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An interview with Yvonne Maffei: Food Writer & Culinary Educator in the Muslim Community

July 9, 2015
Author: As a mother of three young children and a public health practitioner, I was drawn to the Yvonne Maffei’s blog: “ My Halal Kitchen ”. In amongst her recipes are insights on developing wholesome and healthy family eating traditions. She publishes sumptuous recipes, full of fruits and...
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Have you tasted Ugly? It's the New Black and We Hope It Stays! #FoodFri

July 9, 2015
Have you heard? Ugly is the new black! Ugly fruit and vegetables that is. They're tasty, nutritious and oftentimes much cheaper than other produce. But best of all, eating cosmetically imperfect, wonky, or "ugly" fruit and veggies can help end waste, which is at an all time high. Although there are...
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Fasting, Socializing and Solitude

July 9, 2015
I can say, with an overwhelming amount of certainty that every observant Muslim working, living and socializing in spaces not exclusively Muslim centered has engaged in some variation of the “fasting isn’t that bad” talk. I had one a few days before the start of Ramadan. By the time the...
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A Guide to a Healthy Ramadan

July 9, 2015
As we enter the last days of Ramadan, many of us boost our spiritual practice to reap the immense rewards promised during these blessed days. We have gotten into a routine of waking up for suhur (pre-dawn meal), being vigilant in our daily ibadah (religious practice), breaking fast with our family...
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Join us for a Healthy Ramadan Tweetchat! #GFFRamadan

July 7, 2015
Author's Note: Although this chat ended you can click to read the July 8, 2015 #FoodFri STORIFY - a curated list of said chat's tweets compiled into a story format, to learn more about the topic, review chat resources and engage with chat panelist(s) and participants . Ramadan is a holy month of...
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Healthier Communities State by State!

July 6, 2015
There are a number of interesting state bills cropping up across the country that MomsRising members who care about creating healthier communities should take note of. In New York , Assembly Bill 2320b is taking aim at sugar-sweetened beverages which will help consumers make healthier choices for...
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Connecticut can lead the nation.

July 2, 2015
The numbers are shocking. Did you know the average 8-year old is drinking 64 ounces a week in sugary drinks that will—over the years—lead to diabetes, obesity, and heart disease? We need to do everything we can to reduce the amount of soda kids drink. Join us in calling on Governor Malloy to...
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What do we do after antibiotics?

July 1, 2015
Science Writer Maryn McKenna gave an excellent TedTalk about the looming antibiotics crisis, how we got here and what comes next. This is what I learned.
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Healthy Dinner: Salmon and Black Bean Cakes Recipe

July 1, 2015
My life can sometimes feel too hectic for cooking, but I really value eating healthy. That’s why I love these easy salmon and black bean cakes for dinner. For reference, I started with this recipe but ended up creating my own variation! Salmon is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids which are...
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Looking for a Healthy 4th of July Recipe? Join #FoodFri!

July 1, 2015
Author's Note: Although this chat ended you can click to read the July 3, 2015 #FoodFri STORIFY - a curated list of said chat's tweets compiled into a story format, to learn more about the topic, review chat resources and engage with chat panelist(s) and participants . Happy 4th of July! This week...
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