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Functional Medicine San Fernando Valley
Homemade Italian Meatball Soup
Nothing says old-school comfort food like tender homemade pure beef meatballs and pasta in a rich tomato broth after a busy day. Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 35 min Serves: 4 – 6 Ingredients: Meatballs: 1 pound lean ground...
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At-Home Self-Care Options
It is easy to just sit in front of the TV or Netflix all day, or constantly check the news and social media for updates, but this is only going to make your stress worse. Instead, you should be focusing on adding more self-care into your...
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Health Benefits of Adopting A Dog
Adopting a dog is something many people will do in their lifetime, for a wide range of reasons. Some people choose a dog because they want companionship, while others will get a dog for their children to grow up with, or because they simply want to...
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Crisp Apple-Celery Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts & Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette
This quick & easy salad features a crunchy combination of crisp apples, celery, arugula, and toasted hazelnuts lightly tossed with a homemade Honey-Dijon vinaigrette. Kitchen Tip: Use the thinner stalks, they are less rough but crispy at the...
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Sweet & Savory Spiced Pecans
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Yields 4 cups Ingredients: 1 T. fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped 2 t. ground cinnamon 1 t. ground cardamom ¾ t. allspice ½ t. ground cloves ¼ t. ground cayenne ½ t. fine sea salt ¼...
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Foods with Hidden Sugar
When you are avoiding sugar to improve your health, you should understand the different names that manufacturers use for this sweet substance. Here is a list of the names used for the added sugar in foods and beverages: • Fructose...
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