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20 blog articles for 'raw honey'
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Raw Honey Benefits & How to Choose Raw Honey
Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, you’re like many people worldwide who crave the vast assortment of deliciously sweet foods that tempt us on a daily basis. There’s nothing wrong with having a sweet tooth, but it requires that we indulge in moderation and choose healthier, more natural sources of the sweetness we crave. For many of us, that means reaching for raw honey. But what’s the difference between raw honey and regular honey? And what are the...
08/01/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Easy Homemade Nut Butter Recipes
Making your own nut butter is the perfect solution for surviving empty shelves at stores. And if shelter-in-place is killing your vibe, this may be a fun new DIY to try. Super simple to make with three ingredients or less and a healthy alternative to store-bought peanut butter or almond butter, these nut butter recipes are a great way to enjoy the foods you love without needing to leave the house. Roasted You’ll want to use roasted nuts for these...
04/08/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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4 Must-Try Protein Powder Recipes
While developing our protein powders, we put a lot of effort into making sure they are truly delicious, and nothing like the chalky protein powders of the past. As a result, these innovative protein powders are not only great on their own, they also make amazing addition to recipes—from quick smoothies to baked goods, granola and more. So we partnered with the talented Mariel Lewis at Amazing Paleo to come up with some irresistible recipes featuring our protein powders. Check...
04/07/19 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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How to Replace Sugar with Healthier Sugar Alternatives
Most of us know refined sugar isn’t exactly beneficial. It adds empty calories to your diet and has been linked to a host of health issues.1 But resisting sweet foods and beverages can be difficult. After all, sweets are delicious! Plus, added sugars have a way of sneaking into your diet from unexpected places. Just take a look around at nutritional labels and you’ll see. For example, some pasta sauces have as much 9 g of sugar per serving! So,...
08/20/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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30 Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar with mother is a fermented juice made from crushed apples. Apple cider vinegar is a popular ingredient in many detoxifying and cleansing recipes because it contains so many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Some nutrients in apple cider vinegar include acetic and folic acids, and minerals such as potassium, iron and magnesium. Apple cider vinegar also contains polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants. Apple cider vinegar is a classic home remedy. There are many home remedies and historical apple...
12/16/18 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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4 Tips for a Healthy Picnic
What better way to celebrate the return of sunny days than with a picnic? It’s a simple way to turn an ordinary day into something special, and a picnic is an ideal excuse to satisfy your craving for the great outdoors while spending time with friends, family or a good book. You don’t even need to wait for a day off! Pack a picnic and take your lunch break in the shade to get some fresh air. And while you’re...
12/31/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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8 Digestive Enzymes And Where to Find Them
There’s a saying that goes something like “the path to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” While that old cliché is geared more towards romance than physical health and wellness, there’s an element of truth hidden within. Deep truth, in fact, which is that the secret to wellness may very well lie in supporting digestive health. Ellen Cutler, DC, author of MicroMiracles: Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes, says that, “Even if you eat good food every day, if you...
12/27/23 • Swanson staff
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25 Detox Smoothies to Cleanse Your Body
Updated | 1/25/2021 Detoxifying is an important part of overall wellness. Cleansing your body will help it to maintain better digestive and immune health, boost energy, promote healthy hair and skin, and jump start your weight loss goals. There are various cleansing and detoxifying supplements on the market, but you can also drink to your health with tasty smoothie recipes or eat a detoxifying meal. Traditional detox smoothies consist of fruits and/or vegetables with ice and some form of liquid,...
03/23/16 • Jenna M.
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7 Healthy Ice Cream Hacks
Ice cream may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to eating healthy, but let’s be honest—sometimes you just crave a sweet, icy treat! And that’s okay because being your best self is about balance and moderation, not deprivation. There are plenty of ways you can up the nutritional value of your ice cream, either by making your own healthier version from scratch or adding nourishing mix-ins and toppings. So, enjoy some fun summer fitness activities,...
07/12/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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30 Mindblowing Paleo Recipes Using Coconut Oil
As someone who follows the paleo diet the vast majority of the time, coconut oil is a true staple in my pantry. It’s so incredibly versatile! I use it to sauté veggies, grease baking pans and have coconut oil for breakfast when I blend it in my morning coffee. You can use coconut oil in such a wide variety of recipes. Below, you will find recipes for coconut oil snacks, coconut oil candy, coconut oil desserts and more. And that’s...
10/17/14 • Chelsea S.
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7 Endless Summer Beauty Tips
Summer is finally in full swing and along with it came tons of fun outdoor activities that have us basking in the sunshine. But summer also brings some challenges when it comes to feeling and looking your best in the heat. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered with tips for glowing skin, hydrated locks and energy ’til after the sun goes down, plus summer beauty essentials and DIY tips you don’t want to miss! 1. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration We can’t say...
08/04/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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6 Simple Remedies to Improve Digestive Health
Digestive health challenges are not only uncomfortable, they’re also quite common in the United States. In fact, roughly 70 million Americans are affected by gut health discomfort each year.1 Despite this alarming average, you don’t have to be a statistic. We have advice from our experts and super simple home remedies that may help add some comfort and relief for overall digestive health so you can continue to enjoy your meals without paying for it later. Warm Water with Lemon...
10/31/21 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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How to Make Turmeric Paste
Seeing turmeric everywhere recently? It’s popping up in some surprising places–from turmeric lattes at our favorite coffee shops to turmeric cake recipes, turmeric yogurt, turmeric mocktails, and it’s even trending as an ingredient for face masks! It might seem like just a fad, but turmeric is one health trend that is here to stay, and it has actually been here all along. Turmeric has been used for over 4,000 years to nurture wellness, both inside and out.1 Ayurveda practitioners as...
12/31/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Immune Support for All Seasons
Learn how to support immune health in every season with nutrient-rich foods, hydration, healthy habits and key vitamins and minerals.
07/27/25 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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6 Surprising Beer Beauty Uses for Hair and Skin
The end of September is usually marked by cooler temperatures, fewer hours of daylight, brilliant yellow, orange and red leaf colors, and many harvest festivals toasting nature’s bounty from the summer growing months. Also, beer lovers often raise a glass (or two!) to celebrate harvesting hops, the dried, flowering part of the hop plant used in brewing beer, and their favorite brews during many Octoberfests and brewing festivals around the globe. Pilsners, ales, ambers, malts, lagers, saisons, stouts, wheat or...
12/31/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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What is Activated Charcoal?
Activated charcoal is like a magnet for toxins in your body. This purifying wonder has been used for more than 150 years to absorb unwanted substances in the body. In fact, its absorbent properties and potential uses were mentioned as early as the 1700s. The first scientific studies and usages appeared in the 1800s. Over the century that followed, activated charcoal’s potential was explored further, becoming more commonly used in the 1960s. Activated charcoal eventually became a cornerstone substance for...
12/11/22 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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Lips Teeth & Gums 7 Easy Ways to Keep Your Mouth Healthy
Straight teeth and a bright smile might be two of the first things you notice about a person, but there’s a lot more that goes into optimal oral health. From your lips to your gums to your teeth to your tongue, every component of your mouth must be included in your daily routine for oral health. Luckily, each step is surprisingly simple. Here are seven ways to take care of your oral health, plus a quick toothpaste guide, bonus tips...
01/04/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Spring Health Hacks
Every year as the season begins to change from winter to spring, the sunlight begins to grow and we get just a little more pep in our step looking forward to the warmth that's just around the bend. While we still have a few chilly days to go before we can stash away those sweaters, now is the perfect time to step up our health and wellness game so we can greet the months ahead happier and healthier than ever....
02/27/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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4 Delicious, Healthy Baked Donut Recipe Hacks
Yes, you read that right—healthy donuts! Sound too good to be true? No way. The key to staying healthy and happy isn’t depriving yourself of all the things you love. It’s about balance. You can make sure your nutritional needs are met and still enjoy delicious foods you love, especially when you have healthy recipes like these on hand that pack in both nutrition and flavor. Try these healthy donut recipe hacks to satisfy your sweet tooth, and maybe even...
06/10/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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18 Food Replacement Hacks that Make Healthy Eating Easy
Eating healthfully at every single meal can be a challenge, but simply replacing some of your usual pantry staples with healthier options can help in a really big way! When we’re hungry, we tend to reach for what’s on hand. And by keeping healthy food swaps around, we set ourselves up for nutritional success. That doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice flavor. Some of these healthy swaps are even more delicious and flavorful than what they’ve replaced! It also doesn’t...
07/16/25 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
