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How to Meal Prep Like a Pro – Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Meal prep, preparing healthy snacks and meals ahead of time, is one of the key habits to a healthy lifestyle. Learn 6 easy ways to meal prep like a pro!
Monica Salafia | August 21, 2017
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Health & Wellness
How to Eat for Your Dosha + Which Foods You Should Avoid
The Vata, Pitta and Kapha Doshas provide insight on how to cultivate balance in mind, body, and spirit. Learn how to eat for your dosha.
Jessica Gomes | July 29, 2017
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8 Must-Try Avocado Toast Recipes
Heard about the avocado toast craze? The answer is probably an enthusiastic yes! This culinary trend is healthy, hearty, visually appealing, and delicious. Are you getting bored with the mundane avocado, salt and pepper? Try any of these savory toasts as breakfast, brunch, or a snack any time of day.
Kate Van Horn | July 13, 2017
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Delicious Grain-Free Sushi Recipe for Vegetarian + Paleo Diets
Craving sushi but don’t eat rice or fish? Sushi can fit into any dietary need when we make small adjustments. Try this at-home sushi recipe
Sahara Rose | April 25, 2017
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Health & Wellness
6 Easy Ways to Eat Healthy and Honor Your Body Using Yogic Principles
Food is there to nourish your body, not to satisfy your cravings. Here are ways you can use yogic principles to influence the way you eat:
Katrina Rice | April 9, 2017
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Health & Wellness
The Skinny on HUM Nutrition’s Skinny Bird Natural Weight Loss and Energy Supplement (Video)
Skinny Bird is a weight loss supplement from HUM Nutrition that helps curb your appetite, boost metabolism, and...
YogiApproved | February 16, 2017
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Why You Shouldn’t Drink Green Smoothies During Winter + What to Eat Instead
Green juices are extremely cooling in property and drinking them year-round depletes the digestive fire, which not only leads to digestive issues but also hair loss, dry skin, anxiety, insomnia and other Vata-related issues.
Sahara Rose | January 28, 2017
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Health & Wellness
5 Foods that Prevent Orgasm – Do You Eat These?
This is an invitation to experiment with your diet in order to experience more sexual pleasure. Play around with it, give it time, and see if what’s written above is true for you.
Rebecca Clio Gould | November 3, 2016
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Health & Wellness
What Is Gluten and Is It Really That Bad for You?
More and more foods are being labelled as gluten free. Those with Celiac Disease cannot eat gluten since...
Ashley Stern | August 26, 2016
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Health & Wellness
How To Stay Healthy on a Vegan Diet
Going vegan is a great opportunity to try new foods, get creative in the kitchen with different and to eat more mindfully.
Jessica Gomes | August 14, 2016
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Health & Wellness
5 Benefits of Purchasing Produce In-Season
Fruits and vegetables are a wonderful and healthy addition to your diet. Whether you are walking around your...
Krysta Shannon | June 25, 2016
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Health & Wellness
Chronic Inflammation: What It Is and What You Can Do About It
Inflammation is the body’s natural response when something bad happens to it. The cells release chemicals to alert the immune system that something’s not right. The immune system then sends its first responders – inflammatory cells – to trap the offending substance or heal the tissue.
Dutch Martin | June 15, 2016
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Life
How to Ripen an Avocado in 10 Minutes
The consensus is in: avocados are delicious and quite versatile. You can spread avocado on toast, toss it...
Krysta Shannon | June 13, 2016
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Health & Wellness
8 Steps to Transform Your Life with an Elimination Diet
The foods that you eat each day are not just intended to fuel your body. Have you done an elimination diet? If you suffer from bodily ailments or potential food intolerances, consider an elimination diet. You might be surprised at what you learn about your health.
Krysta Shannon | June 7, 2016
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The Ultimate Guide to Going Paleo: 11 Steps to Start a Paleo Diet
Choosing a Paleo Diet can make the transition to a healthy lifestyle smart and practical. When in doubt about what you should or shouldn’t eat or how much you should or shouldn’t work out, try to remember that your body is the same as our cavemen ancestors.
Alexis Kristan | May 19, 2016
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Health & Wellness
7 Healing Herbs You Probably Already Have in Your Kitchen
Herbs have been used since ancient times. Harvested by our ancestors, they were used for their medicinal properties....
Alexa Erickson | May 15, 2016
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This Vegan Nacho Cheese Recipe Is Everything
This dish takes less than 30 minutes to make and is super easy to prepare. Here is a delicious and easy Vegan Nacho Cheese recipe to satisfy your need for cheese:
Rachel Galperin | May 7, 2016
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Health & Wellness
These Magical Foods Work like Sunscreen from the Inside Out
Protect yourself from the inside out. Research has shown that the following foods work like dietary sunscreen. Plus, these healthy snacks boost our athletic performance and endurance, so we can stay in tree pose that much longer.
Josh Duvauchelle | May 5, 2016
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Health & Wellness
The Scary Truth About Cheese: 4 Reasons to Stop Eating It Right Now
In reality, cheese is not the miracle food we have all been brought up to believe it is.
Rachel Galperin | April 29, 2016
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Health & Wellness
Organic vs Natural vs GMO-free: Here’s What You Need to Know
Here is a breakdown of what natural, GMO-free and organic foods really mean: Natural flavors and artificial flavors often contain the same chemicals, are simply produced/manufactured differently, and ultimately both are bad for you.
Krysta Shannon | April 29, 2016
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Health & Wellness
7 Reasons You Should Add MCT Oil to Your Diet
MCTs, also known as MCFAs (aka medium-chain fatty acids), are power saturated fats that help with weight management, feed your brain, and give you long-lasting energy to keep you moving throughout the day.
Jessica Gomes | April 1, 2016
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Health & Wellness
7 Reasons Why You Should Drink Bone Broth
Bone broth has been coined “the new green juice” and who doesn’t want to add another super food to their diet?
Alexis Kristan | March 24, 2016
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Health & Wellness
13 Lifestyle Changes to Boost Your Metabolism
Metabolism allows your body to function properly, and the worst thing we could do is slow it down by not eating. All those fad diets that limit your caloric intake? Throw them out the window! Instead, start speeding up your metabolism by eating metabolism-boosting foods and treating your body to a little TLC!
Jessica Gomes | March 17, 2016
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Health & Wellness
Shocking Reasons You Shouldn’t Drink Store-Bought Almond Milk
Almond milk sales are on the rise, soaring into the billions and surpassing all other varieties of milk. Almond milk is a superior milk, as it is made from almonds, which are high in protein, fiber and healthy fats, and are typically low in sugar.
Jessica Gomes | March 17, 2016
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Health & Wellness
10 Surprising Benefits of Acai
The hype around the benefits of acai is ever-growing. This potent superfood is a grape-like berry that is full of fiber, antioxidants, as well as healthy fats. They are one of the most well-publicized superfoods on the market, and for good reason!
Jessica Gomes | March 5, 2016
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Health & Wellness
The Hunter vs. Vegan Debate: A Meat-Eater’s Perspective
Chances are if you are a hunter or a vegan, you may be on opposite ends of the meat-eating debate. A conversation between meat eaters and non-meat eaters about food choices can be difficult.
Alexis Kristan | February 20, 2016
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Health & Wellness
Why I Stopped Drinking Coffee and 10 Reasons You Should Too
We all know that drinking coffee has significant energy-boosting benefits. But do you know what your giving up in return for that energy high?
Krysta Shannon | February 13, 2016
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Health & Wellness
The Truth About Tilapia: Why You Should Stop Eating it Right Now
Move aside tuna - tilapia is the new chicken of the sea, touted as an inexpensive, mild-flavored fish that is rich in protein and low in calories (26 grams of protein and 130 calories per 3.5-ounce cooked serving).
Krysta Shannon | February 7, 2016
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Health & Wellness
10 Reasons You Should Eat Prunes Every Day
Eating just 4 prunes a day will provide you with a third of your daily requirement for vitamin K, 3 grams of fiber and 290 mg of potassium.
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15 Reasons to Drink Green Tea Every Day
Drinking just a cup or two of green tea each day can do wonders for your health and well-being.
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Health & Wellness
Pros and Cons of Detox Cleanses
You have probably heard about the benefits of detox cleanses, from quick and easy weight loss and improved energy to a rebalance of your entire digestive system.
Krysta Shannon | January 29, 2016
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Life
These Are the Real Heroes (Video)
Would you save a drowning dog in a frozen lake? Would you help a beached dolphin get back...
Tyler | January 27, 2016
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7 Ingredients to Create a Chakra-Activating Salad
I invite you to receive the recipe with an open mind and heart and enjoy experimenting with foods you never thought you'd combine. The secret is to create a variety of color in your combination so your salad contains the maximum amount of vitamins and minerals.
Maria Moscato | January 26, 2016
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Health & Wellness
8 Tips for Eating Healthy on Vacation
You work out daily. You eat right and make good decisions regarding your health and wellness. Then, vacation...
Krysta Shannon | January 24, 2016
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Health & Wellness
How to Eat Meat with Integrity
Whether you are a vegetarian, an omnivore, or undecided, consider the following questions when it comes to eating meat in today’s world.
Alexis Kristan | January 15, 2016
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Health & Wellness
A Vegan’s Guide to Protein: 20 Protein-Dense Foods To Add to Your Diet
As a vegan or vegetarian, you might find it difficult to eat enough food to meet your daily protein requirements.
Krysta Shannon | January 11, 2016
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Health & Wellness
15 Tips to Eating Healthy While Dining Out
Who knows, maybe you will influence those around you to order healthy dining options too!
Krysta Shannon | January 8, 2016
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Health & Wellness
4 FREE Weight Loss Apps for a Healthy 2016
Whether you want to keep your eating habits in check or just need some added motivation to get moving, these awesome apps have you covered. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2016!
Andrea Karwandy | January 2, 2016
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Health & Wellness
In Search For The Perfect Sweetener: 3 Healthier Sugar Substitutes
Even though these are alternatives and healthier options to refined sugar, we do encourage you to enjoy these in moderation.
Jessica Gomes | December 31, 2015
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Health & Wellness
14 Tips to Beat Holiday Weight Gain
This year, the dreaded holiday weight gain does not have to be a reality for you. You can keep your healthy eating on track, despite the festivities, fancy drinks and never-ending spreads of food.
Krysta Shannon | December 21, 2015
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Health & Wellness
Bulletproof Coffee: Why You Should Drink It
Instead of breakfast, you can start your day off right with a cup of Bulletproof Coffee
Krysta Shannon | December 11, 2015
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Health & Wellness
5 Steps to Become a Vegan Family
We made the extreme jump from full on carnivorous junkies to becoming plant based, whole food (PBWF) vicious vegan.
Lacey Davis | December 11, 2015
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3 Mouthwatering Veggie Spiralizer Recipes
Give these yummy veggie spiralizer recipes a try and let us know how it goes, and what recipe got you hooked on spiralized vegetables!!
Jillian Grabarczyk | December 3, 2015
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Health & Wellness
6 Reasons Why You Need More Protein in Your Diet
Protein is one of the most vital components of any diet. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or meat-eater, protein is essential to help your body sustain itself.
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Be Health Conscious: Eat This Not That – Your Thanksgiving Dinner Game Plan
Here is your Thanksgiving day game plan for you calorie cutters, vegan/vegetarians and gluten-free yogis:
Krysta Shannon | November 26, 2015
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Health & Wellness
A Meat Eater’s Rebuttal to the WHO’s Report on Cancer Being Linked to Meat
So yes, all you meat eaters out there need to cut back on your sausage, pepperoni, bacon, and ham intake.
Enrico Fioranelli | November 21, 2015
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Health & Wellness
The Many Health Benefits of Mushrooms
Mushrooms are powerful, natural medicine that the earth provides to us, but not many people know about the powers that these little fungi possess
Krysta Shannon | November 20, 2015
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Health & Wellness
4 Tips to Stay Healthy and Avoid the Holiday Slump
You've worked hard all year to eat healthy, exercise and stay fit, so don't let the last few months derail all of that work! Keep your goals and priorities in mind, and schedule everything else around that.
Andrea Karwandy | November 16, 2015
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4 Reasons Yogis Should Stop Eating Meat Right Now
When the World Health Organization announced that the effects of processed meats were carcinogenic to humans (on October 26th, 2015), even relating the consumption to alcohol and cigarettes use, the discussion spread quickly.
Kate Van Horn | November 7, 2015
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Chakra-Infused Vegan Squash Risotto Recipe
One of my favorite recipes for the fall season is this yummy vegan Italian risotto, chakra-infused for our nahbi chakra and solar plexus!
Maria Moscato | November 7, 2015
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Confirmed: Processed and Red Meats Are Linked to Cancer
Yes, you read that right: processed meat is carcinogenic to humans. In fact, processed meat has been grouped in the same cancer risk category as tobacco smoking and asbestos, but that does not mean that they are equally as dangerous.
Krysta Shannon | November 3, 2015
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Health & Wellness
How Many Minutes of Yoga Does It Take to Burn off Your Favorite Halloween Candy?
Below are 20 common candies that you see on Halloween and the time you’d need to commit to your yoga practice to burn off those calories (based on a 120-pound woman):
Krysta Shannon | October 31, 2015
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Health & Wellness
5 Healthy Snacks to Keep You Feeling Satisfied and Guilt-Free
Whether you’re craving a sweet or savory treat, or maybe a new snack to add to your routine, we’ve got you covered. Here are 5 healthy snacks to keep you feeling satisfied and guilt-free:
Krysta Shannon | October 6, 2015
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Make Fresh Tomato Sauce in 1-2-3. So Yum! (Video)
If you're looking for a light and healthy idea for pasta sauce look no further. No need for a fancy blender or food processor here.
Johnny Jedi | October 2, 2015
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Health & Wellness
How to Drink Water: Stay Hydrated the Ayurvedic Way
The majority of our body is water. This water is stored both inside and outside cells to dissolve nutrients, carry waste, regulate body temperature, send brain messages, and lubricate all our moving parts.
Tina Shah | September 22, 2015
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How to Fuel Your Workout: 20 Healthy Pre- and Post-Workout Snacks
Here are twenty healthy pre- and post- workout snacks to keep you fueled and performing at your best:
Samantha Wilson | August 31, 2015
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Fav of the Week: Ultima Replenisher Variety Stick Pack
Every week we feature a new yoga centric item that we feel is exceptionally awesome and worthy of...
YogiApproved | August 23, 2015
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Health & Wellness
Mindful Eating – Have You Given it the College Try?
When was the last time you sat down and enjoyed a leisurely meal with a group of friends?...
Roo Frith | August 17, 2015
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This New Pill Could Let Gluten-Free People Enjoy Bread Again
There is a new pill out there that is said to allow people with gluten intolerances to enjoy their favorite bread based foods again. Say what?!
Tyler | July 23, 2015
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Health & Wellness
10 Yoga Poses to Beat Belly Bloat and Promote Digestion
There are a variety of yoga poses that can help you beat belly bloat, gas, and indigestion. Experiment with one or a few of these poses to see what feels right for your body.
Krysta Shannon | July 15, 2015
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How to be Gluten Free on a Budget
If you are currently gluten free or if you have committed to switch your diet permanently, here are 9 tips to eat gluten free on a budget:
Krysta Shannon | July 10, 2015
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15 Simple Food Swaps for a Healthier You
There’s a better way to manage your weight while enjoying the food you eat—and getting enough of it. If you make some simple food swaps, you can reduce your calories, and eat healthier without sacrificing taste or serving size.
Krysta Shannon | June 23, 2015
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Health & Wellness
Get Healthy and Ditch the Sugar! 10 Tips to Do a Sugar Detox
The more sugar you ingest, the more your body craves. It is this never-ending cycle of eat more, need more that has created an epidemic of obesity and health complications such as Type 2 Diabetes.
Krysta Shannon | June 13, 2015
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Adorable Child Tells Us Why We’re All Wrong for Eating Meat (Video)
This is what conscious eating is all about. The beautiful thing about this video is that the child's innocence allows him to be aware of what he is actually eating. He understands that while the food in front of him may not look like the animal it once was, it was an animal and that the life of an innocent animal is not his to take.
Johnny Jedi | April 17, 2015
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Health & Wellness
What to Eat and Drink Before and After Yoga
What to Eat and Drink Before and After Yoga If you want to succeed in your yoga practice, you need to fuel your body with the proper nutrients. Yoga will give you overall body strength, but without protein, your muscles will not develop and you will feel weak throughout your practice and daily life. To get the most of your practice and feel strong and healthy, follow these “Do’s and Don’ts” on what to eat and drink before and after yoga.
Samantha Wilson | April 13, 2015
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Product Reviews
Healthy Surprise Subscription Box Review (Unboxing Video)
With genetically modified ingredients here and preservatives there, today’s food choices seem more like chemical experiments gone wrong...
Krysta Shannon | April 11, 2015
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Why Putting Coconut Oil in Your Coffee Can Help You Lose Weight
A year ago, I started to drink my coffee with coconut oil, butter and a little honey in it. I’d read something about ‘Bulletproof’ coffee and was curious.
Katherine Smith | March 13, 2015
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Health & Wellness
I Did a TeaTox – Here’s What Happened (Before & After Photos)
I began my Tiny Tea teatox in January with the hope of whittling my waistline and eliminating some of the harm I did to my body between Thanksgiving and the New Year. As the website recommended, I drank the tea 30 minutes before breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Krysta Shannon | February 10, 2015
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Are Your Favorite Leafy Greens as Healthy as You Think They Are?
Not All Greens Are Created Equal: Salads, versatile and packed with nutrition, have become an essential part of our diet. While salad greens are the building blocks to a healthier salad, not all are created equal: as a general rule, the saying “The richer in color, the better,” holds true when it comes to your greens, along with deep purples and reds.
Charmie Stryker | October 21, 2014
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Health & Wellness
Mindfulness of Consumption – Omnivore or vegan, which one are you?
Mindfulness is having an international “moment” right now, and mindfulness about our patterns of consumption is one of the predominant forms it takes.
William Ferro | August 5, 2014
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Health & Wellness
A Simple Solution to Weight-Loss and Indigestion
Here is the advice I give to families who struggle with weight and food issues. The trick is conscious eating. Here is how you do it.
Jan | July 27, 2014
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Health & Wellness
This 70 year old looks like she is 40 (video)
Has this woman found the fountain of youth? You can decide. We think she is on to something.
Tyler | June 6, 2014
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Health & Wellness
Dietary Considerations in the Age of GMOs and Nuclear Accidents
Pescatarians are people who decline to eat other forms of meat, but accept that fish eating is a useful dietary practice.
Tyler | June 5, 2014
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5 Healthy Dishes From Around The World to Ignite Your Senses
The best part about traveling is trying out the local cuisine. Here is a list of 5 healthy dishes from around the world that will ignite your senses. Yum!
Tyler | May 1, 2014
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