Inflammation plagues millions of people throughout the world. Whether it’s acute, chronic, or due to infection, the pain that comes with inflammation is one that can be extremely difficult to overcome— but like most problems, this one can be addressed from multiple angles (and, just like any good fitness routine, it SHOULD be addressed from […]
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Love Thai food but want a healthier version? This recipe for shrimp pad thai is your answer— it comes together quickly, it’s healthy, and it’s delicious. We would even argue it’s quicker than takeout. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: STIR FRY: SAUCE: HOW TO MAKE: Recipe adapted from https://www.wellplated.com/healthy-shrimp-pad-thai/ CATEGORIES
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You don’t need to be a vegan (or gluten free, or paleo, for that matter) to appreciate these delicious and adorable mini strawberry cheesecakes. Perfect for your spring gatherings, and an even more perfect way to use up those homegrown strawberries, this recipe is your new spring/summertime staple— and all of your guests, not just
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Swing by your grocery store tonight and grab a rotisserie chicken— trust us on this one. Everything else you’ll need is probably already sitting in your pantry or refrigerator just waiting to be tossed into this tasty quesadilla. This meal is perfect for lunch or dinner (or, if you feel so inclined, even breakfast)— and
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To many, a salad may just seem like a boring pile of greens. But given the right toppings, a salad can become the perfect healthy lunch. Read on for some tips on creating the perfect salad, plus a few tips on changing it up if your salad game has gotten a little mundane! VARY THE
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It’s that season again. It’s the beginning of spring, but we’re craving fresh flavors that, for the most part, we had to give up for the winter. Luckily, you can get your favorite sunny season’s flavors in a jif with this recipe— and once you’ve got your own garden underway, it’ll taste even better with fresh tomatoes
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A few weeks ago, we explored the various different forms that vegetables can be purchased in and what benefits and downfalls each option supplied (if you haven’t read it yet, click here!). The bigger question, though, often lies in what happens when that food comes home. What you intend to prepare with the produce you
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Spring comes around every year, offering us a time to reflect on what’s happened and what’s to come. It’s the perfect time for a fresh start— if Mother Nature can have its renewal now, why can’t we? Think of spring as the season for giving your diet a clean slate. Your house isn’t the only
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Maybe you already have a vegetable garden and just want to confirm it’s worth your efforts; or maybe you’re considering planting one this spring and wanted to have a little bit of incentive. Either way, planting your own vegetable garden has quite a few benefits for your health— and contrary to what you might think,
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We know that eating our veggies is one of the best ways to ensure that we’re getting the nutrients our bodies need to power on day after day in the most efficient manner. But with so many “versions” of these vegetables being sold throughout the various sections of our supermarkets, each coming at a different
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