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"Those who have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness." - Edward Stanley

Eat Something Green

Green foods are loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients – all of which help your brain and body function optimally. Sure, you can live a long, fulfilling life without green foods. But when you know the benefits, and when they’re readily available, why pass them up? There are plenty of green goodies to choose …

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5 Ways to Sneak High Fiber Foods Into Your Diet - The Be Well Place

5 Ways to Sneak High Fiber Foods Into Your Diet

Sneaking high fiber foods into your diet isn’t as hard as you think, and you don’t have to add that much to get the benefits. Fiber is a carbohydrate that helps our bodies: Digest food Eliminate waste Reduce cholesterol Regulate blood sugar Our bodies don’t digest fiber to use for fuel or any cellular functions, but …

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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins That Will Make You Drool - The Be Well Place

Healthy Pumpkin Muffins That Will Make You Drool

Add some seasonal cheer to your breakfast and snacks with these healthy pumpkin muffins. Pumpkin is an excellent source of vitamin A, which is needed for good vision and eye health. It also has vitamin C, iron and fiber. Plus, it’s festive and tastes more like a savory dessert than a nutritious fruit. (Did you …

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5 Fall Cookie Recipes That Your Whole Family Will Love - The Be Well Place

5 Fall Cookie Recipes That Your Whole Family Will Love

Looking for easy fall cookie recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth this season? Look no further! Here are five super simple recipes that the whole family will drool over. Candy Corn Sugar Cookies Autumn embellishments definitely make an appearance in my fall cookie recipes. I made a batch of these sugar cookies last week, and they …

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7 Simple Foods That Help With Digestion

Since this is the Year of the Gut (I mean Goat…Year of the Goat), let’s review some simple foods that help with digestion. We often hear about the newly discovered superfoods that will cure all our needs. (Remember Inca Tea And The Purple Corn Movement?) Although superfoods are indeed suped-up, nutrient dense, and often delicious options, such …

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Vegan Magic Grabs San Antonio By The Bulbs

Being vegan is not just about animal rights and boycotting meat factories. It’s also about eating delicious food that’s good for the body. It’s about cooking to support health, excite tastebuds, and encourage environmental and social responsibility. It’s not a diet – it’s a way of life. It’s not a diet – it’s a way of …

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Make Your Own Applesauce (And Your Own Autumn Season)

As the autumn season approaches, I grow nostalgic for apple picking, pumpkin patching, the scent of leaves and dry brush, and the scurrying of little creatures as they gather food and prepare their families for harsher times. Autumn is such a peaceful, yet playful, time of the year. Despite the hustle and bustle of back-to-school, football …

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Make More Meals Like You’re Having A Party

A few weeks ago, the hubs and I got into a bad habit of not making dinner and just snacking on random things or eating out. We had very few items in the kitchen that would make for a suitable meal. If I used such items, I might have time-warped back to college where all I …

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Easy Bruschetta Recipe: The Baguette You Won’t Forget

What is bruschetta? Well, it’s basically bread, tomatoes, and olive oil. Many bruschetta recipes also call for basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mozzarella, or a variety of other toppings. You can’t really screw it up, but there are a few things you need to know in order to make it legit. (Oh, and it’s pronounced …

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Photos That Pay-It-Forward And A Delicious Salad Recipe

My friend, Monica, texted me this photo the other day, and I must say that it truly inspired me. I mean, aren’t you salivating just looking at that thing?! It looks so refreshing and delicious! Monica sent this to me because she was so excited about her healthy lunch, and she wanted to share it …

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