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  • bowl of cooked quinoa, topped with raspberries and blueberries
    Recipes

    Recipe for Morning Quinoa and Fruit

    Quinoa has become such a salad and side dish staple that we forget the role of this ancient whole grain as a morning meal.

  • Three muffins with banana and pineapple chunk garnishes
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    Recipe for Yummy Banana-Walnut Muffins

    These wonderful whole grain muffins are moist and tender, made with heart-healthy nuts and no refined fats—what more could you ask for?

  • Bowl filled with soup containing barley, rice, potatoes, lima beans and carrots
    Recipes

    Recipe for Vegetable Barley and Brown Rice Soup

    This vegetable soup combines the splendidly chewy, brown rice–like taste of barley with tomatoes, carrots, lima beans (another sadly misjudged food), celery, and peas for a garden of tastes and...

  • A joyful couple takes a ride on a scooter.
    Health Care

    Avoid Back Pain on Your Road Trip

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    Back pain can get in the way of a fun family trip. These tips and tricks can help you stay comfortable and present while you make memories that’ll last a lifetime.

  • A woman doing physical therapy.
    Exercise and Wellness

    Four Easy Exercises to Strengthen Your Spine

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    Simple, no-impact exercises can help minimize back pain by strengthening your spine, increasing flexibility and reducing the chance of re-injury.

  • A father and son cook a healthy plant-based meal.
    Health Care

    Four Spine-Healthy Habits to Add to Your Everyday

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    Better your body, mind and spirit with spine-friendly activities that can easily be incorporated into your daily routine.

  • a bowl of creamy pumpkin soup, surrounded by herbs, spices, bread and chunks of pumpkin
    Recipes

    Recipe for Moroccan Spiced Pumpkin Soup

    Cinnamon, allspice, coriander, pepper. The exotic flavors of Morocco, so highly prized that they have been used as currency and impelled Europe’s exploration of the entire world.

  • cooked cauliflower mixed with wilted spinach and onions, with lemon on the side
    Recipes

    Recipe for No Fuss Cauliflower and Spinach Sauté

    Cauliflower is a much-neglected vegetable, but this quick hit of vital nutrition (the health benefits of brassicas like cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli are well documented) makes a simple side dish...

  • Broccoli, edamame, and shredded carrots, surrounded by orange slices and garlic
    Recipes

    Recipe for Quick Broccoli and Edamame Side Dish with Sweet and Savory Dressing

    Every ingredient in this recipe shouts out its health benefits. The fact that it tastes good—and can be done in 11 minutes—is a bonus.