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Health food starves the soul. It can starve the body too, depending on what it is, but that’s another conversation. If you want to feel truly alive, nourished and satisfied, you must take care of the needs of your soul as well as those of your body. If you don’t, you’ll begin to feel brittle and hollow, and wonder what’s missing.

If the word “soul” doesn’t make sense to you, that’s fine. Find a word that does. A word for that part of yourself which is your inner knowing, which is rich, vast, unpredictable, wild, and possibly non-physical. That which animates you.

Ever wonder why teal pumpkins have suddenly started showing up on doorsteps all around your neighborhood? Well, you may be surprised to learn that it’s all about safety!

The Teal Pumpkin Project is a national campaign that was launched in 2014 by the organization Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE). The color teal has been used for nearly 20 years to raise awareness about food allergies and the severity of this medical condition, which made it the perfect choice for representing their Halloween campaign.

It is sweet potato season! This yummy recipe is one of my absolute favorites for fall and is a great complement to a meal with roasted chicken or turkey or as the main course in a vegetarian meal with a side salad. The combination of the sweetness of the potatoes and the savory flavor of the black beans with the added accent of the herbs used here is simply divine. Sweet potatoes are a wonderful source of Vitamins A and C and potassium, and they also help regulate our blood sugar and contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

It’s easy to focus on those plump, crunchy parts of root vegetables, but who knew that the foliage above ground, responsible for all the goodness that grows below, is just as nutritious? I’m talking about your carrots, beets, and even those radishes that you may – hopefully – purchase with the tops flopping around awkwardly. Don’t be fooled! Those tops are a goldmine of nutrients including iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, folate, and vitamins A, B, C, E and K.

6 Weight Loss Tips For People Over 40

Weight loss isn't easy, especially when you’re both overweight and over 40. It can be particularly difficult because of uncontrollable factors such as slower metabolism, lower hormone levels, and life just getting in the way of fitness.

But it’s important to keep up on your fitness and weight loss goals, or you can become susceptible to a whole bunch of age-related diseases such as:

Soy curls, also known as Texturized Soy Protein (TSP), make a convincing substitute for chicken or other meats in many vegetarian and vegan meals. The high protein content and low cost make TSP an excellent choice for anyone on a budget, but it’s the versatility that makes it a favorite staple for cooks like myself. TSP is easy to store for long periods of time in its dehydrated form and quickly soaks up any spices or sauces that you choose to put it in.

The days are getting shorter, the garden has been put to rest, and the fruits and vegetables at the farmer’s market are getting sparse. We’re in the thick of fall, and as we all know, fall turns into winter and leaves us for many months without fresh leafy greens, sweet juicy berries, or perfectly ripe tomatoes. For many hoping to eat locally, winter can be challenging - but it doesn’t have to be! Dear readers, you really can eat locally all year round, even if you’ve never canned a day in your life!

Raw asparagus juice…is that even legal? After getting tired of my daily cucumber-apple-ginger combo, I decided to break out of my juicing shell and get a little weird…

Get your garlic fix with these vegan pizza rolls. Using only pizza dough, a little olive oil, and some spices, you can make a tasty vegan version of this classic appetizer. The ingredients are simple and easy to put together which leaves plenty of room for experimenting and making the recipe your own!  Try melting some vegan cheese on top of the rolls by adding it about half way through the baking time.

I have tried many different pizzas in my lifetime but my favorite is made in a brick oven; brick oven pizza is just amazing! Today I want to share with you this delicious recipe, including instructions on using the brick oven. Tip: make sure you get the fire in the oven going for about 2-3 hours before cooking.  Also, the pizza stone must sit in the oven for an hour before baking.