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Brown Rice Tuna Wraps w/ Kale

This is an interestingly yummy sandwich, and packed with protein and superfood greens! I actually cook the kale (instructions below) but you could use raw kale just as well. And the good news, this is perfect for those on a gluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free diet! What you will need (most all ingredients can be found [...]

Fresh Fig Jam

by Anni Daulter Figs go well with both sweet and savory foods. The trick to this recipe is using fresh figs, because they are the sweetest and purest form of fig essence. Delicious! 4 pounds fresh figs, washed, stemmed and cut into pieces 1 cup honey 1 cup raw agave nectar 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, [...]

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Granola Bars

by Anni Daulter A perfect balance of sweet and chewy goodness wrapped up in an easy-to-carry bar! 2 cups whole grain oats 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2 pinches sea salt 1/2 cup almond butter 3/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon flax oil [...]

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Chocolate Covered Cherry Pie – w/ Tofu!

by The Soyfoods Council Chocolate Covered Cherry Pie Enjoy the flavors of chocolate covered cherries in this pie without the painstaking process of actually dipping cherries in chocolate. Just prepare the filling in the food processor, pour into the crust and refrigerate. A traditional pie crust or a chocolate wafer cookie crust would also be [...]

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CREAMY WHITE POLENTA WITH BUTTERY MUSHROOMS & GARDEN GREEN VEGETABLES

CREAMY WHITE POLENTA WITH BUTTERY MUSHROOMS & GARDEN GREEN VEGETABLES 1 CUP ROLAND WHITE POLENTA 4 CUPS CHICKEN OR VEGETABLE STOCK 1 CUP REGGIANO PARMESAN CHEESE, GRATED OR SHAVED 4 TBSPS. BUTTER 10 OZ. WHITE MUSHROOMS, THICKLY SLICED 4 TBSPS. ROLAND® EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ¾ TBSP. FRESH THYME (OR ¼ DRIED THYME LEAVES) 4 [...]

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Gluten-free Pumpkin Bars

by Dawn Allen PUMPKIN BARS CRUST 1 cup almond meal/flour 1/2 cup quinoa flakes (found in the breakfast aisle) 3 tablespoons buttery spread 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt FILLING 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar) 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon arrowroot 1 (15 ounce) can [...]

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What are “BioGems”?

Dear EarthTalk: I heard of an effort to save what are being called “BioGems.” What are BioGems and what is being done about them? — Larry Dibner, Tallahassee, FL “BioGems,” a term created by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), describe the most endangered natural treasures around the Americas. NRDC selects special places in our [...]

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How to Get a Flat Belly

A flat belly is something that most people admire and long to have. There are a number of reasons for this. Obviously a flat abdomen gives a trim and fit look. The body appears slender and openly conveys good health. Another reason why people hanker after a flat belly is because it enables them to [...]

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Shrimp Pad Thai – Gluten Free!

Shrimp Pad Thai Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes 2 single-serve packages (2 ounces each) Thai Kitchen® Brown Rice Noodles 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 egg, lightly beaten 4 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 tablespoons Thai Kitchen® Original Pad Thai Sauce 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup bean sprouts [...]

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What’s On My Food?!

Along with the rise in the popularity of organic food has come an increased awareness about the dangers lurking on so-called “conventionally produced” (that is, with chemical pesticides and fertilizers) foods. “There is a growing consensus in the scientific community that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can have adverse effects on health, especially [...]

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