Healthy Eating the Yoga Way
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This holiday season, when treats are everywhere and routines fall apart, one simple shift can bring you back home to yourself: eating the yoga way.
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Sweet Potato Stew: A Meditation in the Kitchen
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Maureen knows that cooking is not just a utilitarian activity. It’s creative, meditative, and artistic. How so? Find out in this intriguing piece, along with a delicious recipe for a fall stew.
Read MoreBeat the Heat with Ayurveda: Summer Mocktails
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Trying to beat the heat this summer? Ayurveda has some wonderful answers for balancing the body’s energy and metabolism. So skip the alcoholic cocktails this summer and try these naturally cooling drinks…
Read MorePass the Honey, Honey
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Growing up, my family had 12 apple trees in our backyard. One of my favorite ways to eat apples was also the simplest: sliced, drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with cinnamon. Read on to learn more about the sometimes surprising health benefits of this heart-healthy treat.
Read MoreSpring into Freshness: 5 Superfoods to Wake Up Your Plate
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Winter in Minnesota has a way of making us all feel a little… stuck. Stuck in the same meals, the same routines, and (let’s be honest) the same sweatpants. But then, like magic, spring shows up. If you’re itching to shake off winter and feel your best, here are five spring superfoods that are actually in season here in Minnesota.
Read MoreGive Your Holiday Spread a Healthy, Delicious Twist
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Ahh, the holiday season is upon us – a time for cozy gatherings, festive decorations, and, of course, tables full of delicious dishes. There’s something so comforting about the tradition of holiday food, right? But what if we add a little twist this year?
Read MoreHealthy Snacking on the Go: Lori's Tips for Your Travel Adventures
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Whether you're driving kids to school or sports or heading to yoga class, one challenge we often face is eating healthy on the go. I’m sharing some tips on packing nutritious snacks that keep us (and our kids!) feeling great and energized throughout our journeys. Plus, I’ve got a super tasty recipe for Chocolate Cashew Bliss Balls…
Read MoreEating Healthy on a Budget: Lori's Top Secrets
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Eating whole foods on a budget might seem like a tall order. Trust me, it’s doable, and it can even be fun!
Read MoreCold Herbed Spring Pea & Asparagus Soup with Ginger Hazelnut Crunch
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This recipe, from Anna Klimmek, of Happy Food MN, is healthy, easy, colorful, and seasonal. It is truly a taste of springtime!
Read MoreBe Mindful of Your Vitamin D
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Vitamin D deficiency is so prevalent that one-billion people are estimated to be affected – it's known as a global health problem and even referred to as the “ignored epidemic”.
Read MoreThe Six Tastes of Ayurveda
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In Ayurveda, we use the subtle qualities of foods to bring balance to our bodies and to our minds and energies. If we eat in balance with the seasons and our personal constitutions, or doshas, our bodies will have the ability to digest and assimilate the foods we eat, and we will receive all of the necessary vitamins and minerals from food. Our systems will be able to efficiently eliminate the waste products. When our systems are balanced, we will not crave unhealthy foods or have the urge to overeat.
Read MoreSpring Veggies - 5 Ways
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No matter where you live - in the city or in the country - summertime in the Upper Midwest is a time to enjoy the weather, not to spend hours in the kitchen preparing meals!
Read MorePear Cardamom Galette
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I love galette as a vehicle for pears because their subtle flavor can get lost in a more complicated dessert. An added bonus — this pastry is so simple to make, especially if you use a premade crust….
Read MoreRefreshing Summertime Fruit Soups
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Eating with the seasons is a simple way to eat healthier and nurture Mother Nature. Strawberry season is in full swing and blueberries aren't far behind. These refreshing fruit soup recipes are easy to make and can easily be modified to use whatever fruits are fresh and available.
Read MoreSpicy Ginger Sauerkraut
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Fermenting foods is easy, fun, and affordable. The options are endless. Full disclosure: I am definitely not an expert; I am more of a fermentation beginner. This recipe is the first one I tried and should give you an idea of what is involved, how easy the process is, and if you might be interested…
Read More3-Day Ayurvedic Cleanse
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Recipes, Shopping Lists, and Everything You Need to Detox Your Body and Ignite Digestive Fire
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