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Hemp Seeds
Let’s talk about hemp! Hemp seeds are just what they sound like, the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa 🍃yes, the same species...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jun 15, 20231 min read
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Currants
Have you ever had currants? When they are dried they look like tiny black raisins, but fresh they are gorgeous little red jewels which...
Yonni Wattenmaker
May 24, 20231 min read
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An Apple a Day
I am not what people might call a “fruit person” but I appreciate the benefits from the fiber, vitamins, and nutrients they offer. Fruit...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Aug 18, 20221 min read
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Non-Dairy Milks
As someone who has spent nearly 14 years following a vegan diet, with just some fish over the last year or so, non-dairy milks have been...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Apr 24, 20221 min read
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Heirloom Carrot and Scallion Pancakes
I created this recipe at Passover, which is where the matzah meal comes in, but panko would provide a similar crispy texture flour and...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Must Haves: Part One
Great cooking comes from equal parts of knowledge, love and, of course, quality ingredients. If you have enough items in your pantry and...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 23, 20221 min read
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Eating Disorders
Are you, or someone you love, struggling with food? Weight? Body image? Do you sometimes feel out of control? Does it feel like these...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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Probiotics and Prebiotics
You have probably heard of probiotics: live microorganisms that can help to improve or restore the gut microbiome. You can get them in...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 11, 20221 min read
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Sleep and Alcohol
A night cap is an interesting concept. A drink before bed can surely be a cap to your day, but did you know that while drinking alcohol...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 11, 20221 min read
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Yonni's Daily Five
While there are no foods that are certain to prevent, or cure, breast cancer, adding certain foods to your diet (and eliminating others!)...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Oct 28, 20212 min read
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Overnight Oats
Looking for an easy weekday breakfast? This overnight oats recipe is for you! Make it today, enjoy it tomorrow, at home or on the go. I...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Aug 21, 20211 min read
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Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries
They say life is like a bowl of cherries. They are healthy, sweet, tart, vibrant, colorful… that all sounds good to me! While I love them...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jul 21, 20211 min read
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Turmeric
I recently met a new friend and colleague one mid-afternoon spring day. I almost ordered coffee, and considered kombucha, but then I...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jun 20, 20211 min read
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Meatless Monday Orzo
Looking for a new Meatless Monday dish? This vibrant, zesty orzo is for YOU! In a large pan, heat some hot extra virgin olive oil and...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jun 20, 20211 min read
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Dark Chocolate
What’s the perfect pick me up to get you through a long afternoon? Dark chocolate! As if you needed a reason, here are a bunch! Feel free...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Jun 20, 20211 min read
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Recipe for Glowing Skin (Really!)
Beauty is more than skin deep... as deep as your stomach! Beautiful skin doesn’t just come from what you put on it, but how you nourish...
Yonni Wattenmaker
May 22, 20211 min read
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Wrap It Up!
Have you seen the Siete chickpea grain-free tortillas? They are my new favorite! You get the sensation of a flour tortilla WITHOUT the...
Yonni Wattenmaker
May 22, 20211 min read
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Mix It Up!
Oatmeal is such a great food. It’s natural, heart-healthy, low-calorie, high in fiber, has protein and is gluten-free** It’s also bland!...
Yonni Wattenmaker
May 10, 20211 min read
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The Dirty Dozen
What foods are best to buy organic? If you’re not sure, the Environmental Working Group listed it’s 2021 Dirty Dozen ~ the most important...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Apr 20, 20211 min read
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Eat The Rainbow
There is nothing better than whole foods. I love the store but this is not an ad. I mean whole foods ~ unprocessed, all natural, eat them...
Yonni Wattenmaker
Apr 17, 20211 min read
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