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Creamy Pumpkin Bars with Orange-Oat Crust

Swap traditional pumpkin pie for these pumpkin bars with a gluten-free crust. They’ll be a hit throughout the fall and winter holidays. Ingredients FOR THE CRUST 1¼ cups gluten-free rolled oats ½ cup pecan pieces ¼ tsp. pumpkin pie spice ¼ tsp.  fine salt 5 ounces medjool dates, pitted and chopped (about ¾ cup) 3 Tbs. coconut oil, room temperature 1 Tbs. maple syrup ½ tsp. grated orange zest FOR THE FILLING ½ cup maple syrup 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée ⅓ cup whole-milk plain yogurt 2 eggs (beaten) 1¾ tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1½ tsp. vanilla extract ¼ t […]

Treat Yourself to GF Apple Cider Cupcakes

It’s the perfect time of year for these gluten-free apple cider cupcakes, which are a treat full of nostalgic fall flavors that will have you reminiscing of your favorite harvest memories. They are a hit with kids and adults and, believe me, nobody would ever know they are gluten free. Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) bag gluten-free yellow cake mix (TRY: Glutino or King Arthur)* ¼ cup butter (melted) 2 eggs 1 Tbs. ground cinnamon ⅔ cup real apple cider (not from concentrate) CREAM CHEESE FROSTING ⅓ cup real apple cider 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, room […]

Bright Eyes: Natural Tips for Your Peepers

If eyes are the windows to the soul (and an excellent indicator of overall health) there’s good reason to make sure they’re looking vibrant and healthy this season. And with abundant holiday stressors—plus potentially scant shut-eye—it’s even more important than ever to care for your peepers. Luckily, DIY tricks and natural ingredients can smooth out lines, calm puffiness and tackle the dreaded dark circles, according to Sunny Subramanian, coauthor of The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to DIY Beauty (Robert Rose, 2016). Take a peek. PUFFINESS, REDNESS   The Cause: There is a range of reasons you may experience unsightly red or swollen areas around the […]

Look and Feel Great at Every Age, Naturally

Look in the mirror ten years from now, and the reflection will appear different than it does today. But a variety of factors can shape exactly how that face staring back at you looks in a decade … or two … or three. Although there certainly is a science to how and why we age, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to tackling common signs of the aging process. Even so, lifestyle, supplement and natural beauty practices really can support healthy aging. According to a study from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, poor habits like too much sun exposure and smoking […]

Bow Down to Soba Buddha Bowls

Fresh ginger, baby bok choy, dry-roasted edamame, yellow bell pepper and nutritious soba noodles make these vegan Buddha Bowls an easy (and delicious) win for lunch or dinner. The recipe is vegan, too! Soy-Soba Buddha Bowls Ingredients: 1 (12- to 18-ounce) package firm or extra-firm water-packed tofu ¼ cup finely chopped shallots 4 Tbs. toasted sesame oil, divided 2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce (organic) 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper 4 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise 1 yellow bell pepper; stemmed, quartered and seeded 4 ounces dried soba noodles ½ cup coarsely shredded carrot ½ […]

Change for the Better: How To Make a Habit of It

How do we change?  Author Gretchen Rubin’s answer: through habits. Habits are the invisible architecture of everyday life. It takes work to make a habit, but once that habit is set, we can harness the energy of habits to build happier, stronger, more productive lives. So, if habits are a key to change, then what we really need to know is: How do we change our habits? Rubin’s new book, Better than Before, answers that question. It presents a practical, concrete framework to allow readers to understand their habits—and to change them for good. Infused with Rubin’s compelling voice, rigorous […]

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Be Thankful for Cranberry Bread Pudding

Cranberry Bread Pudding Cranberries don’t grow in the subtropical climate of Southeast Asia, so when my mother and I wanted to make this dessert, we had to use a local red-colored berry as a substitute. I like this recipe better with cranberries, which are high in immune-boosting vitamin C. They also rank very high on the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) scale, so they have great antioxidant power. Use my Cranberry Compote on the bottom layer (it becomes the top layer when you turn out the dessert). To serve this dessert cold, place the pudding in the refrigerator overnight before […]

Cheeseburgers With a Healthy Little Secret

Stretch high-quality grass-fed ground beef—which has a higher ratio of healthy fats than conventionally raised beef—and boost nutrients by adding vegetables and cheese. All ingredients, including the cheese, are incorporated right into the meat mixture, which makes these burgers moist and flavorful. Small patties are perfectly portioned for kids, and each one provides a quarter of your little ones’ daily vegetable needs. Serve with a side of fresh fruit to add another food group. Hidden Veggie Cheeseburgers Ingredients 1 lb. grass-fed ground beef 2-3 medium zucchini, shredded and squeezed completely dry (to yield 7-8 oz) ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley […]

Regenerative Medicine: Reverse Aging?

The old paradigm of medicine is rapidly changing. People are becoming aware of the limitations of modern medicine which basically are centered around controlling symptoms, but not really curing. Elisa Lottor, Ph.D., HMD, is an expert in nutrition, homeopathy, and energy medicine with a special interest in regenerative medicine and women’s health. An international lecturer and consultant, she has had a homeopathy and nutrition practice for more than 30 years. Her new book, The Miracle of Regenerative Medicine: How to Naturally Reverse the Aging Process is about THE new paradigm that’s emerging in the field of medicine and healthcare. This […]

Warm It Up With Cheesy Pepper Chive Muffins

As fall begins, leaves turn and temperatures drop, it’s time to warm things up. Add a little heat (and cheese) to one our favorite comfort foods – muffins – and you get our Cheesy Pepper Chive recipe. Make a batch for a week of quick morning meals and mouth-watering flavor. Cheesy Pepper Chive Muffins Ingredients: 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt Generous pinch of black pepper 1 cup milk 1 egg ½ cup chopped green onions or chives ½ cup minced red bell peppers 1 cup grated pepper jack cheese ¼ […]