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A Review of Farmers to You

In the name of efficiency, I have been trying out a variety of grocery delivery services over the past couple of months. This past week I had the opportunity to try Farmers to You, a co-op of Vermont farms that will deliver in my area. Farm…
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FALL VEGAN MEAL PLAN Recipes
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Fall Vegan Meal Plan

Over the past few years I have gotten many emails asking for more vegan recipes in my meal plans. This fall I created on full vegan meal plan highlighting the best of autumn's bounty. Pumpkins, root veggies, fall greens and more take the…
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PALEO SALMON BURGERS WITH SWEET POTATO BUNS-PLUS A BONUS CASHEW CUCUMBER SAUCE

Trying to eat more fish can get boring, but have you tried to make your own salmon burgers yet? I used to purchase some ready made salmon burgers, but once I learned about the lack of quality of farmed salmon, I choose to only buy wild salmon.…
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Autumn Paleo Meal Plan

Time to celebrate the beginning of Fall with an Autumn Paleo Meal Plan. I'm so ready for all things pumpkin, plaid, and warm. There's plenty of fresh goodness at the farmer's markets so indulge in the end of summer treasures like tomatoes, peaches,…
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Paleo Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

As we settle into fall, I find myself craving my paleo pumpkin pie smoothie. It’s like a pumpkin spice latte, without the caffeine jitters and dairy intolerance issues. I made this smoothie for some friends on my tennis team last year…
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Back to School Meal Plan

Hello back to school season! It's time for a new meal plan that will help you save time, plan ahead, and make lunch packing a breeze. Well, that's the goal anyways. Life tends to get in the way of our grand plans sometimes. Those early mornings…
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DELICIOUS SUMMER RECIPE ROUND-UP

Every year I like to find a delicious summer recipe I can make over and over as new guests arrive at the beach. I learn how to make it without recipe cards or books. This keeps things simple in the kitchen during the summer months. After a day…
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OUR FAVORITE LEMON CASHEW COCONUT ENERGY BALLS

Snacks are a big deal in our house. After a year of making them, these Lemon Cashew Coconut energy balls are definitely at the top of the list. They a full of real food ingredients, easy to customize, and quick to make. Both the kids and the…
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Autoimmune Anti-inflammatory Meal Plan
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Autoimmune Meal Plan with Anti-inflammatory recipes

I spent the better part of this past fall learning about culinary nutrition, and I focused on creating an autoimmune meal plan for women with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The strategies I included in those meal plans are applicable to anyone dealing…
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A conversation about healthy dairy options.

If you shop the grocery store lately, you are bound to have lots of questions about healthy dairy options. There is a giant wall of choices, and you need to understand the differences between conventional, organic, grass-fed, low-fat, fresh,…
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Allergy Season Meal Plan: Low Histamine Diet

Do your allergies flare up in the spring? Here's an allergy season meal plan, which follows the protocol of a low histamine diet. Your food choices can help alleviate, or aggravate, allergy symptoms. Histamine is part of our natural immune…
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NEED MEAL PLANNING IDEAS FOR FAMILIES? MY HEALTHY MEAL PLAN BOOK IS HERE!

Meal planning ideas for families are not easy to come by - even for the best recipe site searchers and Pinterest fans. What if someone could create a healthy meal plan for you?
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Gluten Free Meal Plan: Spring Edition

This week's menu theme is a spring gluten free meal plan. I hear from many readers their questions about adopting a gluten-free lifestyle, and what does that mean? What will they eat? I hope the recipes in this week's gluten free meal plan help…
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HOW TO MAKE ALMOND MILK- IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK!

I have taught my eight year old daughter how to make almond milk so I think it’s time I teach all of you. It’s a lot easier than you think. With just two ingredients, almonds and water, you can create fresh almond milk. No added preservatives,…
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Spring Paleo meal plan

Welcome back to weekly meal plans! I've missed sharing some new recipes and I'll be continuing the long standing tradition here going forward. The new part I'm playing with is organizing the meal plans into searchable themes, like this week's…
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HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY GRANOLA BARS AT HOME

The quest for a delicious healthy granola bar has been a long one. Usually it needs to be a nut-free granola bar safe for school, and it has to pass the kid taste test. Plus it has to be refined sugar free, use real food ingredients, and give…
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EASY CURRY CHICKEN SLOW COOKER STEW (PLUS A HOMEMADE CURRY POWDER RECIPE!)

Everyone needs quick and easy dinner recipes, and those that work in the slow cooker are even better. This easy curry chicken slow cooker stew is a favorite in our house, even with the kids! I had to share it with you for those days when you…
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HERE’S WHY I DRINK BONE BROTH EVERY MORNING. (PLUS MY HOMEMADE BONE BROTH RECIPES)

It’s been nearly one year since I started drinking bone broth every morning. Today I’m telling you why I started making my own homemade bone broth in the slow cooker, and the benefits of a daily dose. It’s a question that comes up often…
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HEALTHY HOMEMADE MINI CHOCOLATE TREATS

Finding a healthy chocolate recipe is always on my radar and these Mini Chocolates I created are my new favorite. I’ve tried a bunch of different options and they often come out too grainy. Not these little gems, they are rich while also full…
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EASY HEALTHY HOMEMADE GRANOLA RECIPE (BAKE THIS GRANOLA AND YOU WILL HAVE FRIENDS FOR LIFE!)

My homemade granola recipe has been a staple in my home for years. I’ve given it away to teachers, as a hostess gift, and for new mothers. However, it’s time to share how I’ve given my tried and true recipe a face lift. Ever since I worked…
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Is January the right time for resolutions? Let's think of small goals first that are attainable, and then go after the big goals once we recover from the holidays.

Is January really the right time for resolutions?

As we finish the first 30 days of the new year, are you evaluating your resolutions? Many of you created goals focused on food and fitness choices. Maybe you want to do something different, or give something up. Are you on track? Or did…
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