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Do Nightshade Vegetables Cause Inflammation? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you’ve got some sort of chronic inflammation, autoimmune or digestive disease, odds are you’ve been told to avoid...

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20 Minute Vegan White Bean Sandwich with Kale

Sometimes, you just want a really good sandwich. This vegan white bean sandwich with crispy kale is JUST the...

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A Helpful Low FODMAP Food Swaps List

Looking for easy swaps to make your meal low FODMAP? Use this low FODMAP food list, and you’ll be...

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Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Roasted Buckwheat and Creamy Ginger Cashew Dressing

Recipe development is not always a straight road. Sometimes, a recipe works the first time around. Other times, not...

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Health Benefits of Cooking with Cashews

Everyone’s got almonds on the brain…and I love em too… but let’s shine a light on the lesser loved...

5 Minute Turmeric Ginger Smoothie with Greens

Packed with an anti-inflammatory trio of ground turmeric, fresh ginger and greens (baby spinach or kale) this 5-minute breakfast smoothie is...

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The Best Natural Anti-Inflammatory Supplements

Fighting chronic inflammation takes an integrative approach together with strategies for stress management, strengthening the gut-brain connection and physical...

Healthy, Baked Zucchini Fritters (Vegan)

These flavourful and healthy zucchini fritters are made with nutrient-dense chickpea flour, and baked instead of fried so they’re...

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Crispy Baked Tofu Paneer with Mint Chutney

This recipe for crispy, breaded, oven-baked tofu paneer is the best way to cook tofu nuggets in my opinion....

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Greek Salad with Vegan Feta Cheese

This is the BEST Greek salad recipe made with vegan feta cheese, roasted red peppers, fried capers and a...

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What Exactly is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?

Obviously, I’m all about an anti-inflammatory diet. I’ve been living this way ever since I saw Dr. Andrew Weil’s...

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Vegan Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

This vegan cold soba noodle salad is so easy, and so delicious, it’s sure to end up on your...

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Do Nightshade Vegetables Cause Inflammation? Here’s What You Need to Know