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Green up Your Internal Garden: Super Green Smoothie

Apr 28, 2011 12:48PM ● By Kim Smith

According to teachings of Dr. Ann Wigmore, “Consuming chlorophyll is like receiving a healthy blood transfusion.” This is because the chlorophyll molecule closely resembles a molecule of human blood. Greens cleanse and nourish our bodies and provide the perfect foundation for a healthy immune system.

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Simple, Super-Fast Citrus Salad: Refreshingly Fruity & Mouthwatering

Apr 27, 2011 07:55PM

When horticulture author Barbara Pleasant’s garden is at its peak, she doesn’t like to slow down. She goes from garden to table in minutes, remarking, “I love this simple and super-fast salad.”

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Strawberry and Feta Salad with Honey-Yogurt Dressing: Delicious Salad with seasonal fruit options.

Apr 27, 2011 07:49PM

Gardening blogger Barbara Pleasant counts this as her favorite salad, one that changes with the season. In the spring, strawberries go well with feta. In the fall, pears pair with blue cheese.

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Nitty Gritty Dirt Farm’s Slaw: Crunchy Cabbage-based Slaw

Apr 27, 2011 07:40PM

When Minnesota’s Nitty Gritty Dirt Farm employees gather for a summer lunch, this crunchy cabbage-based slaw often graces their table.

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Spinach and Avocado Salad: This fresh-tasting salad features a variety of colors, flavors and textures.

Apr 23, 2011 10:38AM

This fresh-tasting salad features a variety of colors, flavors and textures.

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A Sweet Love Affair

Apr 14, 2011 07:25PM

We Americans love sugar, and it seems like we just can’t get enough of it. Per capita, the average US Citizen ingests ½ cup of the sweet stuff per day. This increased sugar consumption has created a myriad of health problems, many of which are putting an enormous strain on our health care system. Weight gain, insulin resistance, gum disease and tooth caries are just a few of the many problems resulting from our passionate affair with sugar.

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Healthy Holiday Cranberries

Apr 14, 2011 07:10PM

According to the Encyclopedia of Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts, and Seeds for Healthy Living, cranberries (in their raw state) have been found to beneficial for skin disease, acne, high blood pressure, constipation, obesity, poor appetite , fevers, and kidney and liver problems. The encyclopedia warns that overcooking (which happens when canned) or adding sugar to cranberries causes them to be very acid forming and should therefore be avoided.

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Radiant Holiday Skin: Healthier From the Inside Out

Apr 14, 2011 07:06PM

As you approach this festive season filled with parties and family gatherings, keep these tips in mind to keep your skin glowing and healthy.

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Cure the common culprit: Food Allergies

Apr 14, 2011 06:48PM ● By Jessica Pesha, A.P.

Have you ever wondered why you can’t eat certain foods without feeling the uninvited repercussions? What is it about strawberries that make the skin dry and patchy? Or, how come cheeseburgers upset the stomach? Why does dairy irritate the sinuses? The answer is simple: food allergies. Many often interpret the term "food allergy," as a negative reaction to food that causes angio-edema, unexplainable hives, or anaphylactic shock. However, these are the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction. It is common for many people to experience physical or digestive reactions to food, which are referred to as food sensitivities.

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5 Tips for a Raw Food Diet

Apr 14, 2011 06:33PM ● By By Jason Santini

Eating only raw and organic fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds is the best thing one can do to enhance the experience of living in this human body. Health transformations such as weight loss, detox, improving mental clarity and even aging backwards are all common side effects of this lifestyle.

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Heirloom Tomatoes: Good Picking In The Garden

Apr 14, 2011 06:08PM

We marvel at the more than 100 varieties of enticing heirloom tomatoes and feast our eyes and palates on nature’s delicious harvest, reveling in their names: Black Brandywine, Goliath, Sun Gold, Black Plum, Marianna’s Peace, German Giant, Banana Legs, Big Rainbow, Aunt Gertie’s Gold, Box Car Willie, Daydream, Louisiana Pink and Missouri Pink Love Apple.

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Cruciferous Veggies Help With Cystic Fibrosis

Apr 14, 2011 06:04PM

Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Health System discovered that a dietary antioxidant found in vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower helps protect cells from damage caused by chemicals generated during the body’s inflammatory response to infection and injury. The finding has implications for inflammation-based disorders including cystic fibrosis, diabetes, heart disease and neurodegeneration.

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