Food For Thought

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RecipEASY: Super Veggie Bean Stew

RecipEASY: Super Veggie Bean Stew

Kayla Sheely , 01/29/2016

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 Super Veggie Bean Stew!

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Restless Eating Syndrome

Coach Caroline, 01/28/2016

The key to sticking with a healthy diet is to plan and follow through! To overcome restless eating, make a schedule. It can get you through a difficult few hours without binging.

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4 Detox Myths You Should Dispel Before The Next “Deep Cleanse”

4 Detox Myths You Should Dispel Before The Next “Deep Cleanse”

Eric Baron, 01/26/2016

Juice cleanses, colonics, special diets, fasting, and crash dieting—these are mainstays of the detox industry. But underneath the commercials and often outright bogus claims, there are some simple “truths” that turn out to be myths.

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Kiwi Lover Smoothie

Kiwi Lover Smoothie Recipe

Kate Glover, 01/24/2016

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: Creamy Corn Chowder

RecipEASY: Creamy Corn Chowder

Kayla Sheely , 01/22/2016

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 Creamy Corn Chowder!

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5 Myths About Protein

Coach Melanie, 01/21/2016

Most peoples' opinions about protein are based on what we were taught as children--that protein is the most favorable of all nutrients. But is this accurate?

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Denying Yourself Instant Gratification Pays in the Long Run

Coach Caroline, 01/20/2016

We live in an era of instant gratification. Having your desires fulfilled in the wink of an eye is good fun and all, but when it comes to food, a little restraint might be in order -- that is, if your goal is health and longevity.

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Post-Workout Smoothie

Post-Workout Smoothie Recipe

Kate Glover, 01/18/2016

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: Spicy Tomato Soup

RecipEASY: Spicy Tomato Soup

Kayla Sheely , 01/15/2016

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 Spicy Tomato Soup!

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How to Cure Hedonic Hunger

Coach Caroline, 01/12/2016

Have you ever had the urge to eat when you weren’t really hungry? If you apply these healthy eating habits, over time you’ll find it easier and easier to say no to hedonic hunger.

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