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A Little Obsession Can Be a Good Thing When it Comes to Healthy Eating

Coach Caroline, 08/05/2015

What is a “healthy relationship with food”? What does it mean to be “obsessed” with food? Eating a heart-healthy, vegetable-rich diet in a fast-food, pleasure-driven culture is difficult but not impossible.

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Sprouts: A Powerhouse of Low Calorie Nutrients

Coach Melanie, 08/03/2015

Sprouts may not be the first thing that come to mind when you are thinking of nutrient-dense foods, but they make a tasty, nutritious addition to the meals you love! Want to grow your own? Here's how to do it.

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Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup

RecipEASY: Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup

Kayla Sheely , 07/31/2015

To help those of you who are new to plant-based diets or are just starting out, we have a weekly segment called RecipEASY where we'll give you modifications and tips for our recipes. This week we made Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup!

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Best Foods for Diabetes Management

Best Foods for Diabetes Management

Kate Glover, 07/30/2015

With millions of people living with diabetes, and new diagnoses every day, how can we excel at diabetes management? Here are 5 foods that will help you manage and maybe even reverse your diabetes.

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Salt, Sugar, and Oil: The GOOD, The BAD and The UGLY

Salt, Sugar, and Oil: The GOOD, The BAD and The UGLY

Coach Melanie, 07/28/2015

Dr. Klaper’s film Salt, Sugar, and Oil: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly illustrates how natural sources of salt, sugar, and oil benefit our health while food giants addict us to processed foods that have the opposite effect.

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Don’t Let Modern-Day Sirens Ruin Your Weight Loss Plan

Coach Caroline, 07/27/2015

Have you ever felt totally committed to a weight loss plan, but then found yourself giving in to unhealthy temptations? What should you do when approaching a sticky-bun situation?

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Green smoothies are a simple way to make healthy eating easy

A Simple Way to Make Healthy Eating Easier

Kayla Sheely, 07/23/2015

Whether you are a healthy eating pro or you have to choke down leafy greens, there is a simple way to make healthy eating easier: green smoothies.

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The Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

The Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Coach Melanie, 07/21/2015

Cooking has never been easier! You can use an Instant Pot as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, warmer, and for sauteing and browning.

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RecipEASY: Black Bean and Mushroom Burgers

RecipEASY: Black Bean and Mushroom Burgers

Kayla Sheely, 07/16/2015

To help those of you who are new to plant-based diets or are just starting out, we have a new segment called “RecipEASY" where we'll give you modifications and tips for our recipes. This we week made black bean and mushroom burgers!

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Beware of "I Don't Care"

Beware of “I Don’t Care” When It Comes to Food Choices

Coach Caroline, 07/14/2015

If one single thought pattern can undermine your efforts to eat healthy more than any other, it’s probably these three little words: I don’t care.

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