, RD, Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, and Cory Davis, MPA, PAg

Unhealthy Western dietary patterns, characterized by highly processed foods, red and processed meat, high-fat dairy products, high-sugar foods, sweet drinks and alcohol, are consistently associated with adverse health outcomes, including negative impacts on hormones and stress.

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Healthy Chickpea Cakes Make A Great Plant-Based Lunch Or Dinner

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Veronica Hinke

These plant-based Vegan Chickpea Cakes with Roasted Carrot-Mint Mash are a health-conscious option for Cinco de Mayo and beyond. Chickpeas and carrots contain calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and vitamin B6.

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Mint Juice

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

This is a fun summer beverage that even the kids will love.

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Taking Control of Our Hormones: Nutritional Tips to Support the Delicate Balance

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Sheila Julson

Think of hormones as the body’s messengers, sending signals that affect a host of functions.Keeping these hormones in proper balance is critical for health, and imbalances can lead to a wide range of effects.

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Kale and Tempeh Tacos

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Dr. Anna Cabeca

In this yummy, low-carb taco recipe, cabbage leaves substitute for the tortillas and are filled with a mixture of protein-packed tempeh, veggies and lots of great spices.

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Vanilla and Fig Scones With Pistachios

A great dessert or breakfast treat, a scone is a baked good usually made with wheat flour and butter. This recipe calls for almond flour instead to reduce the carbs and increase the nutrition.

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Spring Salad Spotlights ~ Flavors of Fresh Garden Peas

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Peas are in the legume family, similar to a bean, and they boast the health benefits of potassium, folate and fiber.

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Unwrapped Egg Roll Noodles

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Madiha M. Saeed, M.D.

Try this nutritious and delicious recipe from this month's Conscious Eating section!

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Sushi Bites

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Madiha M. Saeed, M.D.

Try this nutritious and delicious recipe from this month's Conscious Eating section!

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Sustainable Eating: Tips to Shrink Your Foodprint

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD

To get a fuller picture of our food-related environmental impacts, we need to take into consideration the many variables associated with the production, transportation and consumption of food.

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A New Dawn on the Farm Front: Stepping Away From Industrialized Agriculture

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Sandra Yeyati

The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered weaknesses in the food supply system, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, and altered human behavior as more people started cooking at home and exploring healthier lifestyle choices.

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