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As a Holistic Nutritionist, I strongly dislike the mainstream meaning of the word “diet.” It implies subjecting our bodies and minds to a period of short-term deprivation in order to reach an (often unhealthy or unattainable) end weight goal, and…
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Craving a taste of the exotic? Or just trying to escape the weeknight dinner rut? Turn up the heat tonight in your kitchen with these easy, spicy dishes. Besides being tasty, the benefits of eating spicy food are numerous. Studies…
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Since the dawn of our existence, we’ve needed companions; both of the human kind, but also in the form of other species. It might seem wholly unnatural for humans – who are arguably at the very top of the food…
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From Meatless Mondays to vegetarian dishes at your favorite restaurant, making or ordering a meal sans meat has never been easier or more acceptable. Once the stuff of vegetarians, vegans, and hippies, more and more carnivore-loving Americans are enjoying not…
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Stories about the blitz to end homelessness or how tourism is reviving coal-based economies don’t tend to make it into your daily news feed, and that’s a shame. In the social media age, we’re constantly bombarded with news about poverty, conflict, disaster,…
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Have you ever felt disenchanted by the daily grind, specifically work, and fantasized that you could leave it all behind for something exciting, adventurous, or different? I’m sure there are many of us who have been caught slightly slack-jawed and…
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We believe that every individual has the ability to make a difference in our world, and we want to give our readers a chance to bring attention to a cause that is important to them. Every month, we will ask you…
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One of the hottest debates in the nutrition world is whether or not calorie counting is the best way to lose weight. We’ve all heard the expression “a calorie is a calorie.” And to a certain extent, there’s no arguing…
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There is nothing like the perfect cup of steaming (or cold) coffee to kick start the day; but of the different brewing methods for coffee, which is the best for the right combination of strength and flavor? Depending on who you…
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While staring at the dull and dreary walls of your office, you may have indulged this common little fantasy: During a particularly draining meeting, you rise to your feet, say “screw this,” and waltz out of the room, free from…
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