Comforting Tomato Veggie Split Pea Soup
Taking stock of what makes soup so soothing and satisfying A warm bowl of soup is a classic comfort food. Just the sight, smell, and feel of holding a cup of steaming soup makes cold winter weather pleasantly cozy. No matter what season, soup is always a good choice. When brimming with nutritious veggies,…
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Aging Healthily Is Possible And It Starts With A Healthy Gut
The secret to successful aging may rely on a changing gut microbiome How well are you aging? Good, fair, or poor? The passage of time is out of your control but how you age is a different story. No matter how many birthdays you celebrate, your biological age can either be “younger” or “older”…
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Baked Butternut Squash With Apples And Cranberries
If you like recipes that meet your checklist of hearty, healthy, and delicious, this is it. Featuring seasonal superstar foods, your senses of sight, smell, and taste are in for a pleasing palate sensation. There’s something special about seasonable fall/winter flavors. For me, it’s similar to the feeling of a cozy, warm blanket wrapped around…
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22 simple ways to get healthier in 2022
Set yourself up for a healthy 2022 Say goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022! Father Time keeps ticking away with the arrival of another New Year with new possibilities affecting your life and health. Speaking of health, what plans do you have for restoring or maintaining your health this coming year and…
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Lemony Red Bean And Parsley Salad
Ready in mere minutes, a tangy lemon juice and olive oil vinaigrette dresses up this quick side salad of red beans with parsley Fresh, healthy, and delicious are the trifecta of a winning combination food connoisseurs appreciate. This recipe with a Mediterranean flair, meets all three criteria. It’s packed with plant-protein, antioxidant rich veggies,…
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Top 12 Foods Providing All Day Energy
Choose these foods more often to feel less tired and more energetic all day long When drained of get-up-and-go, it’s tempting to down an energy drink or grab a candy bar. These choices often do provide a quick, short burst of energy you need. But beware – sugary drinks, candy, and pastries put too…
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Eating your way to better bladder health
Bladder health is rarely discussed but all of us are affected by it Bladder health should be a top priority ranking alongside heart, brain, and bone health. And one way to promote bladder health is by making smart food choices. From urinary incontinence to overactive bladder, what you eat and drink directly impacts your…
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Simple Maple-Poached Pears
Simple and perfectly delicious, a fiber-rich stewed pear is one of the healthiest desserts you can serve after a meal Before I talk about this fabulous recipe, let’s talk first about the simple pear itself. Pears are one of the most underrated and overlooked fruits around. Maybe it’s because they lack the eye-catching colors…
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Easy Apple Cinnamon Potato Bread
Packed with cinnamon, fresh apples – and yes, potatoes – this pleasingly moist and rich in complex carbohydrates treat is perfect for cool, fall days I absolutely love to make breads of all kinds. Yeast or quick breads, both have special appeal I find relaxing, enjoyable, and with much anticipated excitement for the final…
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Could You Be Calcium Deficient And Not Know It?
What you need to know about identifying and treating a calcium deficiency Calcium is the most abundant mineral found in the human body of which 99% is stored in the bones and teeth, necessary for strong bone structure. The roles of calcium are critical for body functioning but many adults, adolescents, and even children…
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