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8 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
With so much written about diet versus exercise and exercise versus diet, it’s easy to overlook the role hormones play in our health and wellbeing, but they can make all the difference. In honor of American Diabetes Month, we’ve decided to take a closer look at the hormone insulin: What is it, and how does…
Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin Seeds & More Fall Foods To Make You Look Gorgeous
The farmer’s market is packed with folks dressed in fall fashions, and overflowing with colorful sights, sounds and foods. A list of fruits and veggies to stock up on is a must-have. However, knowing which locally-grown goods have the best beauty benefits isn’t always clear. So Peggy Kotsopoulous, a holistic nutritionist, culinary consultant and author…
11 Homemade Cures For Dry Cold Weather Skin
If your kitchen cupboards and refrigerator bins are stocked with fresh finds from the farmer’s market, I’m sure you’d like to get as much use out of your favorite fruits and vegetables. (And, perhaps finally make use of that pricey cold press juicer you paid for. 😊) Here are 11 homemade recipes for all your…
10 Things to Know About Food on World Food Day
October 16 is World Food Day. It offers the opportunity to strengthen national and international solidarity in the fight to end hunger, malnutrition and poverty. With falling water tables, eroding soils and rising temperatures making it difficult to feed growing populations, control of arable land and water resources is moving to center stage in the global…
Superfood of the Season: Pumpkin
Sure, pumpkins can seem spooky in their Jack-o-lantern state, but don’t be fooled— they’re actually one of the most nutritious fruits out there. Loaded with antioxidants and disease-fighting vitamins, these gourds aren’t just for carving, making them a bonafide superfood. Pump Up the Pumpkin — Why They’re Super Pumpkins’ bright orange color may make them a…
Celebrate National Kale Day Today!
What will it take for us to reclaim our health? Simple shifts. That’s what all the green buzz about kale boils down to. Swap pretty much anything in your diet for kale and you’ve made a healthy choice. Kale is so nutrient-dense, delicious, and surprisingly versatile that it bumps up the nutrition in everything from…
What’s In Season Now: An Introduction to Autumn Flavors
Although Fall is not my favorite time of year, the season brings out some of my most admired things: pumpkin spice, chunky sweaters, booties, and some of my favorite vegetables. Butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes and kale are all staples in my diet this time of year. These hearty root vegetables will warm you…
How to Clean Fruits & Vegetables With Vinegar
Every year, millions of people fall ill from food contamination, including sickness caused by fruits and vegetables. Animals, dangerous substances in soil and water, poor hygiene of food employees and several other circumstances can lead to contamination. To avoid this, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends washing produce thoroughly. But, there’s no need to…
