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Turmeric is making its way under the superfood spotlight, and for good reason: it is anti-inflammatory, an anti-depressant, kills cancer cells, and gives skin a healthy glow, to name a few things it can do. Using it as a food rather than a supplement yields the most benefits, as turmeric requires fat to metabolize. Turmeric is in the same family as ginger, so it packs a punch of flavor which can make it difficult to consume without overpowering your food, unless you're fine eating curry every day.

This sandwich is a staple that is so easy to make and perfect to cool off with in the middle of a hot day. The hummus adds a bit of protein and creaminess to complement the crisp and cool veggies, while also giving you an opportunity to experiment with different flavors.

Asparagus is an ancient food that is a member of the lily family. Its name is Latin, as the Romans took the plant from the ancient Greeks and cultivated it. The plant takes several years to mature, and as a perennial can last up to twenty years producing its nutritious and tasty fruit. During the fall of the Roman Empire, the Arabs introduced asparagus to the Spaniards, Assyrians and Egyptians, and by the mid 15^th century the plant arrived in France, and a century later in England.

Mango Curry

Ingredients

Makes 3 servings

3 medium green mangoes

½ teaspoon sea salt

2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 onion, finely chopped

4 cloves of garlic, finely diced

1 inch ginger root, crushed

½ teaspoon garam masala

Directions

If you live in the United States, about forty percent of your food will go to waste this year. A portion of produce will over ripen on the farm, the market will not sell it all before the appearance becomes unattractive to shoppers, and those forgotten leftovers in the refrigerator will wind up in the landfill. We are all to blame for contributing to food waste. Luckily, conscientious eaters can consume more by wasting less. Here are six tips on how you can reduce food waste in your home:

1. Buy what you need

One of the shorter-lived actors on the stage of fruit during the yearly cycle with a skinny four-month window, cherries are chock full of incredible properties and healing benefits (not to mention great taste) that make them epitomize the perfect summer treat. With the blessings these babies tote, it's a good idea to pack 'em in before they are back out of style for the year.

As a person who loves to play outside for extended periods of time, I’ve found it can be discouraging and difficult to do so with dietary restrictions. As a person with multiple allergies, as well as a low FODMAP follower, finding the right food with enough calories to sustain and last throughout my adventures can be a challenge. However, I’ve found that with a little planning, it can become easier than you might think. I’ve listed a few of my favorite tips below.

Getting a healthy breakfast in every morning is important. It gives you that energy you need to jumpstart your day. Unfortunately, sometimes people have a tendency to skip eating breakfast because they may not have the time to make it. The good news is that if you don’t have the time to make breakfast, you can pre-make it! Here is a simple, delicious and healthy breakfast bar recipe for your hustle-n-bustle mornings.

Ingredients (serves about 10 bars):

Tinctures are a wonderful addition to the household medicine cabinet. A tincture is a concentrated liquid herbal extract.  Tinctures are really easy to make and highly effective. They are made using consumable alcohol and medicinal plants, herbs, roots, berries, or bark. For those of you who do not use alcohol, a similar product can be made using apple cider vinegar, vegetable glycerin, honey, or white vinegar.