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Important Events at Each Stage of Digestion

Jun 30, 2022 08:00AM ● By Keri Barron

Obtaining nutrients from food involves both digestion and absorption, which are critical for healthy metabolism.

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The Connection Between Food and Oral Wellness

Jun 30, 2022 08:00AM

Diet and nutrition are significant influencers of our oral health. Diet can affect the development and progression of oral diseases and conditions such as caries, periodontal disease, erosion and others.

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The Healthy Food Movement: Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems

Jun 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Bob Benenson

A wide range of innovative solutions are being pursued by e-commerce entrepreneurs and food-equity advocates to get healthier local food into more hands and more neighborhoods.

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Flower Power: Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare

Jun 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By April Thompson

Today’s health-conscious foodies are finding edible flowers to be a fantastic way to eat the rainbow, adding fun flavors and colors to all sorts of dishes.

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Planet-Friendly Pours: The Rise of Sustainable Wine and Spirits

May 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Sustainable and socially responsible wines and spirits are becoming a major force in the market, though not all eco-friendly alcoholic beverages are as conscious as they claim.

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Intermittent Fasting Basics: How to Improve Health by Eating Less Often

Apr 29, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

By strategically fasting for hours to days, we can eat a wide range of healthy foods while improving our metabolic health, cholesterol markers and insulin levels.

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Minerals: Inorganic Cofactors for Healthy Cells

Mar 31, 2022 09:00AM ● By Keri Barron

Minerals are vital to the health of cells, working as cofactors for reactions happening constantly in the body.

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Eating for the Planet: Diet for a Climate Crisis

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Our food choices influence the environment and climate change. Here are sustainable tips to make our diets healthier for us and the planet.

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Niche Organic Gardens: Creating Custom Backyard Gardens

Feb 28, 2022 11:00AM ● By Suzie Agrillo

During Ashlie Thompson’s childhood, her mother, grandmothers and great-grandmothers had gardens that she would tend.

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Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream: Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations

Feb 28, 2022 07:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Vegans have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices go mainstream with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet and our health.

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Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle: Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate

Feb 28, 2022 07:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

How to start adapting a plant-based diet using vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to create balanced textures and flavors for meat-alternatives.

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Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions

Jan 31, 2022 07:30AM ● By April Thompson

More and more people are rediscovering the time-honored foodways of fermentation to promote health, boost flavor and preserve the bounty of the seasons.

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A Better Morning Jolt: Healthy Coffee Alternatives and Hacks

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM ● By April Thompson

While Americans love their coffee, a growing number of people are adapting their morning drink rituals to incorporate ingredients in search of additional health benefits.

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What to Expect During a Metabolic Detox

Nov 30, 2021 10:00AM ● By Erica Mills

A metabolic detox plan helps the body address and remove toxins. The human body is exposed to both endogenous and environmental toxins every day.

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The Sweet Danger of Sugar: Ways to Enjoy Healthier Holiday Fare

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM ● By Christy Ratliff

Low-sugar eating strategies and dessert recipes to protect our physical and mental health this holiday season.

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