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Is This Food “Good” or “Bad”?

I’m often asked which foods are bad, and which are good. Cheese, chocolate, coffee, beef, eggs and butter. Throw in some rice, cereal, coconut oil, spinach, olives and salt, and you have a recipe for crazy-making. What if all these foods were bad? We’d be in a pickle (a salty pickle, no doubt).

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Apple Cinnamon Energy Bites

These energy bites make the perfect snack, the homemade, tastier alternative to energy bars from the grocery store. They also work for breakfast, with a steaming cup of Joe or your favorite herbal tea.

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Getting the job done

If we don’t have the time or energy to make a fabulous dinner, we often decide a drive-thru or food delivery is the way to go. But you can whip up a simple, nutritious meal faster than Door Dash drops your almost-correct order on your doorstep.

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Zhoug

Zhoug is a traditional Yemeni sauce of herbs, spices and more herbs. And it’s packed with nutrients and flavor that brightens up any protein or side dish. Plus, it’s so dang easy to make.

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Fiber Up Your World!

If you’re like most Americans, you don’t eat enough fiber. Not only does fiber support digestion (and elevate your poopin’ game), it supports metabolic and heart health. Read on about why fiber matters, then whip up this fiber-rich raspberry banana smoothie.

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Pork & Apple Meatballs

What’s more fun than food in a little ball? They cook quickly, they’re fun to eat and they freeze well. Delicious with zoodles, and imagine them in a butternut squash soup!

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The 5-Minute Weekday Lunch

Perhaps you grab lunch out to save time (though does it, really?). Or you intend to pack healthy lunches, but you don’t know what to make or “there’s nothing in the fridge.” Let’s work on that…

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Is Organic Worth the Price?

The short answer is yes, absolutely. Anytime you can reduce exposure to harmful chemicals, the better for your health. But buying organic usually costs more money. I have a few tips for you.

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BBQ Beef Brisket (Instant Pot)

About once a year, my family buys a grass-fed cow and we split it with a few other families. It’s a great way to source quality meat at a great price, it’s delicious and I love supporting a local business.

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