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Add one more superfood to your menu

You probably include some superfoods in your meals already, but there may be room for improvement. Superfoods are nutrient-dense, whole foods packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants that support overall health, reduce disease risk, and boost energy.

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by Mary Ann Lesh

From Tiny Change to Lasting Habit

I used to think that discipline meant giving up things, doing hard, painful, unpleasant things (“no pain, no gain”), never failing to keep a resolution. In other words, doing things that I am incapable of doing long term. It took me a long time to realize the power of small changes, small actions, pleasant (or…

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by Mary Ann Lesh

Start the day with a smoothie

No time for breakfast? Start your day with a delicious nutrient-loaded smoothie. If your mornings are rushed, make it the night before. You’re off to a good start, no matter what happens during the rest of the day. No recipe needed. You can throw in what you like, what you need, what you want, what…

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by Mary Ann Lesh

Guide to Nutrients

Nutrients are molecules in food that all organisms need to make energy, grow, develop, and reproduce. Click on a link to learn more about what each nutrient does and what foods provide it.

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by Mary Ann Lesh

Best Times for Supplements

What time of day is better for taking supplements? For many, there are no hard and fast rules, but for a few the time of day makes a difference. Most are best absorbed with a meal, but there are some exceptions

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by Mary Ann Lesh

Beyond Burritos and Margaritas

Tortillas, beans, rice, and chiles are staples in Mexican households and Mexican restaurants all over the world, but people south of the border enjoy many other foods you may not have heard about. Here are a few of them.

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by Mary Ann Lesh

Are You a Real Vegan?

When it comes to food, informed common sense is my only rule. The benefits of going vegan may be cancelled by the stress of worrying whether some particular culinary fault disqualifies one from membership in a given community of orthodox meat abstainers.

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by Mary Ann Lesh
VIDEOS

Books, videos, magazines, and blogs about plant-based living are so plentiful that they can be overwhelming and confusing. Here are a few that I have found helpful.

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