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Word to the Well: SUGAR

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Word to the Well: SUGAR

You know it’s bad, but it’s everywhere. How bad could it really be? We associate sweet treats with parties and happy memories, it’s what we crave after a bad day, it’s how we express love to someone, it’s that afternoon pick-me-up. Sound about right?

Kudos to the sugar industry (and advertisers) for imbedding our need for sugar so deeply within our culture, that it’s taken about 70 years for us to wake up.

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Autumn Vegetable Rice Bowl

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Autumn Vegetable Rice Bowl

The first day of fall is just days away! Add this nourishing, filling, and comforting autumn rice bowl to your meal plan this week! Easy to throw together with most of the cook time inactive. Packed with seasonal veggies to keep your body feeling great as we phase into a new season! 

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Spicy Jalepeno Mac

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Spicy Jalepeno Mac

Spicy mac is the 2nd recipe in my cashew-based MAC n cheeze series! This mexican-inspired mac is just the right amount of spicy and flavorful. Baked jalepenos bring down the spice level and increase the peppery deliciousness! Roasted garlic and tomatoes balance out the flavors! Enjoy, my friends! 

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Chai Spiced Almond Butter

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Chai Spiced Almond Butter

Almonds are high in protein, monounsaturated fats, and fiber. Aside from benefits to the cardiovascular system, recent studies suggest that those who regularly consume almonds are less likely to develop osteoporosis.  

This almond butter recipe is more of a delicacy, though overall low in sugar and sodium! Cinnamon and ginger also add some anti-inflammatory properties.

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Roasted Garlic Pesto mac

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Roasted Garlic Pesto mac

Cashew-based sauces are some of my favorite! Creamy, rich, so filling and satisfying! I have a list of 20+ cashew "mac n cheeze" recipe ideas that I am working my way through - each with a different theme!

This pesto version was inspired by abundant amounts of basil in my garden!