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Kefir Kraut Dip

Mar 31, 2025 09:27AM

Creamy, zesty and teeming with probiotics, this simple dip pairs tangy sauerkraut with luscious kefir cheese—perfect with crisp veggies or whole-grain chips at your next gathering.

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Apple Kefir Salad Dressing

Mar 31, 2025 09:27AM

This silky kefir-based dressing combines the sweet-tart notes of apple and vinegar with probiotic power—an easy way to upgrade any salad with tang, depth and gut-friendly benefits.

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Blender Salsa

Mar 31, 2025 09:27AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Bold and smoky with a hint of heat, this fermented salsa delivers a punch of flavor plus gut-boosting benefits, thanks to live cultures and prebiotic-rich ingredients like garlic and onion.

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Increasing Gut Health With Prebiotics: How To Feed the Good Microbes

Mar 31, 2025 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Prebiotic-rich foods like asparagus and bananas support gut health, reduce inflammation and may play a role in preventing chronic disease.

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Blueberry Blast Smoothie

Mar 31, 2025 09:27AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Bright, creamy and bursting with antioxidants, this tangy kefir smoothie blends banana, blueberries and coconut milk for a refreshing sip that supports digestion and urinary health.

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Cooking With Healthy Oils: The Secret to Anti-Inflammatory Meals

Feb 28, 2025 09:28AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Anti-inflammatory oils such as avocado and olive oil may support overall health and enhance everyday meals.

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Bison and Lamb Meatloaf

Feb 28, 2025 09:27AM

Juicy and rich with a hint of smokiness, this hearty meatloaf (or meatballs) delivers robust flavors that satisfy any comfort food craving.

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Grilled Salmon

Feb 28, 2025 09:27AM

Succulent and perfectly seasoned, this grilled salmon boasts crispy skin, tender flesh, and a bright citrus finish that melts in your mouth.

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Easy Tzatziki

Feb 28, 2025 09:27AM

Cool, refreshing, and packed with fresh dill and lemon, this tzatziki is the perfect creamy complement to meats, veggies, or warm pita.

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Skinny Caesar Dressing

Feb 28, 2025 09:27AM

Creamy and tangy with a savory kick, this light Caesar dressing brings bold flavor to salads or veggies—without the guilt.

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Chocolate Champions: Benefits of Dark Chocolate and Cacao

Jan 31, 2025 09:28AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Benefits of Dark Chocolate and Cacao: Explore the heart-healthy, mood-boosting power of dark chocolate and why it’s more than just a sweet treat.

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Mighty Mushroom Cacao Bites

Jan 31, 2025 09:27AM

Energy-packed bites with cacao, dates, and functional mushroom powders for health and vitality.

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Heart-Opening Drinking Chocolate

Jan 31, 2025 09:27AM

Ceremonial-grade cacao in a rich, frothy drink with warming spices and optional sweetener.

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Chili and Cocoa Spice Mixture

Jan 31, 2025 09:27AM ● By Kris Urquhart

A versatile blend of cacao and spices to enhance meats, seafood, or vegetables

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Chocolate-Braised Short Ribs

Jan 31, 2025 09:27AM

Chocolate-Braised Short Ribs: Tender ribs slow-cooked with cocoa, red wine, and spices for a rich, flavorful dish.

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Chocolate Cherry Vinaigrette

Jan 31, 2025 09:27AM

A tangy-sweet dressing with cherries, cocoa, and honey for salads or drizzling over meats and fish

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Serving up Happiness: Foods for Better Moods

Dec 31, 2024 09:28AM ● By Zak Logan

A diet rich in ultra-processed foods can harm mental health, but simple shifts to nutrient-dense, whole foods can boost mood, gut health, and neurotransmitter balance.

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