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Tag Archives: Eating Nutritious Foods
Sweet Potato Fries & Grilled Veggie Platter
A Functional Medicine–Inspired Anti-Inflammatory Dish for Psoriatic Arthritis What if comfort food could actually help reduce inflammation? This vibrant platter isn’t just visually satisfying—it’s designed to support people living with...
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Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower
A Spicy, Gut-Friendly Comfort Food Upgrade Let’s talk about cravings. Sometimes you want something: Spicy. Crispy. Satisfying. A little messy (in a good way). But you don’t want the heavy, greasy aftermath "Buffalo...
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Cravings Are Not a Weakness — They’re Clues
Let’s normalize something. Craving chocolate at night does not mean you lack discipline. Wanting chips doesn’t mean you “fell off.” Reaching for pastries in the morning isn’t a personality flaw. Cravings are not random. They are...
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Snack Smarter — Not Less
How to Stay Lean Without Feeling Deprived Snacking is not the enemy. Mindless snacking is. There’s a big difference between: Eating because your body needs fuel Eating because you’re stressed, bored, or standing near the...
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Blueberry Almond Granola
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 3 T. coconut oil, melted 3 T. pure maple syrup 1 t. pure vanilla extract 1¼ c. rolled oats ¼ c. slivered almonds ¼ c. sunflower seeds ¼ c. dried dates, pitted...
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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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