In a world where fast food and takeout have become the norm, there’s something special about cooking a meal from scratch at home. It’s a sentiment that’s shared by the authors of three books that celebrate the joys of home cooking and domestic self-sufficiency.”The Lost Arts of Hearth and Home by Ken Albala and Rosanna […]
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Are you suddenly in a position where you have to feed yourself with only one arm? You are not alone, millions of adults are impacted by fractured wrists, shoulder tears and other arm injuries each year. And not all of us have the luxury of having someone else to cook for us or being able […]
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Micronutrients are the building blocks for your body. They provide the resources your body needs to function properly. Without a blood test, it can be difficult to know if you have sufficient levels of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other metabolites.There are, however, some ways that your body indicates that everything is not what it […]
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Magnesium is a mineral that is found in the earth, in whole foods, and in our bodies. Although it is essential for maintaining optimal health, many Americans may not be getting enough magnesium in their diets. The popularity of processed foods and refined grains in the grocery stores plus consuming a diet lacking in whole […]
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Are you dealing with the winter itchies? For those who deal with daily dry skin conditions it can be annoying to always be itching and flaking. But sometimes dry skin isn’t always due to dermatitis, psoriasis or eczema. It is possible that your dry skin is be related to the season. And winter is the worst. […]
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This is the month that has my favorite holiday of all time– Thanksgiving! And it’s made even more special by knowing that so many of these foods are ripe and in season now. How many of these are on your table? How many will be part of your Thanksgiving meal?Beets Beets are one of the most […]
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Winter is coming and those colder days seem like the perfect time for a bowl of oatmeal in the morning. I frequently get questions wanting to know if oats are okay to eat. The answer? It depends. Oats have been consumed for more than 2000 years in many places around the world. There is good […]
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Autumn is a time for a change of pace. The days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing colors and the cool air is coming in. With the change of season comes new produce to try! Here’s a list of what’s in season this Fall:Acorn SquashAcorn and butternut squash are among the types of winter […]
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Nitric oxide, also known as nitrogen monoxide, plays a vital role in supporting your overall health; it is a signaling molecule that is critical for supporting many processes in your body. In 1992 it was given the title of Molecule of the Year.BenefitsA nitric oxide deficiency may be related to a wide variety of health […]
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As we move through the year, we find ourselves now heading into that restorative deep nutrition time of the year with these seasonal crops. What’s one of your favorite foods to make with something on this September produce guide?Acorn SquashAcorn and butternut squash are among the types of winter squash that belong to the gourd […]
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