Who doesn’t love pumpkin? Its hearty flavor is wonderful when combined with warming spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, making it a wonderful food for Fall recipes. Fun fact, pumpkins grow on every continent except for Antarctica. Another interesting fact about pumpkins is that they are not just large orange orbs. Pumpkins come in […]
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Each year around Halloween, Americans buy, and discard, massive numbers of pumpkins. It makes me really sad to see this because pumpkins aren’t just a pretty Fall decoration, they’re a delicious and nutritious food Instead of pitching the pumpkin I believe you should eat it. Health benefits of pumpkin seedsIf you use pumpkin, from the whole […]
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It’s that time of year again…we’re being inundated with pumpkin spice! Pumpkin spice lattes were just the beginning; the pumpkin spice trend seems to get more popular every year. No longer just for coffee; you see pumpkin spice everything – brownies, cookies, savory foods, sweet recipes, you name it and manufacturers are trying to pumpkin […]
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One of my favorite things about autumn is the shift to those richer, deeper flavors that come from root crops and squashes. And although maple syrup is more of a late winter-early spring food it’s a perfect accompaniment to these fall foods making this a season of delicious dishes.This fabulously tasty maple pumpkin mousse is […]
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It’s that time of year when the days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping, and all those scrumptious, warming, Fall foods are appearing at your grocery store. This includes pumpkin, one of my favorite, most versatile vegetables. Fabulous in soups, baked goods, as a side vegetable, and even as a snack using the seeds. […]
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My friend Erin recently shared this delicious recipe for a great on-the-go-snack bar. With pumpkins in season, it’s easy enough to make your own puree. If you don’t have the time or inclination to make your own, the canned stuff works just fine. A couple of words of caution, however, when choosing canned pumpkin:It’s best to […]
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Every year, as special occasions roll around, pet owners across the country face the same adorable but guilt-inducing scene: our furry family members’ mournful, pleading eyes. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, a birthday celebration, or any other festive gathering, our pets somehow become convinced that we’ve forgotten to feed them for days, and they’re desperately trying […]
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Are you one of the 50 million Americans who struggle with sleep issues? Sleep is critical for our health and yet 1 out of 4 women and 1 out of 5 men can have issues with sleep. For those looking for natural support there are some holistic strategies you can use to help you sleep […]
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There’s nothing worse than being in the middle of a recipe and realizing you’ve run out of something. Or you go to the grocery store to buy supplies and they’re out of whatever it is that you need.While the best option is to have a Preparedness Pantry, the good news is there are ways to […]
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As more people prioritize their health and wellness, there has been a growing interest in supplementing with either protein powder and/or collagen. While they may sound similar, these products are actually quite different and serve different purposes. What are the differences between protein powder and collagen?Protein powder is a dietary supplement that provides a concentrated source […]
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