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The other week, I had the fortuitous coincidence of being on the same travel route through Washington D.C. and New York City that Pope Francis was on as he toured the United States. On this eventful trip to D.C., I…
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Those little granola bars and other store-bought trail mixes are just so convenient! However, many are hiding preservatives and other even less-than-ideal ingredients, like sugar (or worse, high fructose corn syrup!). Try these make-at-home raw moringa snack bites that can be infinitely customized and you’ll never…
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Bananas – those sunny, yellow fruits used in everything from smoothies to baking to just fantastic for an on-the-go snack. We all know bananas are great for getting your daily potassium, but what to do with those bananas that get…
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On this day, August 26th, in 1920, after 72 years of campaigning, women gained the right to vote for the first time in American history. Over fifty years later in 1971, Congress designated this day as Women’s Equality Day, acknowledging…
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Getting your daily dose of vegetables can be a challenge; as can be living a low-glycemic lifestyle in a fast-paced world of pizzas, sandwiches, and fries. Taking a popular, easy, favorite dish of many – fried rice – and making…
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Summer and campfires, chocolate and marshmallows – there aren’t many combinations better than that! To celebrate National S’mores Day, why not make some homemade, chocolate dipped marshmallows and sprinkle them with moringa to add taste and nutrition. If that’s too big of…
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A popular local snack, hurricane popcorn can easily become an obsession for those who love the crunchy lightness of popcorn and the savory umami of furikake, a Japanese rice seasoning made of roasted seaweed and sesame seeds. In a previous…
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The month of July celebrates a favorite snack of many people both young and old – ice cream! Nothing says summer like an ice cold snack, and since Friday, July 17th is dedicated to peach flavored ice cream, it seemed…
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Established as a part of the United States in 1959, Hawaii is the youngest of the fifty states. It is a melting pot of many different cultures, but Japanese influence stands out especially in modern Hawaiian cuisine – from panko…
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While backpacking, hiking, or camping, it can be challenging to get the adequate amount of nutritionally dense calories that one needs on a long journey. This is further complicated with the challenge of not overloading ones backpack with extra weight…
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