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Should You Avoid Food Colors & Dyes and Natural Food Coloring Recipes

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Should You Avoid Food Colors & Dyes and Natural Food Coloring Recipes

Despite the growing trend of healthier and safer food products being introduced into the marketplace, you might be surprised to learn that the consumption of artificial food colors & dyes, has been increasing over the years. Read this blog to find out if you should avoid food colors and dyes. Plus stick to the end for some bonus recipes for natural food coloring.

Food colors and dyes have been around since the mid-1800s and were originally created from coal tar – today, they are typically made from petroleum. (yum!)

Many food manufacturers choose to use artificial dyes vs. natural ones because they create more radiant hues, whereas natural food colors tend to create more of a pastel look.

Keep reading to find out what you need to know about food colors and dyes.

How to Make a Soup With Leftovers and The Ingredients That Will Give It A Flavor Boost

How to Make a Soup With Leftovers and The Ingredients That Will Give It A Flavor Boost

It’s time for your weekly grocery trip, but you still have a few veggies hanging around that you don’t want to throw out. What can you do with them?

Nobody likes to waste unused groceries. Before throwing out those tomatoes (or whatever you have available), the next time you’re cleaning out your fridge, make a delicious, hearty soup with your leftover groceries.

Here are the steps to make a perfect soup with your leftovers every time, so no more food goes to waste.

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The Health Benefits of Gratitude and How to Practice It Daily

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The Health Benefits of Gratitude and How to Practice It Daily

Gratitude fuels happiness! If we can be grateful, we can see the joy in life, even if it's just the little things.

Practicing gratitude not only improves our spiritual and mental well-being but also improves our overall health.

Here are some health benefits of gratitude and tips on how to practice it daily.

Natural (and Delicious!) Ways to Boost Your Immunity During Cold and Flu Season

Natural (and Delicious!) Ways to Boost Your Immunity During Cold and Flu Season

Tired of cringing in fear every winter when a chorus of sneezes and coughs echo all around you everywhere you go?

If you want to avoid getting sick, the best step you can take is to prevent it by boosting your immunity. Making a few tweaks all season long will help to keep you from becoming part of that chorus of sneezes and coughs and give you the energy to feel healthy and strong. It's as simple as knowing what to put on your plate.

Here are 6 natural foods to help boost your immunity.