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The truth about vegetable oils: And why you should avoid them!

I get a lot of questions about what fats and oils I use for cooking. It makes sense; after all there is a lot of confusion about fat in general. And with the increasing hype over “heart healthy” vegetable oils and their sky-rocketed consumption level, it’s no wonder people have questions about these highly over-recommended [...]

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Nourishing and delicious lentil soup

Hello, all you Thank Your Body readers! I am glad to be with you today and share a recipe which is both economical and nutritious. After all, there is no other comfort food like a piping hot bowl of soup on a winter day. Before I get to the recipe, though, let me introduce myself.

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I believe in the power of real food. I have seen it transform my own and my husband’s life. And really, I have one little tiny person to thank for it all. My little girl. Despite spending years “trying” to be  healthy by working out relentlessly, following the latest fad diets, and doing my best [...]

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Useful guide to stalking your pantry and fridge with real food!

The other week I got a message from a reader who is transitioning into real food. And I couldn’t help but picture my own confused self a couple of years back with all the same questions. Maybe you can relate, too. Holly writes:

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Double Chocolate Cookies. These are so delicious and use only real ingredients!

Confession. I’m really not that much of a chocolate fan. Between that and my dislike for high heels and shopping I sometimes feel like a stranger in the “girls’ club.” But that’s okay. Despite my general “whatever” for chocolate, I love love LOVE these double chocolate cookies. Not only are they rich, soft, and so [...]