Brain-Boosting Food for Kids

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…nuts, seeds, and leafy vegetables.  Get your omega fats with these Guiding Stars recipes: Blackened Salmon Sandwich Apple Crumb Squares Choline  Choline is an essential micronutrient for brain development, cognitive…

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Nextovers: Summer Edition

Grilled Chicken With Corn Salsa

…tomorrow to enjoy along with Chipotle Pork Wraps. Nextovers can also be simple. Take time to prepare Grilled Summer Vegetables to accompany any meal, chopping extra vegetables while you’re at…

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Eating for Eye Health

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vegetables such as certain squashes, sweet potatoes, and of course carrots. (For more on carotenoids, check out my previous post on orange foods.) Lutein and zeaxanthin are the main carotenoids…

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Plant-Based Burgers

Black Bean Veggie Burgers

…a long time and can be usually found in the freezer section. Veggie burgers are relatively simple patties. They are predominantly made from legumes, grains, vegetables, seasonings, and a binder…

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Put Spring on Your Plate

Chinese Noodles with Spring Vegetables

Chinese Noodles with Vegetables – 2 Guiding Stars The shift in seasons brings a timely change for home chefs. The weather always inspires and influences what we create in the…

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