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April Duckworth

Plant-Based Educator & Recipe Developer
April Duckworth is an Instructor and Enrollment Specialist for the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. April teaches Plant-Based Nutrition and is also a graduate of the program. April holds a Master of Arts degree in Teaching as well as a Psychology degree. She co-founded a non-profit, which provides healthy plant-based meals to those in need.

April has been awarded on the college level for her critical thinking teaching skills, and has also created content for various independent projects, including to accompany the mission of the plant-based non-profit.

April, her husband, and their son, are all entirely plant-based. April attributes her healing and all that followed to the life she and her husband created together, and through adopting a fully plant-based lifestyle.
April Duckworth

Articles

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Warm Up with Sweet Potato Black Bean Soup

Cozy up with this soup as the days get a little shorter and evenings get cooler. This sweet potato and black bean soup is not only delicious, but provides healing Ayurvedic properties and boosts immun …

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Quiet Mornings and a Warm Oatmeal Breakfast

How do you begin your day? Yoga and meditation? A jog? Quiet? Stillness? Writing or journaling? Or none of the above?An ever-evolving practice is to be present. Starting the morning with a quiet refle …

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Halloween Treat: 5-Ingredient Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

October is here. Leaves are changing their hues to bright orange, red, and yellow. It’s a time that encourages coziness in the home, introspection as we move through the change of seasons, and a wonde …

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Holiday Recipes: Vegan, Gluten-Free Stuffing with Carrots, Fennel, and Apple

Stuffing seems to be synonymous with the holiday season. Over the years since we’ve become the hosts for holiday dinners with family, my husband and I have worked on a healthy vegan and gluten-free st …

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Holiday Recipes: Make This Lentil Loaf the Centerpiece of Your Next Gathering

Our lentil loaf recipe is one of our first choices as the weather cools and we usher in Autumn and Winter. We prepare this dish for gatherings with family and friends, special occasions, and to enjoy …

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Holiday Recipes: A Vegan, Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Pie the Whole Family Can Enjoy

Sweet potatoes are delicious, versatile, and align very well with the fall season. They are very soothing to the digestive system, especially when cooked with ginger. We include ginger in this recipe …

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Holiday Recipes: Add Sweetness to Your Life With Vegan, Gluten-Free Pecan Pie

As we planned our first annual Friendsgiving gathering since relocating to Kentucky, my husband and I discussed what our contributions would be with our friends. Planning is not only an essential part …

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Holiday Recipes: The Best Vegan Shepherd's Pie

Over the past few years, my husband and I have become the hosts for holiday gatherings. This is a bittersweet passing of the torch so to speak. I have many warm memories of my parents hosting, but it …

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Holiday Recipes: Vegan Waffles with Cranberry Chutney for Cozy Mornings

Breakfast is quite possibly my favorite meal of the day. I enjoy the calm and peacefulness of the early morning hours. It is a time of the day in which I enjoy writing, and feel creatively inspired. I …

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Creamy Tomato Minestrone Soup to Nourish Your Soul

Minestrone soup has always been one of my favorites. There is an abundance of vibrant vegetables in this soup, providing health and warmth as we start off this new year. Many of us set intentions or g …

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The Best Kid-Friendly Berry Mini Muffins

As parents of a toddler, we are often working and creating recipes that are both healthy and delicious for him to enjoy. We decided to give it a try with our take on mini-muffins, vegan and gluten-fre …

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Valentine’s Day Vegan Lasagna

My husband and I always opt for a cozy dinner at home to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We both really enjoy this holiday, but also strive to take time every day to celebrate love of all kinds. We plan ou …

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Valentine’s Day Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Looking for an easy and delicious dessert to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day? I am very happy to share this vegan chocolate mousse with you.My husband and I look forward to making this for special …

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Apple and Pear Salad with Creamy Cucumber Dressing

As we begin to approach the official start of spring, I am already thinking about salads and an abundance of fresh produce. As we officially welcome a new season this month, I find myself thinking mor …

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Lemon Cashew Pasta with Purple Sweet Potatoes and Asparagus

This pasta recipe was inspired by our son’s love of purple sweet potatoes. During the winter months, my husband prepared a pureed purple sweet potato soup, and our son really enjoyed it! After that, w …

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Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Soup

This is a brand new recipe in our home, and one that will certainly be added to our favorite’s list. Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C, this soup is not only healthy, but delicious. It of …

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Vegan Carrot and Potato Casserole

We have been feeling a suggestion of spring for a few weeks, and it finally feels as if it has arrived. We are embracing it by spending more time outside, taking time to truly smell the flowers and bl …

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Vegan Coconut Pineapple Rice

This recipe has become a staple in our home. We often have rice or quinoa as a base for our meals, and this recipe blends sweet pineapple and coconut milk with a hint of spice for a simple yet flavorf …

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Vegan Cherry Nice Cream

This sweet cherry dessert is a favorite in our home. We have been preparing this version of vegan ice cream made with frozen fruit, or “nice cream”, for several years now, and keep coming back to it. …

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Mind-body Health

Four Tips for a Healthy Start to Your Day

For many of us, it’s easy for each day to fly by in a blur of work and family responsibilities.A morning routine can be incredibly beneficial in helping us to find a little peace, promote our health a …

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Creamy Vegan Cucumber Dill Soup

As we begin to enjoy warmer, longer days in the northern hemisphere, we are also entering the season of fresh produce in abundance. One of my favorites since childhood is cucumber. As I sat down to pl …

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Vegan Blueberry Cantaloupe Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing

As we are outside more during these warmer days, taking walks and enjoying all of the blooms and vibrant colors, we also feel excited for so many fresh and seasonal produce options. Cantaloupe will al …

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Four Tips for Hosting Outdoors and a Recipe for Vegan Crispy Potato Salad

It is officially summer! The season of extended daylight, warmth, and more time outdoors. One of my favorite things to do is gather outdoors with family and friends. I love to eat outside among nature …

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Easy Vegan Tortilla Pizza

One of our favorite go-to dinners is pizza. My family and I love this quick, easy, and nutritious tortilla pizza recipe with sweet potatoes, sprouts, and avocado for a simple yet delicious weeknight m …

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