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Summer and peaches go together just like summer and barbeques, so it’s no surprise that someone came up with the brilliant idea of putting peaches on the grill.

When flowers are in bloom all around and the earth is warming, the last thing you want is to weigh yourself down with heavy food. That’s why spring is a great time for these scrumptious vegetarian stuffed bell peppers. What makes them so scrumptious, do you ask?  It’s all about taking flavor and texture up a notch by adding fragrant herbs, vegetables, and a creamy walnut sauce to the mix.

Whether you are taking a long trip and you want to pack some healthy snacks for the road, need a pick-me-up during your work day, or want some compact energy during a hike, energy balls are a fantastic option.

Many people falsely believe that endurance athletes must consume entire sides of beef or rack after rack of ribs to rebuild muscle and revitalize energy post-exertion.

The holiday season is the time of year for sweets. So many sweets, that by the time the new year rolls around we might be ready for something a little less over the top, but still festive! This is the perfect time for spiced poached apples. Although they have lots of flavor, they won’t send you into a sugar coma, and, they actually come with some nutritious benefits. Plus, they can be served simply and rustically, or dressed up for special occasions.

Do you ever crave a nice bowl of pasta when it’s cold out?  What about a bowl of pasta with creamy (vegan) sauce? If yes, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s recipe I’m going to teach you how to whip up a comforting bowl of orecchiette with spinach and a nutritious, flavorful, cashew based sauce. Because food should, of course, taste great, but that isn’t enough. It should make you feel great too.

Do you like a little dessert now and then, or maybe more often than not? Most of us have an affection for sweet flavors but unfortunately many desserts, whether served in restaurants or of the prepackaged variety, are filled with ingredients that we’d be better off without. It’s a good thing there are desserts like this raw vegan cashew cheesecake. Not only is it sweet, creamy, and a little chocolate-y, it’s also nutrient rich.

Kids may be out of school for the summer, but that doesn’t mean that they need to live off of a diet of microwaved pizza, fruit roll-ups, and Slurpees. It’s likely easier than you think to prepare ready-to-go snacks between summer camps and beach days, and even simpler to ensure that they’re healthful, providing your children with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that are especially needed during childhood.

Stroll through any health food store and you’re guaranteed to see more than just sprouted broccoli.

I’ve always loved sour cream and onion. In fact, I was known for it as a kid. I was that weirdo who would eat chopped onions on my chocolate ice cream. I kid you not! Now that I’m an adult though, I’m a little more…refined with my tastes, especially when it comes to onions.