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Happy Spring, Sweet Pea ~ Fresh Recipes for Spring Celebrations

Mar 29, 2024

Frozen or fresh—sweet peas provide vitamins B6 and C, calcium, iron and magnesium while naturally satisfying the most demanding sweet tooth.

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Sprouted Foods Pack a Nutritional Punch

Mar 29, 2024 ● By Carrie Jackson

A study by the National Institutes of Health shows that sprouting is an effective technique to boost the nutritive profile of grains, and the Western world is seeing sprouted grains, beans and legumes becoming mainstream in stores, restaurants and at home.

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Assortment of fresh organic vegetables and fruits in wicker basket.

From Organic to Grass-Fed to Regenerative: Finding the Best Farming Practices

Mar 29, 2024 ● By Sara English

Understanding terms like grass-fed, organic, and regenerative empowers consumers to make informed choices aligned with their values and priorities for healthier eating and sustainable agriculture.

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Organic Chicken Bone Broth

Mar 29, 2024

This slow-cooker recipe fills the home with delightful aromas, offering a nutrient-dense broth. Using organic chicken supports sustainable farming practices and animal welfare.

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Fried chicken livers with onions and herbs.

Grass-Fed Beef Liver

Mar 29, 2024

Liver is a nutrient powerhouse. Opt for grass-fed beef liver from regenerative farms.

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'Neeps and Tatties' Shepherd’s Pie A new plant-forward recipe for a favorite St. Patrick’s Day classic

Feb 29, 2024 ● By Veronica Hinke

St. Patrick’s Day wouldn’t be the same without shepherd’s pie. Check out this plant-forward recipe.

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Potatoes and Cabbage to Warm a Chilly Night

Feb 29, 2024 ● By Nava Atlas

March is an ideal time for soups like those two presented here, along with delectable corn muffins you can pop into the oven while they’re simmering.

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Food Trends for 2024: What We’re Looking for at the Dinner Table

Feb 29, 2024 ● By Carrie Jackson

Trends are shifting away from fad diets to more balanced eating, as people across generations are focused on living healthier well into their golden years.

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Planting for the Planet: Seven Herbs to Grow, Eat and Heal

Feb 29, 2024 ● By April Thompson

Home growing not only provides fresh herbs for cooking needs, but also offers access to easy and affordable natural remedies that can soothe common ailments.

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Tumeric Eggs recipe with onion, tomatoes, ghee, salt, turmeric, paprika, pepper, eggs and cilantro.

Turmeric Eggs

Feb 29, 2024

From the book: The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease

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Nourishing Herbal Infusion

Feb 29, 2024

This herbal infusion contains essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B, C and E, potassium, calcium, zinc and iron.

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Soothing Support Tea

Feb 29, 2024

This tea includes a class of herbs referred to in herbalism as nervines, which work to support and nourish the nervous system and relieve anxiety.

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‘Beet’ the Winter Blues with These Oven-Roasted Beet Recipes

Jan 31, 2024 ● By Veronica Hinke

Embrace the season with the vibrant hues and nourishing benefits of oven-roasted beets. Loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, beets are nature's way of boosting your immunity, helping to maintain a healthy heart and keeping you energized through the winter months. These savory recipes will add a burst of flavor and nutrition to your table.

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Plant-Based Milk Alternatives: Benefits for People and the Planet

Jan 31, 2024 ● By Carrie Jackson

While plant-based milks have historically played second fiddle to other dairy alternatives, but not anymore. Touting sustainability benefits, a creamy texture and pleasing flavors, soy, oat, almond, cashew and even macadamia nut milks are having their moment.

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Plant-based dairy-free no-bake cheesecake

No-Bake Pumpkin Dairy-Free Cheesecake

Jan 31, 2024

No-bake and dairy-free, now you can have your cheesecake and eat it too.

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Chef AJ’s Caramel Blondies

Jan 31, 2024

This non-dairy treat incorporates sweet potato, oats, dates, shredded coconut and banana for a healthy twist.

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Chef AJ’s Popeye’s Perfection

Jan 31, 2024

This non-dairy smoothie contains spinach to power your day.

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Petra Page-Mann demonstrates how to make fire cider

Fire Cider 101: The Basics of This Centuries-Old Homemade Elixir

Dec 29, 2023 ● By Veronica Hinke

Fire ciders—potent herbal vinegar tonics made with powerful roots, vegetables and herbs like ginger, horseradish, turmeric, echinacea, rosemary, hot peppers, onions, garlic and more—can help be a mid-winter immune system boost that we all need this time of year.

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