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Almond Oat Cookies with Fruit Filling

RecipEASY: Almond Oat Cookies with Fruit Filling

Kayla Sheely , 08/14/2015

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 Almond Oat Cookies with Fruit Filling!

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How Antioxidants Aid in Workout Recovery

How Antioxidants Aid in Workout Recovery

Kate Glover, 08/12/2015

With all of the benefits of exercise, it can be hard to believe physical activity can harm your body—that’s where oxidative stress comes in. To increase our body’s defenses, we need to eat a balanced diet with plenty of natural, antioxidant-rich foods.

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Eating Healthy with Healthy Desserts

Eating Healthy This Summer: Desserts That Leave You Ready for the Pool

Eric Baron, 08/11/2015

The allure of the decadent dessert is often a hard thing to face. But eating healthy doesn’t have to be a battle! As someone who has a serious sweet tooth and is also committed to healthy eating, I’ve come up with a short list of sweet, healthy desserts.

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Empty diet plan next to measuring tape, salad, and an apple

How Discomfort Can Motivate a Healthy Diet

Coach Caroline, 08/10/2015

Sometimes, discomfort can be helpful because it motivates us to change. No matter your reason, it's probably unhappiness, discomfort, or fear of the status quo that's stimulating your commitment to change your diet.

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Garden Sauté

RecipEASY: Garden Sauté

Kayla Sheely , 08/07/2015

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 our Garden Sauté!

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8 Ways to Add More Water to Your Diet

8 Ways to Add More Water to Your Diet

Kayla Sheely , 08/06/2015

Since our bodies are made of about two thirds water, we need to consume enough water for an optimal diet. But the truth is that most Americans don’t drink enough water, leaving much of our nation in a state of chronic dehydration.

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a healthy salad bar with lost of greens and cucumbers

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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close up of sprouts in a tipped over mason jar

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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