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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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healthy choices for dairy, milk and yogurt
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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-seaon-meal-plan-cleansing detox salad
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Allergy Season Meal Plan: Low Histamine Diet

Can a low histamine diet help your seasonal allergies? Do your allergies flare up in the spring? Below is an allergy season meal plan, which follows the protocol of a low histamine diet.
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healthy meal plans for families2019 Emily Roach Wellness
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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 breakfast sweet potato quiche
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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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Graduate review of The Academy of Culinary Nutrition
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A look back at The Academy of Culinary Nutrition Program

Academy of Culinary Nutrition program For the past few months, I have been getting an amazing education from The Academy of Culinary Nutrition program, run by Meghan Telpner. I was challenged with new recipes in the kitchen, pushed to my…
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Fall Harvest Meal Plan September

Who's ready for a fall harvest meal plan?! September is such a gorgeous month with beautiful produce and fresh products at the farmers markets. The air starts to cool, the sky looks bluer and the apple trees are ready for picking. This weekend…
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Weekly Meal Plan: Week 36 2016

Two more days of summer vacation in our house. We are picking up the last round of school uniforms, labeling everything, making lunch plans and eating ice cream as we wrap up a fabulous summer season. For our friends going back to school today,…
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Raw-Zucchini-and-Corn-Salad
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Weekly Meal Plan: Week 35

Welcome back to another meal plan for the final week of August! I'm so ready for our fall routine to begin, although I will miss our leisurely mornings at home! Focus on meal planning tends to increase when a routine changes. It may be back…
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farro salad
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Weekly Meal Plan: week 34

Are you coming out of the hazy, lazy days of summer and starting to feel the urge to get organized again? Need some routine back in your day? Here's a new meal plan after taking a summer break to enjoy gorgeous weather as much as possible. I…
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20+ HEALTHY NO-COOK DINNER RECIPES

What's your favorite no-cook dinner for hot nights?! As the temperature rises, cooking in a hot kitchen just isn’t fun. Some nights you just want to skip using the oven or stove for dinner, and maybe it’s even too hot to grill outside. You…
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Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan

This week's focus is an anti-inflammatory meal plan. So many people are suffering from chronic inflammation and this real food meal plan helps strip away some of the foods that mess with your digestion. Cheers to all the men and their families…
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