Food For Thought

The Official Healthy Food Now Blog


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How to Travel Without Ditching Your Healthy Eating Plan

Coach Caroline, 04/13/2016

Sticking with your healthy diet while on vacation can be very difficult. Here are some tips to make it a little easier!

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5 Ways to Change Up Your Salad Routine

5 Ways to Change Up Your Salad Routine

Kayla Sheely , 04/11/2016

Have you ever gotten bored of eating salad? If you aren’t careful, you can fall into a healthy eating rut. After all, a salad everyday for lunch can get a little monotonous. Try some of these delicious dressings to liven up your salads!

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Forget the Magic Bullet: Karen's Journey to Better Health, Week 2

Coach Ida, 04/05/2016

Everyone wants a medication, therapy, or an exercise program that will help them feel or look better. But Karen's story of weight loss and reversing diabetes will show you how a plant-based, whole food diet can change your health destiny.

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My Nutritarian Challenge

My Nutritarian Challenge

Jennie Sherkness, 04/04/2016

After learning about a nutritarian diet, one of our followers and friends, Jennie, decided to embark on a challenge to try this style of healthy eating for 6 weeks. After only two weeks, she can say her life has changed for the better.

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RecipEASY: Guacamole

RecipEASY: Guacamole

Kayla Sheely , 03/31/2016

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 guacamole!

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“I Used to Be Vegan, But...”

Coach Caroline, 03/29/2016

There is a common belief in the vegan and vegetarian community that eliminating animal products from one’s diet is all that is necessary to optimize health. But, unfortunately, the vegan menu is not good enough to support long-term health.

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Strawberry Limeade Smoothie

Strawberry Limeade Smoothie Recipe

Kate Glover, 03/28/2016

We know it can be difficult to fit greens into your daily diet. That’s why every Monday we’ll share one of our favorite green smoothie recipes with you. They are a tasty, easy way to increase your daily fruit and vegetable intake!

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RecipEASY: Mashed Cauliflower with Greens

RecipEASY: Mashed Cauliflower with Greens

Kayla Sheely , 03/25/2016

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 Mashed Cauliflower with Greens!

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“At Least I Eat Better than Most People I Know!”

Coach Caroline, 03/22/2016

I am sure you have never used the reasoning, “at least I eat better than most people I know!”-- but perhaps a friend or associate has insisted as much? If so, read on. Let's explore the logic behind such statements.

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Orange Crush Smoothie

Orange Crush Smoothie Recipe

Kate Glover, 03/21/2016

We know it can be difficult to fit greens into your daily diet. That’s why every Monday we’ll share one of our favorite green smoothie recipes with you. They are a tasty, easy way to increase your daily fruit and vegetable intake!

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