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Spicy Macadamia Walnut Dip: A Heart-Healthy Sauce with a Kick

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It’s raw; it’s real; it’s from the heart—my heart. People often ask me where I find the drive to do what I do—why I’m so relentless in creating health programs and recipes that get real results. The answer goes back to my 35th birthday, a day that changed everything for…

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