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Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) In one cup of chickpeas there are 15 grams of protein and four grams of healthy fats! Chickpeas are a great source of energy. They absorb many different spices very well which is what makes them so versatile. They can be used to add flavor or plump up the nutritional value of many meals. 1…

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Figs Figs are such a funky fruit. Their seeds and “flower” grow together into one! They come in many different colors and are found year round as a dried fruit. I would encourage you to eat only fresh figs. Dried figs contain three times as much sugar! Fresh figs are in season during the…

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Essential Oil Infused Salad Dressing Infusing essential oils in beverages, soups, and salad dressing is super easy. You can either choose which oils to infuse based on symptomatic reasoning. Example: if you are having a headache, infusing a drop of peppermint in your water may help ease the ache. During the fall there is an…

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Compost? Throw out? nahhh … save and EAT! With all the tasty winter squash recipes coming up this season we can’t forget about the seeds! It is super easy to just scoop out the seeds and discard. Take an extra few minutes and make a healthy fresh snack for you, your honey, or your kids. Roasted…

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Top 3 Health Benefits of Turmeric Anti-inflammatory – Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, has numerous beneficial effects to the following disease processes and health issues. Decreasing inflammation through suppression of cell signal pathways helps combat: Cancer Obesity Heart Disease & Cardiovascular Health Inflammatory Diseases & Autoimmune Diseases “Anti”-Diabetes – It has been proven to…

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Basil is one beautiful herb to incorporate into your kitchen! Basil is known for its renewing, recovering, and strengthening properties. The word basil originates from the Greek word “king”. The new king of your kitchen can be this herb. Some herbs can be a little finicky to keep alive, but this one is pretty…