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Easy Black Bean Oat Burgers

Easy Black Bean Oat Burgers (realsimple.com) Ingredients 2 (15-oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed ¾ cup uncooked old-fashioned regular rolled oats 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or gluten free tamari 2 teaspoons chili powder 3 scallions, thinly sliced ¼ cup all purpose or gluten free flour 2 tablespoons canola oil Bun, lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, avocado, sour cream Directions […]

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Sheet Pan Chicken and Rainbow Vegetables, Lemon and Parmesan

Sheet Pan Chicken and Rainbow Vegetables, Lemon and Parmesan The fall can be a busy time of year with the holidays quickly approaching. I love sheet pan dinners because there is less clean up and they are super easy! You can always make a double batch and roast the chicken and vegetables on two separate […]

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Plant-Based Nutrition, by Mackenzie Brenner, UNCG Nutrition Student

The adoption of a plant-based diet is ever increasing as the infinite list of benefits becomes more clear through research and personal experience. Whether it is decreasing greenhouse gas emissions or to consume more fiber and lower cholesterol, there are many reasons why someone might consider eliminating ultra-processed foods along with meat and dairy products. […]

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Magnesium, A Mighty Mineral by Lisa Johnson, RD

Magnesium shines as one of the body’s most essential minerals. It cofactors over 300 bodily functions to aid with bone health, blood pressure regulation, insulin sensitivity, heart health, colon health, and brain health. Deficiencies have been linked with depression as well as attention deficit disorder and sadly over 60% of the US population are deficient […]

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Cortisol, Inflammation, and Dietary Lifestyle by Lisa Johnson, RD

Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced in the adrenal glands in response to stress. The purpose of cortisol is to provide immediate blood glucose to fuel a “fight or flight” encounter. Under short-term stressful events including exercise, cortisol is a friendly hormone that aids your body’s adaption. The negative results from elevated cortisol levels occur […]

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