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CONSCIOUS EATING: 10 food-related tips to help you improve your nutrition and health

Leanne Hoffman·April 16, 2017
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CELIAC DISEASE: The other “Big C” and what you need to know about it

Contributing Writer·March 29, 2017
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IT’S NOT JUST FOR BUDDHIST MONKS: How mindful eating leads to food appreciation

Pamela Gerber·January 25, 2017
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HOLISTIC WEIGHT LOSS: Q&A with Eva Wellness about sensible dieting practices

Contributing Writer·October 31, 2016
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DELISH WITHOUT DAIRY: Vegan-friendly mozzarella cheese and creamy ice pop recipes

Contributor·September 12, 2016
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BREW UP A CUP: 6 simple and healthy tea recipes to soothe the mind and body

Contributor·June 9, 2016
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AWAY WITH GLUTTONY!: What I learned about mindful eating during my stay with Hare Krishnas

Contributing Writer·May 1, 2016
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FOOD FOR MARCH: Transitioning seasons mindfully + Herbed squash bisque recipe

Molly Murphy·March 17, 2016
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GOOD FOR THE GUT: Two dinner recipes that support a healthy balance of prebiotics and probiotics

Contributor·January 14, 2016
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THE JOY OF HALF A COOKIE: 9 principles that’ll help you eat mindfully

Contributor·December 29, 2015
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SUGAR DETOX: Dr. Doni Wilson sheds some light on sugar in this Q&A

Contributing Writer·June 22, 2015
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BODY TALK: Your food is killing you

Jane Olivier·April 14, 2015
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GLUTEN-FREE GOODNESS: Three tasty recipes that call for alternative grains

Contributor·March 2, 2015
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TOFU PATTIES: A delicious vegan dinner choice

Contributor·April 23, 2014
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SUPER ANTIOXIDANT SMOOTHIE: Drink to your brain health

Contributor·April 9, 2014
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JUICE DETOX: Try these 3 juice recipes for effective detoxification

Contributing Writer·March 27, 2014
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CARROT/DAIKON DRINK: A recipe from whole foods cook Christina Pirello’s Wellness 1,000

Contributor·December 13, 2013
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THE POWER OF HERBS: Recipes from the Healing Herbs cookbook

Contributor·October 10, 2013
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RAW, QUICK AND DELICIOUS!: Make these raw food desserts in 15 minutes or less

Contributor·October 6, 2013
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AMAZING ALGAE: Spirulina—concentrated nutrition in every gram

Contributing Writer·September 7, 2013
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CHEMICAL FOOD: The truth about food additives [infographic]

Contributing Writer·August 19, 2013
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THE ADAPTATION DIET: A three-step approach to control cortisol, lose weight and prevent chronic disease

Contributor·June 1, 2013
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ANTIDIABETOGENIC FOODS: Treat diabetes naturally with these healthy foods

Contributing Writer·April 27, 2013
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REAL FOOD: It’s harder to find than you think [infographic]

Contributing Writer·April 23, 2013
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