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Mushrooms have made their way into my kitchen. The common field mushrooms, purchased in the grocery store, often get put into soups or served with fish or chicken.  But I recently wanted to try more! Mushrooms are eaten as vegetables but they are actually a member of the funghi family of plants. But after coming ... Mushroom Magic
 
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There are many paths to success when it comes to transitioning to more plant-based meals...
 

Health fair prizes or incentives can move games, presentations, and activities from good to great!
 

Looking for compelling nutrition posters to brighten your walls with motivation and education? You have come to the right place!
 
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Lentils are one of my favorite pulses. They cook fast without soaking and are versatile for so many culinary creations from soups to salads to tacos just to name a few uses. This week I have chosen lentils as a "batch cooking" ingredient. Batch cooking refers to a) cooking dishes in big batches and freezing ... Batch Cooking: Lentils
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We posted a plant-based shopping list last week and had an overwhelming response to it via visits and downloads. Now comes the next step: what do you do with all of the foods on our list? This week I contemplated solutions to use in place of so many animal-based protein meals that feel easy because ... Ideas for Plant Based Meals
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Here is a shopping list that features many delicious ingredients for plant-based meals. Fruit- Choose a variety of fruits in season for snacks and desserts Vegetables - Consider a variety of vegetables in season that can be served raw or cooked Dressings are important for serving raw and cooked...
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As we wind down for 2019, it is often fun to contemplate where we have been and where we are going on our food and nutrition journey. The research, as we have seen over numerous years of Dietary Guideline reviews, has corroborated a whole-food, plant-based, minimally processed diet that...