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Can You Reverse High Cholesterol With a Plant-Based Diet?

For more than one-third of Americans, reducing cholesterol levels is a matter of life and death. Can eating a plant-based diet get these folks closer to their goal? Learn more.

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Cooking Therapy: How Time in the Kitchen Can Benefit Your Mental Health

From encouraging mindfulness to reducing anxiety, the mental health benefits of cooking might surprise you. Tie on an apron and learn more about the ways preparing food can improve your mental well-being.

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Is Plant-Based Meat Healthy? Everything a Nutritionist Wants You to Know.

Plant-based foods are popular among carnivores and herbivores alike. But, are these meat substitutes nutritious? Here we explore the ingredients in these products and if they make a positive contribution to our health.

Plant-Based Soy Meat Alternative Cooked with Veggies and Sauce in Bowl | Vitacost.com/Blog

Supplement Spotlight

Can You Take Probiotics While Pregnant?

Probiotics have numerous benefits for gut health, but can you take probiotics while pregnant? Are they just as effective—and, most importantly, safe? Learn more from a gut health expert.

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9 Ways to Help Your Vitamins & Supplements Absorb Better

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Are Probiotics Good for Kids? The Truth about Kids’ Gut Health

Cacao & Sesame No Bake Energy Balls on Plate Next to Honey, Almonds & Walnuts | Vitacost.com/blog

No-Bake Cacao-Walnut-Sesame Energy Balls

These bite-sized energy balls are truly grab-and-go, making them ideal for a quick breakfast, pre-workout snack or between-meal pick-me-up. Sweetened with dates and packed with nutritious ingredients such as cacao powder, hemp seeds and sunflower butter, they’ll quash your appetite and your cravings better than any apple or carrot stick ever could.

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Pastelón – Dominican Sweet Plantain Lasagna

Pastelón, a Caribbean lasagna-like casserole made with sweet plantains, is a dish with many interpretations stemming from individual family traditions. This Dominican version is a family favorite with a lean twist.

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Soft-Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, pillowy and filled with the warm flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon and vanilla, these treats offer cozy comfort. What’s more comforting still is they’re gluten-free and supply good healthy fats and protein!

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Gluten-Free Baked Apple Dessert Pizza

Complete with a gluten-free crust layered with fruit butter, a stunning spiral of fresh apples and a touch of turbinado sugar, this baked apple pizza can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert!

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