By Sasha Houseman of Paleo Superfood Synergy

Studies have shown that consuming vitamin C supplements does not provide the same protective benefits as drinking a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice. While the multitude of health benefits of vitamin C has been associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes including heart disease, stroke and cancer. Carrots as well have been shown to have small but significant effects on colon cancer while beets are currently being studied for their effects on colon, stomach, nerve, lung, breast, prostate and testicular cancers. Beets are also a significant source of folate, which is critical during pregnancy, and magnesium, which is severely deficient in the typical Western diet.

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By Nelson & Liz of Photos and Food

By Ashley Reeves of Ashley’s Fresh Fix

Now that school is starting up and the summer nights are quickly ending we are gearing up for a fun fall at our house! Our family has many fall traditions but one of our favorite’s is spending time together in the kitchen cooking. Trying new recipes is a must, and I personally like to add a little healthy kick to any recipe we try out.

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By Celeste Noland of Life After Wheat

Whip up these flavor-packed and tender biscuits in your blender in minutes! If you’ve been to Red Lobster, you’ve surely tasted their famous Cheddar Bay biscuits and now you can make them at home with a few simple ingredients.

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By Kim Lee of Kim’s Cravings

You know what they say, an apple-a-day! Well, this Apple Pie Protein Smoothie might just be my favorite way to follow the doctor’s orders.

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By Michelle Smith of the Whole Smiths

Is there anything nicer than waking up to a warm muffin on a cool morning? Well besides the smell wafting through the house as it bakes? I think not.

I don’t do a lot of baking in the summer time for obvious reasons, but come fall I love the process of baking. And did I mention the yummy smells it leaves behind in it’s wake?

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Early autumn is a wonderful time to harvest easy-to-grow vegetables from your garden like peppers, squash, carrots, and cauliflower. If you don’t have your own garden or it’s not the right season, the budget-friendly ingredients in this soup are easily found in most supermarkets everywhere.

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Crunchy rich buttery pecans and creamy chocolate, but good for you? With a plant-based diet, you can enjoy decedent desserts with all of the flavor but none of the guilt! Your Blendtec makes creating raw vegan desserts a breeze.

Enjoy!

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Cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving dinner staple. Have you ever made it yourself? Kristina from Fully Raw shared her recipe with us and it’s so easy to make! This raw recipe lets you take control of what you and your loved ones are eating. Forget the can this year and click on the recipe card below to print or save to your collection.

Fully Raw & Vegan Cranberry Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup of fresh cranberries (red as possible)
• 1 cup of freshly pitted dates
• 1 honeycrisp or fuji apple, cored and quartered
• 1-2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 sprig herb of choice like rosemary or basil
• 1 handful of dried raisins to sweeten, optional

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all ingredients to WildSide+ or FourSide jar in order listed and secure lid.
2. Blend on “Batters” or on a Medium speed for 30 seconds. If too chunky, Pulse until desired texture is reached.
3. Store in refrigerator overnight.

Sometimes we’re so busy with the turkey and pies that we forget about the salad dressing. Instead of heading to the store, make your own balsamic vinaigrette. It’s a cinch to combine these ingredients in your Blendtec blender and keeps out chemicals and preservatives – that’s something everyone can get behind!

Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, quartered
• 1 small squirt of dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp honey, optional
• salt, pepper and basil to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all ingredients to a Twister, Mini WildSide or FourSide jar and secure lid.
2. Blend on “Batters” cycle or a Medium speed for 30 seconds.

Meet the Blogger

This week we caught up with Wellness Mama who was happy to share her delicious recipe for balsamic vinaigrette dressing. We were also able to sit down and learn a little bit more about what some of her Thanksgiving traditions are, and her love of food.

Katie, the “Wellness Mama” is a wife and mom of six, as well as an award-winning blogger, author, podcaster and real food crusader. Her mission with WellnessMama.com is to provide simple answers for healthier families through practical tips, real food recipes, natural beauty and cleaning tutorials, natural remedies and more.