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Green Salad with Beets, Oranges, and Avocado

Ingredients4 cups leafy greens3 small oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced1 large carrot, peeled and julienned1 small beet, peeled and julienned1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese1/4 cup toasted pepitas1/3 cup white balsamic vinaigrette InstructionsAdd greens, oranges, avocado, carrot, beet, pepitas, and cheese together in a large bowl. Drizzle evenly with the vinaigrette, and toss until the salad is combined … Continue reading Green Salad with Beets, Oranges, and Avocado

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Chocolate Malt Superfood Smoothie

Ingredients:2 frozen bananas1 1/2 tablespoons maca root powder1 tablespoon raw cacao powder or 2 tablespoons cocoa powder1 date, pitted1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract2-4 tablespoons waterOptional: cacoa nibs (for topping) InstructionsAdd the frozen bananas, maca powder, cacao powder, date, and vanilla extract to a food processor.Begin processing and add in 1 tablespoon of water at a time to get everything moving. You want to keep the … Continue reading Chocolate Malt Superfood Smoothie

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Food and Mood

There’s evidence that disruption to the gut’s natural biome can have a real impact on the body and brain. Certain foods have a significant impact on gut bacteria, and avoiding things that are high in additives and preservatives can help protect against your gut’s usual function. Gut-friendly food choices include:• Whole foods• Fresh fruits and vegetables (in a range of colors)• Frozen fruits• Higher fiber … Continue reading Food and Mood

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Former NFL Player Paying It Back to Youth Athletes in Thomasville

Danny Copeland is a shining example of a local, small-town boy doing well and giving it back. The Meigs native and Thomasville resident began playing youth football much later than most of his friends. “I didn’t begin playing football until middle school,” Copeland said. Even so, he said he knew he always wanted to play football at the highest level, and he did just that. … Continue reading Former NFL Player Paying It Back to Youth Athletes in Thomasville

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Not All Heroes Wear Capes

On March 11, the World Health Organization announced that the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, was officially characterized as a pandemic. The United States, as well as many countries around the world, continued to see a rise in the rate of infections, resulting in President Donald Trump issuing a national emergency. Formally declaring an emergency opens doors to help curb the current crisis. Specifically, Trump declared … Continue reading Not All Heroes Wear Capes

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