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SAD in the Fall

When your mental health, such as anxiety or depression, starts to change when the seasons change, it is not a coincidence. It can actually be about the changes in your life, both physical and mental, that bring this on. When you experience worsened...

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Fall Fruits and Vegetables to Add to Your Meals

Fall is all about using as much fresh produce as you can for your meals. Whether you are a meat eater or vegetarian, there is plenty of room on your plate for produce. The following fruits and vegetables are in-season and readily available during...

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Vegetarian Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Delicious meatless option, perfect for meal prepping ahead. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 large red bell peppers 2 T. olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 t. ground cumin 1/2 t. oregano Sea salt...

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Dietary Changes to Help Treat Your Head Cold

Believe it or not, one of the top ways to treat a head cold naturally is to look at what you are eating. Many foods, herbs, and spices can help to heal your body and help you to recover from the cold more quickly, while other foods are bad for you...

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Vitamins and Minerals for Cold & Flu

Getting enough nutrients throughout the day not only help you prevent getting the cold and flu by boosting your immune system, but allow you to treat it as well. Here are some important vitamins and minerals for these types of...

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3 Healing Soups for a Head Cold

If you are suffering from a head cold, one of the best things you can do is give your body healthy foods without a lot of artificial ingredients. You might know that chicken noodle soup does a body good when you have a cold, but that’s not the...

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