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Eating To Support Your Immune System

Immunity is on everyone’s mind right now as the world grapples with COVID-19. Many of us are taking more precautions than usual including washing our hands more often, working from home and practicing good respiratory hygiene.  While there’s no known cure for COVID-19, maintaining a healthy diet can help support your immune system during this stressful time. The nutrition tips below are by no means a replacement for the WHO and CDC recommendations, but instead, a few add-ons to nourish your natural defenses. Probiotics The gut microbiome forms a protective layer between our bloodstream and the outside world and plays...

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Baked Brie with Fig and Walnuts

Holiday Entertaining Recipes

Yogurt and Honey Olive Oil Cake Even die-hard butter devotees admit that olive oil makes exceptionally good cakes. Moist in every bite, this olive oil cake has fresh herbal notes of thyme, the fruitiness of extra virgin olive oil, and a luxurious density from yogurt and honey. It is an effortless assembly for a cake- you'll only need one bowl and a good whisk- that delivers the perfect delight for Sunday brunch or any springtime occasion. Roasted Walnut Oil Carrot Cake There is nothing like a fabulous piece of carrot cake for dessert. With a subtle blend of warm spices...

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Holiday Cookie Recipes

Get ready for the holiday season with these sweet treats! Our holiday cookie recipes are sure to delight your loved ones!   1. Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Jam Nothing could be more festive than a tray of these buttery, jam-packed cookies. The combination of sweet raspberry preserves and luscious hazelnuts give this sandwich cookie a flavorful kick. The signature stained-glass-window effect of the top layer makes it one of the most effortless and impressive treats you could make this holiday season. 2. Chewy Frosted Hazel-nog Cookies he inspiration for this recipe started where many great things do – with a...

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DIY Holiday Gift Inspo

Need a gift for the natural beauty lover in your life? These DIY beauty recipes are perfect for gifting. Package them in a cute mason jar and a twine ribbon, and you'll have a sweet gift for your loved ones!   1. Sunflower Oil Anti-Aging Mask Luxuriate in a rich and creamy anti-aging face mask. The Sunflower Oil moisturizes your skin while the yogurt dissolves dead skin cells, leaving lemon juice to help brighten a dull complexion. Because it helps speed up cell turnover, this mask also works great for skin irritation and acne as well since it helps speed...

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