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How to Create a Weekly Meal Plan on a Budget

Meal planning is one of the best ways to save money, reduce food waste, and ensure that you and your family eat nutritious, home-cooked meals. However, creating a weekly meal plan that is both budget-friendly and practical can seem overwhelming at...

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Black Bean & Rice Enchiladas with Queso Fresco

Servings: 4 (8 enchiladas) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: For the Filling: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup...

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The Rainbow Meditation Technique

If you find yourself struggling to find peace and understanding in your daily life, it might be time to adapt some meditation practices. Meditation is a wonderful way to relieve stress and tension, center yourself, and focus on your mind, body, and...

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The Impact Dairy Has on Your Skin

From lattes and ice cream to pizza and cheeseburgers, dairy is pervasive in the standard Western diet, considered both a staple and a necessary comfort food ingredient. In the United States, the Federal nutrition policy developed by the USDA and the...

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What is Gastritis?

If you struggle with digestive or intestinal discomfort, you know firsthand how difficult it can be to pinpoint the exact cause. Many gastrointestinal conditions have overlapping symptoms, making them hard to diagnose. One often overlooked issue...

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Spring Superfoods

Spring has arrived, which means the temperatures are going to get warmer, you will spend more time outdoors, and you will likely revisit the healthy resolutions you made at the beginning of the year—perhaps even exploring new wellness options like...

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