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Converting Food to Energy
Converting Food to Energy: Learning How Metabolism Works

May 31, 2023 ● By Linda Sechrist

Metabolism is the process by which the foods and drinks we consume are converted into energy. We may not notice the cellular mechanisms that transform fat and glucose into the oomph in our step, but when they start to wane, we definitely know something is wrong.

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Nem Lui Hue [Lemongrass Skewers With Pork or Chicken]

May 31, 2023 ● By Recipes and photos courtesy of Metabolic Balance

Conscious Eating recipe. A metabolically healthy meal packed with plants and protein.

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Arugula Salad With Mango Dressing

May 31, 2023 ● By Recipes and photos courtesy of Metabolic Balance

Conscious Eating Recipe. A metabolic healthy side dish perfect for a summer gathering.

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Chicken Curry

May 31, 2023 ● By Metabolic Balance

Conscious eating recipe. A healthy metabolic meal packed with spices and proteins.

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Dr. in the Kitchen Recipe: Sunny Sauce

May 01, 2023 ● By Dr. Sarah Axtell

This bright yellow, super creamy turmeric ginger sauce will brighten up anyone’s day. It is delicious drizzled over your favorite salads, bowls, or used as a dip for raw veggies.

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Mint Juice

May 01, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Mint leaves and stems are edible, and they have been used throughout the ages to aid in various ailments and has a variety of benefits. Try this recipe that even kids will love!

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Organic Seedling Sale at Winterspring CSA Farm

May 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Winterspring CSA Farm, in West Bend, WI, will hold its annual seedling sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 13, and is taking orders for their CSA to feed 300+ families with healthy food each week.

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Vanilla and Fig Scones With Pistachios
Vanilla and Fig Scones With Pistachios

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Adapted from MenuPause. Copyright © 2022 by Dr. Anna Cabeca

A great dessert or breakfast treat, a scone is a baked good usually made with wheat flour and butter. This recipe calls for almond flour instead to reduce the carbs and increase the nutrition.

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Kale and Tempeh Tacos
Kale and Tempeh Tacos

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Dr. Anna Cabeca

In this yummy, low-carb taco recipe, cabbage leaves substitute for the tortillas and are filled with a mixture of protein-packed tempeh, veggies and lots of great spices.

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Taking Control of Our Hormones
Taking Control of Our Hormones: Nutritional Tips to Support the Delicate Balance

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Sheila Julson

Think of hormones as the body’s messengers, sending signals that affect a host of functions.Keeping these hormones in proper balance is critical for health, and imbalances can lead to a wide range of effects.

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Spring Salad Spotlights Flavors of Fresh Garden Peas

Apr 01, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

With spring comes the freshest, most tender peas of the season. Peas are in the legume family, similar to a bean, and they boast the health benefits of potassium, folate and fiber.

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Winterspring Community-Supported Agriculture Launch and Seedling Sale

Apr 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Winterspring will hold its annual seedling sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 13. Winterspring has also partnered with farms to offer eggs, mushrooms and flower bouquets as add-on options.

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Super Salad Workshop Takes Salads Beyond Romaine

Apr 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Axtell of Lakeside Natural Medicine is teaching people how to take salads beyond soggy lettuce topped with boring raw vegetables drenched in a flavorless dressing.

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A NEW DAWN ON THE FARM FRONT
A New Dawn on the Farm Front: Stepping Away From Industrialized Agriculture

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Sandra Yeyati

The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered weaknesses in the food supply system, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, and altered human behavior as more people started cooking at home and exploring healthier lifestyle choices.

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TIPS TO SHRINK YOUR FOODPRINT
Sustainable Eating: Tips to Shrink Your Foodprint

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD

To get a fuller picture of our food-related environmental impacts, we need to take into consideration the many variables associated with the production, transportation and consumption of food.

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Sushi Bites
Sushi Bites

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Madiha M. Saeed, M.D.

Try this nutritious and delicious recipe from this month's Conscious Eating section!

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UNWRAPPED EGG ROLL NOODLES
Unwrapped Egg Roll Noodles

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Madiha M. Saeed, M.D.

Try this nutritious and delicious recipe from this month's Conscious Eating section!

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Tips for Healthy Kidneys
Loving Our Kidneys: Edible Allies, Integrative Treatments and Lifestyle Tips

Feb 27, 2023 ● By Marlaina Donato

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in seven adults are diagnosed annually with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Managing CKD requires a multilevel approach, including lifestyle and diet changes.

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Salmon Tacos
Blackened Salmon Tacos

Feb 27, 2023

A salmon and plant-based dish from the Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook.

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CILANTRO LIME CAULIFLOWER RICE
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

Feb 27, 2023

A delicious plant-based recipe for healthy kidneys. Excerpted from Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook.

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Plant-Base Lifestyle
PLANT-BASED RESOURCES

Feb 27, 2023 ● By Kiki Powers, MS, CNC

Documentary Films, Websites and Cookbooks to help you on your plant-based lifestyle.

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Plant Based Diet
Veggies for the Win: Five Reasons to Choose a Plant-Based Lifestyle

Feb 27, 2023 ● By Kiki Powers, MS, CNC

Plant-based eating is about proportionately choosing more foods from plant sources. The benefits of making this dietary shift include disease prevention, clean eating, anti-inflammatory properties, environmental sustainability, and improvements in mental and emotional health.

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Savory Chocolate Sauce from Cultivating Guts Podcast founder

Feb 01, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

This sauce can be used to dip fruit, on ice cream or to make a mug of hot cocoa to share with a loved one. Indulge this February in a bit of gluten-free chocolate sauce and savor the flavor by Tiffany Hinton, founder of Cultivating Guts podcast and Gluten Free Mom Certified.

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Improving Heart Health: Lifestyle Metrics That Can Help Prevent 
Heart Disease

Feb 01, 2023 ● By Sheila Julson

A deeper dive into heart health shows other factors such as sleep, stress management and proper screenings are just as important as diet and exercise.

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Heart Health Recipe Cioppino Heart Health Month
Cioppino (Italian Seafood Stew)

Jan 31, 2023

A delicious Italian seafood based heart-healthy meal packed with vegetables from The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up.

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FOODS THAT PROMOTE CARDIAC HEALING Heart Health
Nourish the Heart: Foods that Promote Cardiac Healing

Jan 31, 2023 ● By Steven Masley

These five food groups don't just prevent heart disease and help shrink artery plaque, they also nourish and heal the heart.

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Gluten-Free Eclairs Are a Delectable Treat

Jan 01, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Sponsored Content This gluten-free eclair recipe is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Eaten warm or at room temperature, these treats are delectable, courtesy of Tiffany Hinton, founder of the Cultivating Guts podcast.

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Person sitting in kitchen surrounded by vegetables holding container of carrot juice
Cooling the Fire Within: Healthy Eating Tips to Ease Chronic Inflammation

Dec 30, 2022 ● By Tom O’Bryan, DC CCN, DACBN

Consuming a diet full of anti-inflammatory foods can help to address a wide-range of health ailments and ultimately, add years to our lives.

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Gluten Free Almond Biscotti

Dec 01, 2022 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Sponsored Content This biscotti is an easy treat to enjoy in your coffee or on a dessert board this holiday season. Biscotti is a delicate treat that can easily be made at home, brought to you by Chicago's very own Tiffany Hinton.

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Table full of various plated brunch dishes and foods alongside mugs of coffee, small pumpkins, cinnamon sticks, leaves and other autumn decor
Merry Brunching: Put a Healthier Twist on Favorite Recipes

Nov 30, 2022 ● By Sheila Julson

With a few easy modifications, serve up healthier versions of tasty brunch foods over the holiday gathering season.

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Doctor in the Kitchen: Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Nov 01, 2022 ● By Dr. Sarah Axtell

This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is the perfect cozy fall breakfast that can be made for a crowd on the weekend or as meal prep for the week. It is gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free.

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Couple being playful in kitchen with healthy food on counter
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Food Affects Our Mood

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Kimberly B. Whittle

Exploring the gut-brain axis and the role that microorganisms in the gut play in mental health conditions like anxiety, stress, depression and other disorders.

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Autumn Delight: Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Oct 02, 2022 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Sponsored Content Fall brings the cravings for warm and savory foods. This recipe is a wonderful combination that can even be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal. Combining beans with potatoes creates a complex protein. Tune into Episode 34 of Cultivating Guts podcast to learn more about simple foods and combining for more energy with Colman Power.

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Local Mom Starts Kids Gardening Club

Oct 01, 2022 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Cultivating Guts owner Tiffany Hinton has started the Little Witches Moon Gardening Club, a live nature school that meets monthly.

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Person wearing orange dress holding out fresh picked beets and carrots
Fall Beets: Versatile Leaf-to-Root Eats

Sep 30, 2022 ● By April Thompson

Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are an easy-to-grow, multi-season vegetable, packed with nutrition. Here are some delicious ways to enjoy them.

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Boost Your Memory

Sep 01, 2022 ● By LaDonna Gladney

LaDonna Gladney, NDTR, CPT, and the owner of Donna Fit 4 Life LLC offers techniques and solutions to improve your memory, prevent dementia and improve overall cognitive functioning.

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Food dehydrator with various fruits inside and next to unit
Food Dehydration Made Easy: Best Ways to Preserve the Harvest

Aug 31, 2022 ● By Sheila Julson

Preserving fruit, veggies, meat, fish, herbs and nuts is easy with these best tips for getting started using a food dehydrator.

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Spaghetti Squash and Chicken Recipe with Gluten Free Mom Certified

Aug 01, 2022 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Sponsored Content GF Mom Certified has got your dinner covered. Primavera squash (AKA spaghetti squash) is high in vitamins and nutritional value. Try this recipe for a healthy, low-calorie, easy meal!

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Soil Sisters Celebrates Wisconsin Farms and Women Farmers

Aug 01, 2022 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Wisconsin Women in Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Week is an official proclamation by Governor Evers to showcase 16 percent growth and the impact of this movement.

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Cultivate Connections: Lessons from Women Farmers on Growing 
a Local Network

Aug 01, 2022 ● By Lisa Kivirist

Soil Sisters are changing the world through their supportive community–and a potluck! Though initially small there are now over 250 members. Enjoy the bonus chocolate zucchini cake recipe!

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Plate of cooked sustainable shellfish
Sustainable Shellfish: Superfood of the Sea

Jul 29, 2022 ● By April Thompson

Shellfish is delicious, fast-growing, nutritionally dense, sustainably produced, locally available from coast to coast and comes in nature’s own sturdy packaging.

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Important Events at Each Stage of Digestion

Jul 01, 2022 ● By Keri Barron, Ph.D.

Sponsored Content Dr. Keri Barron of Standard Process breaks down digestion, teaching us the intricate orchestration of how we obtain nutrition and wellness.

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Doctor in the Kitchen: Turmeric Garlic Marinade

Jul 01, 2022 ● By Dr. Sarah Axtell

Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Axtell of Lakeside Natural Medicine in Shorewood shares a great marinade recipe full of health benefits.

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Eating for the Summer Season

Jul 01, 2022 ● By Jack Cincotta

Jack Cincotta offers a holistic perspective for seasonal eating, sharing that Summer brings us tons of fresh and tasty local food options!

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Jar of purple edible flowers
Flower Power: Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare

Jun 30, 2022 ● By April Thompson

Today’s health-conscious foodies are finding edible flowers to be a fantastic way to eat the rainbow, adding fun flavors and colors to all sorts of dishes.

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Bags of locally grown vegetables on tray person is holding
The Healthy Food Movement: Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems

Jun 30, 2022 ● By Bob Benenson

A wide range of innovative solutions are being pursued by e-commerce entrepreneurs and food-equity advocates to get healthier local food into more hands and more neighborhoods.

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Bacon Wrapped Meatballs for Dad with Sweet Potato Fries

Jun 01, 2022 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Sponsored Content This GF Mom Certified recipe is one which will quickly become a favorite in your household, and caters to a variety of dietary needs including gluten free, dairy free and is paleo-friendly.

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Strawberries for Health 3 Ways: with GF Mom Certified

Jun 01, 2022 ● By GF Mom Certified

Sponsored Content Strawberries are a delicious and healthful snack choice that is packed-full of health benefits. Here are some recipes to enjoy this summer fruit in a variety of healthy ways.

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Outwoken Tea: Empowers Family-Owned, Sustainable Tea Farms

Jun 01, 2022 ● By Lottie Sass

Driven by her firsthand experiences seeing the damage humans do to the Earth, Founder of Outwoken Tea Aureal Ojeda set off on a quest to give back to the Earth and her community.

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Bartender behind bar pouring sustainable wine into wine glasses
Planet-Friendly Pours: The Rise of Sustainable Wine and Spirits

May 31, 2022 ● By Sheila Julson

Sustainable and socially responsible wines and spirits are becoming a major force in the market, though not all eco-friendly alcoholic beverages are as conscious as they claim.

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