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Raw Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to decide what to make for the rest of your holiday gatherings.  Here is contributor McKel Hill, MS, RD, LDN with a healthy twist on pumpkin pie!   Hi everyone, McKel here again! I’m glad to hear so many of you enjoyed the previous recipe I shared here on InspiredRD, which was the Baked Eggs with Garlic Kale and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Today I’d love to share…

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Pumpkin Hummus & Mini Apple Crisp

Is it possible to enjoy all the holiday season has to offer AND stay healthy at the same time? Absolutely! Find out more about my healthy holiday strategies and grab the recipes for this easy Pumpkin Hummus and mouthwatering Mini Apple Crisp on the Van’s Natural Foods Blog.  You can find both recipes HERE!

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Apple Pie Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Did you carve Halloween pumpkins this year?  I couldn’t wait to dig into ours so I could start roasting the seeds. As usual, Leila stuck her hand right in the goop while Joe was a bit hesitant. We had fun scooping out the guts, and the kids did a great job separating out the seeds. I usually do a sweet and spicy blend with roasted seeds, but I wanted to…

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5 Crockpot Chili Recipes

I’m pretty sure everyone in Phoenix made chili for dinner last night. We had a refreshing cold front blow through and my Instagram feed filled up with friends sporting scarves and proclaiming anything under 70 degrees to be chili weather. I’ve been using my crockpot almost every day lately because it makes my life a million times easier, so I set off in search of some healthy crockpot chili recipes.…

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23 Nut-Free Snack Ideas for School

With Joe back in school, I went into full preparation mode a few weeks ago, stocking up on healthy snacks to pack each day.  Because he doesn’t have lunch at school (just a short snack time), I want to get something filling in his tummy.  After a Costco run and a visit to Sprouts, we were all set. But I forgot one important thing: most classrooms are now peanut and…

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Penne Pasta with Grilled Eggplant and Zucchini

Joe starts first grade tomorrow. At 7:20. A.M. Have I mentioned I’m not a morning person?  Summer for us consists of baseball games and midnight bed times.  The transition isn’t going to be easy.  Knowing the lazy days of summer were coming to an end sent me on a grocery shopping spree, stocking up on healthy food, snack food, and pantry staples.  I even made a meal-plan Pinterest board to…

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Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

I love this recipe for Avocado Grapefruit salad. So fresh and simple!

I’m back!  Well, sort of.  I’m kind of enjoying the lazy, crazy days of summer that leave us looking happily spent at the end of the day.  We’ve been doing lots of swimming, fort building, game playing, and reading.  Dinners with friends, art classes, playdates and simple meals. I had my friend Amy over one day, and as our kids ran screaming around the house, we shared good conversation over…

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