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So What Do You Eat?

Coach Caroline, 11/23/2015

Many people have the mentality that if you eat a healthy lunch, it’s ok splurge on BBQ ribs for dinner. Unfortunately, feeding your body the nutrients it needs doesn’t undo damage from another meal.

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Can Red Meat In Your Diet Plan Shrink Your Brain?

Can Red Meat In Your Diet Plan Shrink Your Brain?

Eric Baron, 11/20/2015

Fast foods, red meat, and excessive snacking on junk can cause weight gain—or place you at higher risk for diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and cancer. But did you know that those foods might also shrink your brain?

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You Are Programmed to Avoid Immediate Danger

Coach Caroline, 11/16/2015

Why is it so hard to stop eating foods that you know aren’t good for you and replace them with life-promoting, disease-resistant foods? Maybe it's due to the lack of immediate unpleasant consequences following a meal.

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Best Foods for Healthy Skin

Best Foods for Healthy Skin

Kayla Sheely , 11/11/2015

Who doesn’t want healthy skin that glows? While many people chase healthy skin for the youthful appearance it gives, there are bigger reasons to take care of your skin.

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Breadstick Dilemma

Coach Caroline, 11/10/2015

No matter how long we stick to a healthy diet, we can still be tempted by unhealthy, fattening foods. These are some of the tools I use to ensure I am mindful of what I eat and make healthy decisions.

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Recipeasy: Creamy Onion Soup

Recipeasy: Creamy Onion Soup

Kayla Sheely , 11/05/2015

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 Creamy Onion Soup!

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Onions: A Love-Cry Relationship

Onions: A Love-Cry Relationship

Kate Glover, 11/04/2015

At some point in your culinary life you’ve probably felt the burning, tear-jerking sensation of cutting into a nice, juicy onion. But why do we cry over our onions? Is there a way to avoid it? You bet your sweet onion, there is.

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Healthy Food Habits

Coach Caroline, 11/02/2015

You’ve probably heard it said—and have undoubtedly experienced for yourself—that habits are hard to break. Here are two healthy food habits that can take you a long way in your pursuit of a nutrient-dense diet style.

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Recipeasy: Hearty Oatmeal

Recipeasy: Hearty Oatmeal

Kayla Sheely , 10/30/2015

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 Hearty Oatmeal!

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Young Nutritarian in a SAD World

Young Nutritarian in a SAD World

Sean Baron, 10/28/2015

I transitioned to a plant-based diet 5 years ago. At first it took some getting used to, but now I look forward to every meal because I genuinely enjoy the food, and after I eat I feel great!

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