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Pumpkin Spice, Good For More Than Lattes: Great Medicinal Uses

It's that time of year. That’s right, I’m talking about the avalanche of everything pumpkin spice.  Lattes, baked goods, protein shakes, hand soaps, room sprays and, yup, even toilet paper. Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice is here for the next couple months. 

Feed Your Freezer: 5 Fresh Garden Foods To Freeze This Summer

Garden fresh flavors never last quite long enough. The growing season comes and goes in a flash, and mid-winter cravings for the freshness of some fresh, lively flavors can be painfully unquenchable. Prolong delightful summer flavors from the garden by making any of these freezer-friendly recipes. Feed your belly first…and then feed your freezer! Your winter belly will thank you down the road.

 

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes For Vegans & Omnivores Alike

Turkey is synonymous with Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada, but Thanksgiving can be enjoyed by omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike with a few simple swaps. I’m not talking about replacing the carved turkey with Tofurkey, nor impressing your uncle with whipped tofu instead of his favorite mashed potatoes.

3 Hearty Soups Perfect For Fall

I've been called a soup head all my life, and I certainly live up to that name in autumn. As soon as the weather gets colder, I start making soup almost every day. Here are three hearty soup recipes perfect for autumn that I personally love and make all the time. 

5 Warm Juice Recipes For Fall

Warm juices seem like a bit of an oxymoron—isn’t the point of cold-pressed juices to keep the nutrients cold? Yes, but gently warmed juices can still deliver a host of nutrients while also feeling more in line with the seasonal changes: in this case, cooler days, darker mornings, wind, rain, and in some cases, snow. Try out these fall-inspired warm juice recipes for a boost of antioxidants and a no-need-for-an-extra-sweater guarantee.

Fight Cancer With These 5 Spring Foods

Cancer is a horrific disease that continues to kill over 595,000 people each year. While there’s no cure for it yet, there are plenty of natural and dietary options that can help reduce your risk of being diagnosed. There’s no singular way to prevent cancer, but changing your habits can help.

Grain-Free Pumpkin Seed Granola

This granola comes out so crunchy and yummy, it’s the perfect thing to sprinkle onto yogurt or fruit, or have as a snack!

 

Eat Greens: 10 Edible Leaves You’ve Never Tried

We may not be deer or giraffes, but there are plenty of leaves out there that are edible but slip our notice. If you are trying to be an eco-conscious grower, a forager with a healthy larder, here’s some knowhow.

Vegan Baking: How To Substitute Eggs & Butter

Baked goods like cakes, muffins, and biscuits are delicious and a fun way to treat yourself. Even a hearty muffin can make for a great breakfast if the ingredients are right.

Goodbye Sugar Blues, Hello Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Looking for a delicious treat that will give you life through the cold, dry winter?  A homemade pumpkin pie smoothie will satisfy your sweet tooth and nourish you from the inside out. This healthy little indulgence contains vitamins and minerals that will give your skin a beautiful glow. And it’s simple to put together.