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Homemade Chewy Trail Mix Bites
Saying these treats are addictive is an understatement. I’ve always had an affinity for granola bars. But these… these are unbelievably scrumptious. I was searching the web for quick and easy snacks to...
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Quick Guide for In-Season Produce
This weekend I’m all signed up for a fall vegetable and fruit growing class at Urban Harvest here in Houston. I’ve always dreamed of tip-toeing out into my big lush garden each morning to pick herbs...
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My Kitchen: Slow Cooker Harvest Pork Stew
Last night was one of those nights when I had so much going on that I needed something easy for dinner. I check on the fridge to see what was available, typed in a few ingredients in Google, and came...
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Printable Kitchen Cheat Sheet
I spend plenty of time thinking about food. From creating my family’s menu to preparing nutrition plans for clients, my day is filled with facts that help me determine the right food choices for all...
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My 7 Dietary Staples to Boost Immunity
I must confess that I’m not very well behaved on vacation. But not in the way you think. I don’t enjoy eating out. In fact, I avoid it as much as possible. So when I travel my eating habits are off in...
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6 Common Turkey Foul-Ups that Can Ruin Your Thanksgiving
Some of us are dinner guests at Thanksgiving and can get away with bringing a bottle of wine. If you’re like me, you end up prepping the feast and have to face that dreaded turkey roast on your own. As...
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Thanksgiving Portion Guide to Help You Stay on Track
This isn’t going to be a preachy “Put the gravy ladle down and back away from the corn pudding” post. I love food. I love the comfort we find in hearty traditional foods in the cooler months. And I...
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Bulu Box Free Sample Giveaway!
I have a confession to make. In various pantries, cupboards, and tucked-away spaces in my house hides uncountable bottles of vitamins, supplements, and home remedy items. Unused. Impulse buys after...
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8 Rules for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
I was a teacher before I was a writer and fitness coach. Each second week of December without fail our teacher planning room was overrun with Christmas cheer. Parents arrived in flocks with arms...
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Quick Guide to Vitamins In Your Diet
The earth provides all the nutrients you need to sustain energy, support growth and development, encourage healthy sleep patterns, and improve vital functions while reducing risk of disease. A...
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Guilt-Free Snacks for Your Desk
Even if you make an effort to eat a healthy breakfast and lunch, the daytime snacking you do at your desk can sabotage your effort to stay healthy. If you’re strapped for time, you may instinctively go...
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Know Your Roots (Veggies, That Is!)
Root vegetables can be found year round at your local grocer and farmer’s market. Roots store best in humid environments or in the freezer, and can be stored in bulk at the right temperature. Loaded...
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How Many Ounces in a Pint? Kitchen Volume Conversion Aid
I know I learned this stuff as a kid. It’s somewhere deep the wrinkly gray matter stored next to my first grade teacher Mrs. Burgess’s bathroom policy and my mom’s lentil stew recipe. Sometimes I just...
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Gear Up for Local Farmers Markets
The weather is warming up and soon farmers markets all over the US will set up shop at local venues. Eating local not only helps sustain your community, but it also helps you put the best food on your...
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Tea Time: The health benefits of tea
The health benefits of tea have been known for centuries, but scientists have only recently investigated the medicinal benefits in the lab to discover why tea is so good for you. In their research,...
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Taking Back Our Table
The other night I sat on the porch pitting cherries with my son Ellis. My daughter Gwyn and her friends surrounded us, sharing stories from school and writing notes to boys they would never...
View ArticleInterview with Examine.com Co-Founder Sol Orwell
Today’s post is an interview with Sol Orwell of Examine.com. If you’ve been following my blog for a while then you know I’m not big on supplements. For years my pantry was filled with different...
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