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Dates are the Perfect Sweet Binder and Base…

As consciousness shifts towards healthier living and eating, sugar-free foods continue to be a hot topic and new and healthier recipes are surfacing to meet the demands of these health conscious cooks. Making the switch to sugar free desserts and…
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The Incredible Edible Nut…

What’s packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids and provides a rich source of protein, and energy? Nuts and seeds of course. Mother Nature certainly did it right when she created this little crunchy yet buttery edible that…
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Herbs that Play Well with Desserts…

Herbs that Play well with Dessert When using herbs, don’t limit yourself to savory dishes. Their delicate aromas and distinctive flavors add other dimensions to many dessert and baked dishes as well. Additionally, since herbs are nutrient dense plants, they…
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Improve Your Health and Your Disposition with Lemons…

The lovely little yellow lemon is packed with flavor but thankfully not with calories. One whole lemon is only 12 to 20 calories, yet provides our bodies with nearly all of our daily vitamin C requirements. Vitamin C among other…
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Mandatory Kitchen Tools for the Raw Food Enthusiast…

When our ancestors transitioned into eating cooked foods the tools they used to create their dishes transitioned with them. Today, as more and more people opt to focus their diet on primarily raw foods, we are experiencing the same thing…
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Make Your Desserts Healthier by Replacing Unhealthy Fats…

The “fat” we use when creating desserts and treats adds texture, flavor, color and moisture. In other words, you need some sort of “fat” if you want your recipes to be successful. Unfortunately traditional fats such as butter and oil…
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Tiny But Powerful Goji Berry…

The incredible edible Goji Berry. This little but power packed berry has been around since the early days of Chinese medicine (they are still used to treat eye, liver and kidney issues) and has recently surfaced and regained popularity. Goji…
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Crazy for Carrots…

One of the most widely used and enjoyed vegetables in the world is the brightly colored carrot. Scientifically classified as Daucus carota, it is considered a root vegetable.  The carrot top is the most popular and used part of the…
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The Incredibly Versatile Sweet Potato…

The incredible sweet potato. This high powered super food deserves a article of its own for what it contributes to our health and well-being. Sweet potatoes are root veggies (meaning they grow below ground) that are treated in similar ways…
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Too Much Sugar is a Serious Threat to Your Health…

The biggest threat to your health, your body weight and your ability to prevent the process of aging is without a doubt – sugar. Sugar causes damage due to the fact that its nutrient void…it simply creates a whole cascade…
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