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8 Reasons Why Amaranth Grain is this Year's Quinoa

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Move over quinoa, amaranth grain has arrived! Actually it arrived thousands of years ago and was an Aztec staple until the Conquistadors banned it because it was also a staple of Aztec religious ceremonies. Lucky for us, one of the amaranth…
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8 Reasons Why Everyone is Talking About the Moringa Tree

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The Moringa Tree (Moringa oleifera) is native to North India that’s been nicknamed “the miracle tree” and the “tree of life” for its superfood properties. Virtually every part of the tree is edible and packed with nutrients. According…
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8 Reasons Why Foodies Are Loco for Lucuma Fruit

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Nicknamed the gold of the Incas, Lucuma fruit is a super fruit that has been eaten by Peruvians since 200 A.D. Despite its recognition in the Andes, modern science is just now discovering how nutrient-dense this fruit—that looks like an…
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From Cage-Free to Grass-Fed: Your Go-To Guide to Eating Right

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Eating right means more than sticking to a healthy, well-rounded diet; it's also about choosing produce that is kind to the environment and to animals whenever possible. Obviously poultry and red meat are the least environmentally and animal-friendly…
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Nature's Cheese: What is Nutritional Yeast and How to Cook with It

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What is nutritional yeast? If you're vegan, you're probably already familiar with this non-dairy cheese alternative that may just be one of the breakout superfoods of 2016. Nutritional yeast doesn't sound particularly appetizing but it actually…
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The New “It” Spice: 7 Awesome Turmeric Health Benefits

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Recently there’s been a lot of buzz about Turmeric health benefits, and this bright yellow spice has been used in everything from dinner recipes to juices to medicine. But what exactly is Turmeric, how do you say it, where does it come from,…
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Brine Master: How to Make Your Own Pickled Foods

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Not only do pickled foods taste good, but it seems everyone is talking about how good pickled foods are for you as well. Pickles, sauerkraut, kimchee and other fermented foods, which can last in your fridge a lot longer than non-pickled foods,…
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Cooking Chestnuts: 10 Must-Try Recipes To Go Nuts For

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Raise your hand if you are curious about cooking chestnuts. Some foods don’t really feel like they are married to a season or time of year, while others just scream “the holidays are here!” Chestnuts fall into the latter category, and…

Healthy Food Cheat Sheet: How to Not Gain 10 Pounds this Thanksgiving

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Healthy food and Thanksgiving don't usually go hand-in-hand. Thanksgiving is the gateway to two months of excess. Followed by four months of desperately trying to rein it all back in. When it comes to keeping those extra pounds at bay, preparation…