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Slices of watermelon next to a watermelon drink.

Refreshing Watermelon Fruit Juice

Jul 31, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Watermelon, a large fruit related to other melons, as well as the cucumber, is comprised of almost 91 percent water and gives our bodies a boost in hydration.

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August Peaches Make a Refreshing Chilled Soup

Jul 31, 2023 ● By Veronica Hinke

Fresh, ripe peaches help improve heart health, immune system function and digestion.

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Classic Heirloom Tomato Salad

Jul 31, 2023

Classic heirloom tomato salad recipe

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Mushrooms For Health, Nourishment and Fun

Jul 31, 2023 ● By Linda Conroy

Sponsored Content There are immune-boosting benefits of eating mushrooms and they contain a wide spectrum of nutrients, including B vitamins, vitamin K, copper, potassium, selenium and other trace minerals.

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Childhood Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities: Back-to-School Tips for All Ages

Jul 31, 2023 ● By Veronica Hinke

It’s back-to-school season, and for students with food issues, meal planning is as important as lining up classroom supplies and extra-curricular schedules.

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Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Jul 31, 2023 ● By Caroline Somers

To accommodate a family with differing dietary needs due to food allergies, sensitivities or intolerances, this dish is served family-style, allowing diners to assemble their own spring rolls, choosing from the ingredients that fit their food restrictions.

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Turkey Burger Bento Box

Jul 31, 2023 ● By Theresa Diulus

A fun lunch meal packed with protein, fruits and veggies.

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Asian Glazed Chicken With Broccoli

Jul 31, 2023 ● By Gale Gand

This recipe uses gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for the glaze and rice flour instead of gluten-containing white flour to lightly coat the chicken, helping to keep the meat juicy and tender.

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Food Choices Can Help With Perimenopause Symptoms

Jun 30, 2023

Perimenopause, the transition into menopause, is a tumultuous time in a woman’s life as reproductive hormones fluctuate and decrease until menstruation stops.

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Enjoy Peak Berry Season With A Gluten-Free Strawberry Trifle

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

This easy-to-make summer dessert recipe features this sweet seasonal fruit that offers many health benefits, including antioxidants and vitamin C.

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Lavender buds add color to a piece of fresh strawberry pie.

Summer Strawberry Therapy

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Veronica Hinke

It’s a sure sign of summer when bright, red berries begin to peek out from underneath the green leaves at the strawberry farm.

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Hues of Health: Benefits of a Colorful Diet

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Veronica Hinke

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables also contain phytonutrients such as antioxidants, flavonoids, carotenoids and polyphenols that contribute to the color, flavor and aroma of such foods.

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Cheesy Cauliflower Mushroom Steaks

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Jennifer Carden

This dish can be served as a meal or cut into smaller pieces and presented as party appetizers. Cauliflower provides vitamins B6, K and C, magnesium and fiber.

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Summer Broccoli Soup With Herb Croutons

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Sarah Stegner

This vibrant, lime green-colored soup is an excellent source of potassium, fiber, vitamins B6 and C, iron, magnesium and calcium.

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Marinated Beets and Goat Cheese Crostini

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Sarah Stegner

Deriving their deep red color from phytonutrients called betalains, beets are rich in nitrates, which help to lower blood pressure.

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Preserve the Taste of Early Summer Fruits with Currant Jam

May 31, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

This jam recipe is a bit tart and sweet at the same time, and goes nicely on toast or in a baked pastry for breakfast, or paired with a cheese for an appetizer.

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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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