Nutrition

AWAY WITH GLUTTONY!: What I learned about mindful eating during my stay with Hare Krishnas

Contributing WriterMay 1, 2016

Argentina, the land of cattle ranches and parillas (steakhouses), and yet there I was at a Hare Krishna Eco Yoga Farm eating vegan pizza. My foodie senses had certainly led me off the beaten path but, in a way, it was meant to be.

Mindfulness PracticeNutrition7 min read

FOOD FOR MARCH: Transitioning seasons mindfully + Herbed squash bisque recipe

Molly MurphyMarch 17, 2016

Whenever possible, I do my best to eat according to the season. Sticking to seasonally available foods has been shown to be ideal for the planet, but it's a...

Nutrition4 min read

Vegetables on counter - Recipes supporting probiotics/prebiotics

GOOD FOR THE GUT: Two dinner recipes that support a healthy balance of prebiotics and probiotics

ContributorJanuary 14, 2016

If you're unfamiliar with prebiotics and probiotics, these are substances found within the digestive system which, when kept in proper balance, will ensure ...

Nutrition6 min read

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THE JOY OF HALF A COOKIE: 9 principles that’ll help you eat mindfully

ContributorDecember 29, 2015

Excerpted from The Joy of Half a Cookie: Using Mindfulness to Lose Weight and End the Struggle with Food, in which Jean Kristeller, Ph.D., along with Alisa Bo...

Nutrition7 min read

SUGAR DETOX: Dr. Doni Wilson sheds some light on sugar in this Q&A

Contributing WriterJune 22, 2015

We have been hearing a lot about sugar lately and how it can be detrimental to your health. Why is sugar so bad for us?I’m so glad you asked this questi...

Nutrition5 min read

BODY TALK: Your food is killing you

Jane OlivierApril 14, 2015

BODY TALK: Your food is killing you I am not a foodie—not by a long shot. I eat to live, only that, which means I can—and often do—eat the same thing morning, noon and night, for days, sometimes years. I do not travel to other countries to taste their food.

Nutrition9 min read

Gluten-free grains - Gluten-free goodness

GLUTEN-FREE GOODNESS: Three tasty recipes that call for alternative grains

ContributorMarch 2, 2015

With growing numbers of people developing gastrointestinal sensitivities to gluten (or Celiac disease) and many more wanting to lose weight, more and more are...

Nutrition7 min read

TOFU PATTIES: A delicious vegan dinner choice

ContributorApril 23, 2014

There are a multitude of health benefits that can be derived from eating a vegetarian or vegan diet. Vegetarians and vegans avoid the toxins found in animal-b...

Nutrition4 min read

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SUPER ANTIOXIDANT SMOOTHIE: Drink to your brain health

ContributorApril 9, 2014

The population of the “oldest old” is expected to triple soon, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. So what really counts when it comes to enjoying this ext...

Nutrition4 min read