Vegetarian and vegan eating patterns are an excellent approach to improving energy, balancing mood, managing weight, and preventing illness. Although a vegan diet may not be the best for everyone, there are countless benefits to limiting our intake of animal products — for our bodies, the environment, and animal welfare. A lot of good canContinueContinue reading “Plant-Based Diets: Nutrition Concerns”
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Listen to your body clock
The body moves to the beat of a circadian rhythm. A circadian rhythm is a roughly 24-hour clock of physiological processes influenced by nature, like sunlight, darkness, and air temperature. Nature’s cues are reinforced by our habits – sleep patterns, timing of meals, physical activity. Keeping these habits in tempo with nature cultivates wellness. Sleeping to waking, research showsContinueContinue reading “Listen to your body clock”
Easy Recipe: Mighty Green Balls
Monday’s are stressful. So, like most other problems in life, my first recommended course of action is to use healthy food as a solution. To fight off Monday woes, focus on eating greens all day to support mood and energy balance. These mighty green balls feature kale and lean ground turkey, and are oh-so satisfying,ContinueContinue reading “Easy Recipe: Mighty Green Balls”
Seasonal Eating: Pea Shoots
With the weather changing, I can’t help but think of fresh food, whether its planting the fire escape, joining a community garden, or finding my way to a farmers’ market. Learning to eat in season is one of those healthy lifestyle practices that contributes to weight management without emphasizing calories. There’s no reason to force aContinueContinue reading “Seasonal Eating: Pea Shoots”
Gluten-Free 101 + Meal Plan (free PDF)
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and oats processed in a shared facility with gluten grains. Gluten is known to damage the intestinal lining of those with gluten intolerance or sensitivity. Exposure to gluten can lead to weight loss, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, forgetfulness, and mood issues such as irritabilityContinueContinue reading “Gluten-Free 101 + Meal Plan (free PDF)”
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