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5 Summer Foods to Eat for Glowing Skin

No time to read this 9 minute blog? Listen to the audio below as you cook, clean, or relax at home. By Sara Halcumb, RN As we focus on enjoying a “Simple Summer”, I want to talk about how to get naturally glowing skin through the foods you love to eat!  What better time to…
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If You Can’t Grow Your Own Food, Invest in a CSA

Are you choosing organic, buying local, and doing your best to support your local economy during these times? Why not invest in a CSA? Victory gardens were encouraged during World War II to help alleviate the strain on agriculture during war time. It also boosted morale, built resilience, and was a cheap way to feed…
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Elderberry Benefits: Facts and Myths You Should Know

Elderberry Benefits: Facts and Myths You Should Know

There is a lot of buzz around elderberries and their immune boosting powers. This is especially the case right now, as we approach cold and flu season. As a nurse, I only want the facts, the truth and the proof. I want to know what the science and research behind a trend is saying. So, I set out to find everything I could learn about elderberries and deliver it to you, our loyal readers, on a silver platter.

A Literally Simple Green Smoothie

A Literally Simple Green Smoothie

The Only Green Smoothie Recipe You’ll Ever Need A Literally Simple Green Smoothie We’re all about simplicity this summer, and what could be easier than a green smoothie recipe you know by heart? This smoothie will come in handy, especially when you’re craving a chocolate Frosty from Wendy’s. This recipe packs in greens, fruit, protein…
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5 Benefits of a Produce Garden

5 Benefits of Produce Garden in the PNW

#LocallyGrown 5 Benefits of a Produce Garden in the PNW If you’re on a mission to buy more local produce, and eat more whole foods, the best nutrition and most local you could get would be your own backyard. There is nothing more rewarding than walking right out your door, picking your own plants and…
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