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1. Quinoa and Black Bean Veggie Burgers

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Who doesn’t love a veggie burger? These burgers will stay fresh in the fridge for a week, making them a perfect lunch snack. View the full recipe here.

2. Quinoa Greek Yogurt Pancakes

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That’s right, you can use quinoa to make pancakes. Awesome, right? It makes them really fluffy as well. View the full recipe here.

3. Quinoa Egg Fried Rice

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All the great flavours of your favourite Chinese recipe, just fluffier, softer and much more healthier! View the full recipe here.

4. 5-Ingredient Quinoa Pizza

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That’s right, even pizza can be healthy. This pizza base recipe is completely vegan friendly and perfect for anyone with a gluten allergy. View the full recipe here.

5. Honey-Lime Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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These are just delicious – enough said. View the full recipe here.

6. Berry Banana Quinoa and Steel Cut Oats Breakfast Bake

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This looks like it’s going to be a seriously unhealthy treat, however, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the fact that it contains only 160 calories per serving (amazing!). It’s also really high in protein. View the full recipe here.

7. Caprese Quinoa Bake

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Tomatoes, basil, quinoa and mozzarella all baked together in one flavour-filled pan. Delicious. View the full recipe here.

8. Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

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You’ll struggle to find a better start to the day than these beautiful-looking quinoa breakfast bowls. View the full recipe here.

9. Coconut Red Quinoa Muffins with Sour Cherries & Pecans

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Another great breakfast meal or just a quick snack that’s not going to fill you full of fat. View the full recipe here.

10. Quinoa Burger with Chickpea Buns

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Another great gluten-free recipe that’s also incredibly healthy and perfect for when you’ve got friends over. I think the chick pea buns are a particularly cool idea. View the full recipe here.

11. Quinoa Veggie Paella

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This recipe in itself really shows how versatile quinoa is as an ingredient. Using it instead of carnaroli/arborio rice will dramatically lower the carb intake of the meal and it still tastes great. View the full recipe here.

12. Carrot Soup with Feta and Quinoa

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Quinoa is also a fantastic ingredient to use within soup to give more body to the dish and ultimately, fill you up more. View the full recipe here.

13. Quinoa-Stuffed Zucchini Lasagne Rolls

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Lasagne is traditionally a very carbohydrate-rich comfort food, but within this recipe that’s all changed. Stuff with fresh quinoa and ricotta, these zucchini lasagne rolls taste great and you won’t feel guilty about stuffing your face with them. View the full recipe here.

30 Free Workout Videos To Help You Get In Shape

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:44:57 +0000

You don’t need to work out for hours: These workouts are all 30 minutes or less. And you can do them pretty much anywhere, anytime (as long as you have an internet connection).

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Friendly and cautionary note: Not everyone is going to be able to do all of these workouts, and some people won’t be able to do any of them. And what’s hard for one person might be easy for another — it all depends on your individual level of fitness. Before you begin any new exercise regimen, you should talk to your doctor about what’s safe and right for you. And if you feel faint or dizzy or pain during the course of any of these workouts, stop immediately and seek medical attention.

5- to 10-Minute Workouts

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1. Tone All Over Workout (Women’s Health)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=510N5LS5QEE.

Length: 5 minutes
Equipment needed: Two pairs of dumbbells — one heavy, one lighter (in case you need it)
The gist: High-intensity circuit training (HICT) workout. You’ll do five exercises in five minutes. For each move, do as many reps as you can for 50 seconds, rest for 10 seconds, and move on to the next move. You can stop working out after one circuit if you need to, but for best results repeat the whole circuit three or four times in a row.
FYI: Includes some lateral movement, lunges, hops

2. 5-Minute Fat-Blasting Workout (Shaun T for Dr. Oz)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=-kQpTMkQo3Y.

Length: 5 minutes
Equipment needed: None
The gist: HICT workout. Very intense! Constant movement.
FYI: Includes running in place, hops, lateral movement, squats

3. 5-Minute 5-Move Leg and Butt Routine (Women’s Health)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dLAbzfktV5E.

Length: 5 minutes
Equipment needed: Two pairs of dumbbells, one heavier, one lighter if you need it
The gist: HICT workout — five moves in five minutes, 50 seconds per move, 10 seconds rest. Repeat the whole circuit a few times for best results.
FYI: Includes some lateral movement, squats, lunges

4. The Scientific 7-Minute Workout

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ECxYJcnvyMw.

Length: 7 minutes
Equipment needed: None
The gist: HICT workout. 30 seconds on, 10 seconds rest, 12 moves total. Repeat the whole circuit a few times in a row for best results.
FYI: Includes jumping, squats, running in place

5. Spinal Cord Injury Aerobic Workout: Paraplegia

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=-1y3oly6V4Y.

Length: 7 minutes and 45 seconds
Equipment needed: None
The gist: A series of upper-body exercises performed back to back.
FYI: This workout was created by the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD).

From the YouTube video page: NCPAD presents “Exercise Program for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries: Paraplegia”. This video is funded by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center and developed in conjunction with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability.

6. 8-Minute Boot Camp Workout from XHIT Daily

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=H_iRrXqfp5Q.

Length: About 7 minutes
Equipment needed: None
The gist: HICT workout. Six moves, 30 seconds each, and then repeat. For better results, repeat the whole thing at least one more time.
FYI: Includes squats, kicks, running in place

7. 8-Minute Full-Body Tabata Workout (Class FitSugar)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=T1JutfnQ-Lg.

Length: 8 minutes
Equipment needed: None
The gist: Tabata workout. Alternate between two moves, 20 seconds on, 10 seconds rest, 8 rounds total. Then repeat the circuit again with two different moves.
FYI: Includes jumps, squats, lunges

8. Spinal Cord Injury Aerobic Workout: Tetraplegia

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=1CdwOe-5OaA.

Length: 9 minutes 20 seconds
Equipment needed: None
The gist: A series of upper-body movements performed back to back.
FYI: This is another video from the NCPAD, made for people with spinal cord injuries resulting in tetraplegia.

10- to 20-Minute Workouts

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9. 10-Minute No-Equipment Fat-Burning Circuit from Turbulence Training

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=jgdUCI07fkE.

Length: 10 minutes
Equipment needed: None
The gist: High-intensity bodyweight workout. Five exercises total. For each exercise, you do four rounds of 20 seconds on, 10 seconds rest. Then you move on to the next move.
FYI: Includes running in place, lunges, burpees, jumping

10. 10-Minute No-Equipment Home Workout, Full-Body Exercise (Class FitSugar)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=I6t0quh8Ick.

Length: 10 minutes
Equipment needed: None
The gist: 10 moves, back to back, in 10 minutes — no rest.
FYI: Includes lunges, burpees

11. Intense Ab Workout (POP Pilates)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=od0j4aNDGKM.

Length: 10 minutes
Equipment needed: Yoga mat
The gist: Abs-focused pilates routine. Great to add to the end of another, longer workout.
FYI: LOTS of crunches and crunch-like things, y’all

12. Afrobeat Werrrkout! With Scola Dondo

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=-zG-5tv0PAU.

Length: Roughly 13 minutes
Equipment needed: None
The gist: Cardio dance workout, with some bodyweight exercises to warm up.
FYI: Lots and LOTS of jumping, dancing, some burpees, squats

13. Yoga Shape Up: Detoxifying Workout (Wai Lana for BeFiT)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=NrRJ1WJwpNo.

Length: 14 minutes
Equipment needed: None
The gist: A very gentle routine to help you relax and unwind.
FYI: Includes some twists

14. BabyFit’s Lower Body Workout for Pregnancy (SparkPeople)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=cgOnFANpAng.

Length: 14 minutes
Equipment needed: None, although you might want a chair for balance (and you can add dumbbells if you are up for it, to make it harder)
The gist: Short lower-body strength and stretching routine, designed by certified prenatal fitness specialists
FYI: Includes some squats. Before you do this workout (or any workout) during pregnancy, talk to your doctor about what’s safe for you.

15. Level 1 Beginners Workout (Chris Powell)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=8hV_4qKFV6E.

Length: 15 minutes
Equipment needed: None
The gist: Total-body bodyweight moves performed one after another, no rest between moves. Good for fitness beginners.
FYI: Includes jumping, lunges, some lateral movement

16. 15-Minute Insanity Cardio Workout Exercises (HASfit)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=uzOe2ImO1rk.

Length: 15 minutes
Equipment needed: Light dumbbells
The gist: High-intensity cardio moves performed back to back with no rest between moves. Best for people with intermediate to advanced fitness levels.
FYI: Includes some lateral movement, jumps, high knees, mountain climbers

17. 15-Minute Total Body HIIT Workout (FitnessBlender)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CamSXRh01EI.

Length: 15 minutes (not including your warmup)
Equipment needed: None
The gist: High-intensity interval training (HIIT). This is very intense. You have four pairs of exercises. For each move, you do 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, and alternate from one move to the next in each group. Do 3 sets per group, then move on to the next group. The last round of exercises will be a burnout round.
FYI: Includes jumps, squats, clapping push-ups, jumping lunges, burpees

18. Spring Break Abs & Core Workout (Mike Chang for BeFiT)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=6n25mT7zDJU.

Length: 15 minutes
Equipment needed: A small towel
The gist: Core and lower-back workout moves, back to back with no rest
FYI: Includes some hops, lateral movement

19. 15-Minute Bodyweight Burn (David Jack for EVEN Hotels)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=mIE9MLKCvQQ.

Length: 15 minutes
Equipment needed: Workout mat
The gist: Starts with stretches, progresses to bodyweight strength moves (40 seconds on, 20 seconds rest).
FYI: Includes squats, split squats

20. The Total Mobility Workout (Sonima)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=3-89-dJGGFU.

Length: 18 minutes
Equipment needed: A bench or sturdy chair
The gist: This workout was designed by Pete Egoscue, an alignment and movement expert, and it’s good for people who are trying to improve their mobility and posture. Good for beginners.
FYI: Includes running in place, squats

20- to 30-Minute Workouts

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21. Strengthen Your Core (Yoga Journal To Go)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=nEnp8sgi4F0.

Length: 20 minutes
Equipment needed: Two blocks
The gist: Yoga sequence to help you build core strength and awareness.
FYI: Includes a back bend (flip the dog pose)

22. Shaun T 20-Minute Workout

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=f3k5f0AE6Qk.

Length: Roughly 20 minutes
Equipment needed: None
The gist: High-intensity circuit workout. Series of four-minute circuits. Each circuit has four moves; do each move for 15 seconds, no rest between moves, four rounds total. Very intense, but modifiable. There’s also a break in the middle.
FYI: Includes running in place, jumps, burpees, lateral movement, squats, mountain climbers, high knees

23. Denise Austin’s Prenatal Cardio Workout for a Fit & Firm Pregnancy (BeFiT)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=pH6IrhTjdR0.

Length: 20 minutes
Equipment needed: None
The gist: Low-impact cardio workout for pregnant women.
FYI: Includes some lateral movement, marching in place. Before you work out during your pregnancy, definitely talk to your doctor about what is safe for you.

24. Gentle Heart Pump Yoga Flow (HangTightwMarC)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=24w39-JkqwM.

Length: 20 minutes
Equipment needed: None
The gist: A 20-minute yoga flow routine.

25. Holly Perkins 360 Fit Tone (Exercise TV)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=9WDxF3PSC8o.

Length: About 20 minutes
Equipment needed: One pair of dumbbells
The gist: Total-body strengthening routine, good for people with beginner or intermediate fitness levels.
FYI: Includes running in place, lunges, lateral movement, squats

26. Shaun T Shoulders, Biceps, and Triceps Workout

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ab8oIJYGwIE.

Length: Roughly 24 minutes
Equipment needed: Two sets of dumbbells, one heavy, one lighter (find the weight that works for you — Shaun T says that it should be heavy enough that by rep 7, you’re “feeling it.”)
The gist: Strength-training circuits focused on your upper body
FYI: Includes push-ups, boxing, some lateral movement, lots of dumbbell moves

27. Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred: Level 1

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=1Pc-NizMgg8.

Length: 27 minutes
Equipment needed: Dumbbells
The gist: This is a beginner workout with both strength-training moves and cardio. The video offers modifications to make moves harder and easier.
FYI: Includes some jumps, push-ups, squats, lunges, and lateral movement

28. 30-Minute Total Body Strength and Conditioning Workout (Jen Widerstrom and David Jack for EVEN Hotels)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=AG8d9fFdRJ0.

Length: 30 minutes
Equipment needed: None
The gist: Total-body strength and conditioning workout. Part 1: Back-to-back exercises for 50 seconds each, with little transition. Part 2: Ladder strength circuit. Part 3: 8 strength and conditioning exercises, 30 seconds on, 20 seconds rest. Part 4: Stretches.
FYI: Includes lunges, hops, lateral movement, squats, burpees, running in place

29. The Ultimate 30-Minute Cardio Pilates Workout (Class FitSugar)

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=LrB4CjpC-F8.

Length: 30 minutes
Equipment needed: Two pairs of dumbbells
The gist: 30-minute workout that includes pilates, strength training, and cardio.
FYI: Includes jumps, squats, lunges, running in place, lateral movement

30. Beachbody Live! Workout With Debbie Siebers

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=o5ZiXC6CjkI.

Length: About 33 minutes
Equipment needed: None
The gist: Warm-up includes yoga poses and flows; workout includes mostly plank work.
FYI: Includes squats, mountain climbers

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14 Superstar Athletes You Didn’t Know Are Vegetarian

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:33:07 +0000

1. Ricky Williams

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This former Miami Dolphins running back is a Heisman Trophy-winner who left the game to open a restaurant (with lots of veggie options) in 2011. He even hosted PETA’s faux-chicken-wing competition, to find the best tasting non-meat option.

2. Prince Fielder

Prior to his 2008 season, this first baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers became a vegetarian after reading ‘Skinny Bitch’ (by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin), given to him by his wife.

3. Carl Lewis

This famed track star uttered the unforgettable words: “My best year of track competition was the first year I ate a vegan diet.” He was also dubbed “Olympian of the Century” by Sports Illustrated.

4. Tony Gonzalez

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This six-time Pro Bowl veteran of the Atlanta Falcons fuels his football physique with veggies and non-meat treats. He even posed along side his wife, October, in a revealing shoot for PETA’s “I’d rather go naked” campaign.

5. Mike Tyson

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Because of his cameo in ‘The Hangover’, audiences know of pro-boxer Mike Tyson’s affection for furry creatures, namely—tigers. But what they might not know is Tyson, one of the most feared names in Boxing, has a huge heart for all animals, and eats a strict vegan diet.

6. Joe Namath

Notorious playboy and New York Jets player Joe Namath adapted a veggie lifestyle, saying, “I have been a vegetarian for a few years. Fred Dryer of the Rams has been one for ten years. It shows you don’t need meat to play football.”

7. Tony La Russa

Tony La Russa is a five-time Manager of the Year, and conscious about what he puts on his plate. It started in 1977, when his wife watched a documentary on how veal was made. First the couple cut out veal, then red meat, then everything else with a face. The former Cardinals player started his own animal foundation, appropriately called The Animal Rescue Foundation, which rescues and finds homes for abandoned animals.

8. Robert Parish

Basketball Hall-of-Famer Robert Parish is one of the “50 Greatest Players in NBA History,” and also a lover of four-legged creatures. The former Boston Celtics center fuels his seven-foot-frame with nothing but non-meat nourishment.

9. Dave Scott

This Ironman Word Championship record holder rose to his many victories while eating his veggies and avoiding meat. Scott hung up his running shoes, swim suit and bicycle, only to come out of retirement at age 40 and compete again. Who says vegetarians don’t get enough protein?

10. Billie Jean King

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Not only is she a compassionate non-meat eater, but this tennis pro is a powerhouse against sexism in the athletic arena. King won 12 Grand Slam titles and 16 doubles titles, and she infamously beat Wimbeldon champion Bobby Riggs in a Battle of the Sexes match.

11. Hank Aaron

Before Barry Bonds, this vegetarian was the all-time home run champion, but some still regard him as the true record holder (because of Bonds’ ties to steroids).

12. Desmond Howard

Desmond Howard is a former Heisman Trophy-winner and a Superbowl MVP for the Green Bay Packers, thanks in part, to a diet of greens.

13. Jake Shields

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This mixed martial artist’s campaign for PETA pretty much says it all: “I’m living proof that you can run further, train harder, and pack a meaner punch without eating animals.”

14. Rich Roll

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In an article he wrote for the Huffington Post, Roll stated, “Vegetarian men live, on average, 9.5 years longer than their meat-eating counterparts.Vegetarian women live 6.1 years longer. And, fellas, vegan men are less likely to suffer from impotence…” You heard it here, veggies are sexy!

29 Delicious Whole Wheat Pasta Dishes

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:29:22 +0000

1. Whole Wheat Rigatoni with Roasted Vegetables

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2. Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Sausage and Peppers

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3. Whole-Wheat Pasta with Pumpkin-Seed and Spinach Pesto

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4. Whole-Wheat Linguine and Braised Mushrooms

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5. Chorizo and Kale Pasta Bowl

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6. Whole Wheat Orecchiette with Bitter Greens and Radishes

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7. Whole Wheat Lasagna Roll Ups

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8. Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts Pasta with Hazelnuts

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9. Linguine with Shrimp, Olives, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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10. Whole Wheat Orzo with Grilled Pears & Humboldt Fog Cheese

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11. Multi-Grain Pasta with Sicilian Salsa Verde, Cabbage, and Haricots Verts

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12. Cauliflower Pasta with Pecorino, Grated Egg, and Pine Nuts

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13. Kale and Sun-Dried Tomato Whole Wheat Spaghetti

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14. Zucchini and Lemon Spaghetti

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15. Mushroom Bolognese

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16. Crispy Prosciutto, Fresh Pea, and Mozzarella Pasta

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17. Skinny Veggie Pasta with Basil and Spinach Pesto

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18. Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables and Turkey

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19. Whole Wheat Linguine With Asparagus And Lemon

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20. Autumn Pasta

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21. Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pasta

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22. Whole-Wheat Penne with Sausage, Chard, and Artichoke Hearts

23. Whole Wheat Angel Hair with Garlic, Anchovy, and Olives

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24. Whole-Wheat Orzo Salad with Broccoli-Pine Nut Pesto

25. Creamy Caprese Pasta

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26. Taco Pasta

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27. Whole Wheat Mac N Cheese

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28. Whole Wheat Pasta with Edamame, Arugula, and Herbs

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29. Whole Wheat Penne Pasta With Clams

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