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Recipe: Coconut-Curry Lentil Stew over Quinoa When I met my hubby, he had never tasted curry, lentils or quinoa. (Quite a shame, actually.) So when he went crazy for a recipe I cooked up on a recent summer evening with…

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Finer Fair Food Offerings Nothing embodies summer more than a county fair: with greasy food, activities, crowds of folks and open air—fun with friends is practically guaranteed. Having food limitations such as allergies, restricted diet and exclusions, however, can damper…

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Better Bags or Big Business As Usual? Want to greenify your summertime barbeque gathering? Ok, you bring the veggie patties and I’ll bring the chips. Wait, come again? The Bother With Bags One obvious environmental downside of eating packaged snacks…

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Luxury Eco Dining in L.A. (Plus Recipes!) It’s rare to find luxury and eco-friendly in the same sentence, but at Culina, Modern Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, these words go together like knife and fork. This fabulous find is ensconced…

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If you’re not already buying organic foods and giving your produce a good rinse, here’s another reason why you should do both. New research shows exposure to pesticides used on commercially-grown fruits and vegetables—particularly frozen blueberries, fresh strawberries and celery—appears…

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As a vegetarian, I’m always mindful of consuming enough dietary protein (the average recommended daily value is 46 grams for women and 56 grams for men). So, some mornings my breakfast consists of a protein shake to kick-start my day….

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Wow, how time flies. Three weeks ago you pledged to go Meatless in May. Even if you’ve fallen off the, er, vegwagon, we’ve got your back. Last week we hopefully inspired you with some great tips for preparing your own…

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Okay, you’ve decided to go vegetarian this month but you don’t want to settle for tofu and veggie burgers for the next 93 meals. We’ve got you covered with savory (and protein-packed) cuisine ideas to tickle your taste buds. Feel…

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Finagling Fast Food In a Bind When You Can’t Eat Well

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Guest Post by  Carolyn “The Healthy Voyager” Scott There are times when despite our best efforts, our only options just might be fast food. Summertime is vacation time and that means lots of quick bites no matter your form of…

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Do Good By Your Body

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With the New Year, many people decide to start off fresh, recommit to goals they have let falter and improve things they are inspired to change. The physical appearance of the body is often on many lists. Whether it’s to…

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Unleash Your Inner Chef

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Living in a city like Los Angeles that has an abundance of restaurants featuring food from all over the globe is a luxury that Angelinos indulge in because it all so accessible. This fantastic luxury doesn’t always lend itself to…

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