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  • Combine your morning caffeine with your morning smoothie in this tasty and practical recipe. The soothing green color also brings some zen to your morning. The Recipe To Blend: 1 banana 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup spinach 1 tsp matcha powder 1 tsp ground flax seeds Splash of vanilla 1 scoop Orgain Organic

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  • This smoothie was built upon the Dole Fruit & Veggie Tropical Avocado with Kale mix. The fruit provides vibrance to balance out the bitter kale. And avocado makes it super creamy. And it could not have been easier to make! The Recipe To Blend: 1.5 cups Dole Fruit & Veggies Tropical Avocado and Kale Mix

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  • While I might call this an “indulgence bowl” because of its rich, delicious flavor, it’s actually full of good nutrients sure to leave you feeling illuminated rather than ill. This recipe makes for a great end-of-week celebration breakfast (or tasty dessert). The Recipe To Blend: 1/2 banana 1 frozen unsweetened acai packet 1 tbsp cacao

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  • Had some leftover fresh cranberries in my kitchen so thought I would try them in a smoothie. Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, cranberries really are a superfood. Turns out they make a great smoothie ingredient as well! The Recipe To Blend: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup frozen cranberries 1/2 banana 1/2 cup

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  • Whether you’re entertaining or snacking for yourself, veggies are always a great go-to to fill up without ruining your appetite. This platter is easy to put together and provides plenty of protein. The Recipe For the individual platter 1/3 red bell pepper 1/3 yellow bell pepper 1/3 orange bell pepper 1/3 english cucumber 1/2 cup

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  • It’s a Friday night in the winter during COVID, so time to watch a movie. Tonight’s film was What the Health, a 90-minute journey into the American Food Industry and the various power players behind the scenes that dictate what makes its way onto our plates every day. The film follows director Kip Andersen as

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  • Veganuary!

    The beginning of the year is always a great time to kick off new habits. Some people make New Years resolutions, others try month-long challenges like Dry January. This year I’m giving it a try by participating in Veganuary! As the wordplay would suggest, Veganuary is a challenge to eat vegan for the month of

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  • You all know I love finding genuinely easy, healthy recipes that taste good and are packed with nutrients. Healthy cooking can be so time-consuming. It often means deciding between getting your Zzz’s or having good food to eat during the week. But it doesn’t have to be that way. While they may not be the

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  • This quick salad is full of bright color and vital nutrients. It’s so easy to put together that it can be a great lunch option when you are in a pinch. It also uses some unique ingredients, including rainbow chard, radishes, and parsley (though maybe they’re just unusual ingredients in my kitchen!). This salad is

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  • This tasty, filling bowl is jam-packed with vegetables. I always finish feeling nourished and ready to take on the rest of my day. It’s naturally gluten and dairy free, and can be made vegan by simply omitting the eggs. You can also modify the recipe based on what you have on hand. The zucchini, broccoli,

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