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Hail the Kale!

Hail the Kale!

Kayla Sheely , 10/07/2015

Today is National Kale Day! Kale is supercharged with nutrients and antioxidants, and it can do wonders for your health. Let the kaleabration begin!

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To Change Your Diet, Eat What You Want

Coach Caroline, 10/06/2015

Utilizing the following tools will make it much easier to begin eating healthier when you are ready. If you follow these steps, you’ll be able to adopt a lasting nutrient-dense diet style.

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Recipeasy: Black Bean and Yam Quesadillas

Kayla Sheely, 10/02/2015

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 Black Bean and Yam Quesadillas!

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Sugar: Help! It’s Everywhere!

Sugar, Sugar…Help! It’s Everywhere!

Coach Melanie, 09/30/2015

Food engineers work with food manufacturers to addict consumers to their foods, namely ones with salt, sugar, and oil. They alter taste, color, smell, and packaging until they find just the right combination that keeps you coming back for more.

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Could More Honest Serving Sizes Lead to Bigger Waistlines?

Eric Baron, 09/29/2015

The search for the perfect weight loss program is deeply embedded in our culture. Now the FDA is changing Nutrition Facts labels and serving sizes as we know them. But will these changes hurt or help Americans with their health and weight loss plans?

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Willpower Exercises

Coach Caroline, 09/28/2015

Willpower is very much like a muscle—it can be strengthened over time, and it can be depleted pretty quickly when challenged. By strengthening your willpower around your eating habits, you will be more likely to succeed in the long run.

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RecipEASY: The Best Mousse You'll Ever Eat

RecipEASY: The Best Mousse You'll Ever Eat

Kayla Sheely, 09/23/2015

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 The Best Mousse You'll Ever Eat!

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But First, Salad

But First, Salad

Kayla Sheely, 09/23/2015

Leafy greens should be a staple in your diet -- so much so that we recommend making salad the main dish! Whether you are trying to lose weight, reverse chronic disease, or just optimize your health, a salad a day can help you achieve your goals.

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Don’t Wait Until You “Feel Like It” to Take Action

Coach Caroline, 09/22/2015

Life in our why-do-today-what-you-can-put-off-until-tomorrow culture can be fun in the moment but does little to further our long-term goals. So where does this leave us in relation to a healthy diet?

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How to Include More Fruits and Vegetables in Your Diet

How to Include More Fruits and Vegetables in Your Diet

Kate Glover, 09/21/2015

From a young age many of us have turned up our noses to the foods that are most beneficial for our bodies. But we need the essential nutrients fruits and vegetables provide. Here are some ways to increase your daily fruit and vegetable intake:

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