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One of My Favorite Ways to Eat More Beans: Black Bean and Avocado Dip

Looking for an easy way to eat more beans? This creamy Black Bean and Avocado Dip is rich in fiber, plant protein, healthy fats, and flavor. Perfect for vegetables, wraps, salads, bowls, and quick healthy meals.
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Why Giving Up Dairy Was Harder Than Giving Up Meat

I thought giving up meat would be the hardest part of moving toward a plant-based diet. I was wrong. This personal story explores why dairy was far more difficult to leave behind, what I learned about food habits, and how lasting dietary change really happens.
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The Salad Dressing That Gets Me to Eat More Vegetables

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Looking back, one of the biggest changes I made after my autoimmune diagnosis was learning how to enjoy the foods I wanted to eat and knew I needed for my body. Before my diagnosis, I spent a lot of time thinking about what I should avoid. Like…
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I Had a Master’s Degree in Health Science and Still Got It Wrong

I had a Master’s Degree in Health Science and still missed one of the most important lessons about nutrition. Learn how an autoimmune diagnosis changed the way I think about food, ingredients, inflammation, and long-term health.
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Why Most Salads Leave You Hungry (And This One Doesn’t)

This rainbow kale and bean salad is packed with fiber, plant protein, healthy fats, and colorful vegetables for a satisfying meal that supports blood sugar balance, gut health, and lasting energy.
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Why Some Breakfasts Keep You Full and Others Don’t

Why do some breakfasts keep you full while others leave you hungry an hour later? Learn how meal structure affects blood sugar, cravings, and energy stability.
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The Chocolate Cravings That Usually Mean We Need Something Else

These chocolate prune almond butter bites are naturally sweetened, rich in magnesium and fiber, and made with whole-food ingredients that support bone health, blood sugar balance, and inflammation support.
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Why Healthy Food Still Leaves Some Of Us Feeling Terrible

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I had one client tell me that she had to eat gluten. She was on multiple meds for pain and various autoimmune issues, but she would get so sick when she went more than a day without gluten. Did she really HAVE to have gluten? One of…


