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Thanksgiving Gratitude
Thanksgiving should be about family, friends, good food... and most of all, gratitude. And being thankful can actually be good for you! According to the book Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier (Houghton Mifflin, 2007), Robert A. Emmons, PhD, cites numerous studies that indicate happiness comes from feeling grateful. We tend to believe that happiness comes from what happens, such as what we buy, what we achieve, and...
Post on Tue, Nov 20, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Plant-Based Holiday Menu
Looking for delicious plant-based recipes to brighten up your holiday menus? Dr. Barnard at Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has you covered. These recipes are based on fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables that are both high in nutrients and...
Post on Mon, Nov 19, 2018 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Seven Reasons to Keep Saturated Fat Off Your Plate
Guest blog by by Meghan Jardine, M.S., M.B.A., R.D., L.D., C.D.E. Dangerous and confusing misinformation is leading many Americans to consume too much saturated fat, which is positively associated with heart disease – the No. 1 cause of death in America. Here are seven reasons to keep foods...
Post on Tue, Nov 13, 2018 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Lunch Today: Carrot and Sweet Potato Smoothie
When you are always on the go, it can seem difficult to get in healthy meals. But with a little planning, you can take some shortcuts to stress-free and nutritious meals, like this carrot and sweet potato smoothie. This is perfect for a quick and easy and on-the-go...
Post on Wed, Nov 07, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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New Product: Mellow Mag, Effervescent Magnesium Powder
Do you have a hard time unwinding at night time? Are you achy and sore after a long day on your feet? Do you feel like your mind is racing with everything that needs to be done the next day? Are you having trouble falling asleep? If...
Post on Tue, Nov 06, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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A Plant-Based Diet for Athletes
A plant-based diet provides all of the nutrients your body needs for training and competition. Because a plant-based diet is high in carbohydrates, low in fat, and rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it can support or improve your athletic performance. The emphasis really is on having a...
Post on Mon, Nov 05, 2018 by Susan Levin, MS, RD, CSSD
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Happy Halloween from Village Green!
Most mornings can be chaotic, but when Halloween lands on a school day, it is even more so. Watching the joy in my kids faces as they see their costumes transform them into what they had imagined makes it all worth it. I,...
Post on Wed, Oct 31, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Snack Today: Avocado and Chickpea Boats
This recipe makes a great appetizer or snack, but can easily double as a light lunch. Combining two super nutritious foods, chickpeas and avocados, makes for a protein and fiber packed recipe that is easy to make, vegan, gluten-free and delicious, too. Chickpeas are legumes and research has...
Post on Wed, Oct 24, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Reducing Food Waste: Tips Toward a Zero Waste Kitchen
According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, almost 40% of the food produced and distributed in the United States never gets eaten. That works out to an estimated $160 billion in food a year. Waste disposal is also expensive and costs billions and billions annually. There are...
Post on Tue, Oct 23, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Nightmare King Burger is Truly a Nightmare
Burger King just confirmed that meat and cheese don't just cause nightmare diseases – they actually cause nightmares. The fast-food chain just launched its Nightmare King sandwich, which it says is "clinically proven to induce nightmares." The company says it conducted a scientific study over 10 nights...
Post on Mon, Oct 22, 2018 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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