Month: August 2014

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HOT TIP: Garlic!

    Today's HOT TIP: Get the goods on GARLIC!   According to a recent study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, sprouted garlic has almost twice as many antioxidants as unsprouted garlic. So when it starts to…
Health + Wellness

Zucchini Bread(cake)

This is a spin on my stepmother Barb's zucchini bread.  I took out the processed sugar and used more natural ingredients, which makes it dense like a cake rather than light like a bread.  Either way, it is delicious!  …
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HOT TIP: Top Hydrating Foods

   Staying hydrated is SO important for good health! Here are the top hydrating foods when you need a little bit extra:     STRAWBERRIES 91% water!    TOMATOES 94.5% water AND CUCUMBERS 96.7 water!   WATERMELON! 91.5% water  …
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Lentil Bolognese

If you love Italian food (like me) and prefer a plant-based diet (like me), then you will love this lentil bolognese (like me).  :-P     1 package dried lentils 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped…
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MNU Love List: Brooklyn!

 Today our Love List is courtesy of the fab BK GrrlGenius, who is taking us on a tour of her faves in her hometown. Hello Brooklyn, New York!      Brooklyn has become a mecca of outdoor activities. The (1) Brooklyn…
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Living with Hydrocephalus Pt. 2

    Hello friends.  Here's the second entry from our newest contributor (and youngest!), Emily.  She is bravely sharing a lifelong struggle with all of you in the hopes of creating awareness and understanding of this serious issue. Let’s all…