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Vanilla-Maple Oat Bran with Almonds & Dates

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If you grew up eating Cream of Wheat (and liked it, like I did!), but don’t do gluten anymore you’re going to love oat bran! It totally reminds me of Cream of Wheat, in both texture and taste and this is my go-to when I want a warm breakfast bowl to nourish my body and kick off my day.

Unlike most grain-based breakfasts which can contribute to inflammation and spike blood sugar, oat bran has a blood sugar stabilizing effect to keep you off the blood sugar roller-coaster ride that can wreak havoc with your energy, moods, hormones and just…

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10 Easy Tips to Improve Digestion Naturally

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So, I’ve been learning a lot about digestion lately. I thought I knew a fair amount already, but whoa. I’m learning a lot of sciency and technical stuff about the gut right now, which I’ll spare you, but I thought I’d share a few basic tips that you can use today to make sure your digestion is working for you and not against you! Because it’s the place to start when it comes to your health, and its functionality affects everything else.

You’re really only as healthy as your gut, after all. If there is a breakdown anywhere in the…

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Sip on This! The Powerful Benefits of Bone Broth

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If winter (or life in general!) is taking a toll on your health (and your skin) and you feel you need some extra support and nourishment, sip on some bone broth daily! Bone broth is both gut-healing and immune boosting which is a powerful combination to cure what ails you, or to help you maintain your health year-round. It’s packed with essential minerals, vitamins, gut-healing, fat-burning and anti-inflammatory properties, skin-tightening collagen, and protein to keep you feeling and looking your best.

Properly prepared meat and fish bone broths are incredibly nourishing, as the long cooking time allows all the mineral…

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