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Sustainable Shellfish: Superfood of the Sea

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

The perfect food may not be underfoot, but rather, underwater. It’s delicious, fast-growing, nutritionally dense, sustainably produced, locally available from coast to coast and comes in nature’s own sturdy packaging.

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The Healthy Food Movement: Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Bob Benenson

A wide range of innovative solutions are being pursued by e-commerce entrepreneurs and food-equity advocates to get healthier local food into more hands and more neighborhoods.

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Flower Power: Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

Today’s health-conscious foodies are finding edible flowers to be a fantastic way to eat the rainbow, adding fun flavors and colors to all sorts of dishes.

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Planet-Friendly Pours: The Rise of Sustainable Wine and Spirits

May 31, 2022 09:31AM ● By Sheila Julson

Sustainable wines and spirits are growing popular, yet consumers need a sobering amount of research to sort through what’s truly eco-friendly. Find knowledgeable wine shops and search for sustainable brands.

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It's Sockeye and Halibut Season

Apr 29, 2022 09:31AM

The annual preorder season for sustainably harvested, wild Alaskan salmon and halibut is underway as Kwee-Jack Fish Company prepares for the annual harvest in Bristol Bay, Alaska.

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Intermittent Fasting Basics: How to Improve Health by Eating Less Often

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Intermittent fasting (IF), which involves restraining from eating for periods ranging from hours to days, was the most popular dietary strategy among Americans in 2020, outpacing low-fat keto diets and “clean eating

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Eating for the Planet: Diet for a Climate Crisis

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Our food choices influence the environment and climate change. Here are sustainable tips to make our diets healthier for us and the planet.

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Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream: Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Vegans have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices go mainstream with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet and our health.

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Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle: Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

How to start adapting a plant-based diet using vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to create balanced textures and flavors for meat-alternatives.

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Local Farmers Market Guide

Feb 24, 2022 10:40PM ● By Dave Korba

Farmers markets are located conveniently throughout the region. Use this list to find & shop at local markets often.

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