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health & nutrition

10 Simple Ways to Clean Up Your Diet

by Donielle
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Written by contributor Donielle Baker of Naturally Knocked Up. When most people start thinking about healthier eating and cleaning up their diet, they easily get overwhelmed. And how can you not with all of the information out there? All of a sudden everything in your kitchen looks toxic and you have no idea where to [...]

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Inspiration For Eating Seasonally This Winter

by Krissa
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Written by contributor Krissa Jeldy of More Than Mundane. It can be difficult to eat seasonally during the winter months, especially in colder areas. In October, Stephanie wrote a great post on preparing for seasonal Fall and Winter eating. Eating seasonally is beneficial financially, nutritionally, and environmentally. I also love that nature provides our bodies [...]

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Simple Real Food Changes That Make a Big Impact

by Stacy
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 Written by contributor Stacy Karen of A Delightful Home. As we think about living a healthier lifestyle this year, it is worth considering the benefits a real food diet has to offer. The real food movement has gained momentum over the past few years and is challenging politically correct food rules, while encouraging consumers to [...]

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Too Many Holiday Treats? Give Your Body a Sugar Break

by Stephanie
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Written by contributor Stephanie Langford of Keeper of the Home Holidays are a time for indulging. We stuff ourselves on turkey feasts, swear that we couldn’t eat another bite, and then happily inhale a scrumptious piece of pumpkin pie. We attend multiple social functions, each one presenting its own array of sweet treats or special drinks. [...]

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Baking with Whole Wheat Flour (and Lemon Raspberry Thumbprint Cookie Recipe)

by Stacy
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 Written by contributor Stacy Karen of A Delightful Home.  The holiday season often finds us in the kitchen baking treats or at gatherings eating treats! One way to take the load down is to replace ingredients with whole food alternatives. For example, substituting butter in place of margarine, exchanging canola oil for the healthier coconut oil, and including [...]

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