Fresh produce, when acquired in the right season and consumed soon after purchase, is a wonderful, nutrient-dense choice. But did you know that frozen produce is a wonderful, nutritious, and affordable alternative? Do I usually buy fresh produce? Yes. That’s what I prefer, but I often have to remind myself to use it, or plan […]
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:14 — 31.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSFood insecurity, which is the lack of access to sufficient food of adequate quality to meet one’s basic needs, affects millions of Americans, as well as people worldwide. This has only worsened during the pandemic. College students in particular have high […]
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:33 — 20.5MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSBecoming a caregiver for a loved one is a difficult, life-changing task. My guest on this episode, author, speaker, and community builder Lynn Abaté-Johnson, was a caregiver for her mother, who suffered from ovarian cancer, for over six years. Like most […]
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:20 — 7.9MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSThis is the audio version of the blog post about the same topic. A big part of healing your relationship with your body is learning to accept it. Accepting your body includes appreciating all that it does for you and being […]
Listen to the audio version. A big part of healing your relationship with your body is learning to accept it. Accepting your body includes appreciating all that it does for you and being grateful for it. We often direct a lot of judgment toward our bodies. While it’s great to have health and fitness goals, […]
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:20 — 9.2MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSThis is the audio version of the blog post of the same title. In this podcast, I talk about showing grace to ourselves and others, and being gentle with ourselves during our health journeys. I also talk a little about how […]
Listen to the audio version. We’ve all seen the health advice that promotes unnecessarily restrictive diets, conditions us to view exercise as a chore, or places one’s health status entirely in the hands of the individual. Many of us may have grown up with family members who spoke negatively about their bodies, or who were […]
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:01 — 9.8MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSThis is the audio version of the blog post, “Fermented Foods: Benefits and Basics.” Have you ever tried fermented foods? Do you make your own fermented food or drink, like sauerkraut or kombucha? In this post, I will introduce the benefits […]
Listen to the audio version. Have you ever tried fermented foods? Do you make your own fermented food or drink, like sauerkraut or kombucha? In this post, I will introduce the benefits of fermentation. In future posts in this series, I will describe how to make your own, starting with kombucha! What is fermentation? Fermentation […]
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:45 — 8.2MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSThis is the audio version of the blog post “Finding Fitness Activities That You Enjoy.” To stick with a fitness routine over the long term, it’s important to find a variety of activities that you enjoy! You’re more likely to stick […]
