From the monthly archives:
I just moved to New York City a couple days ago and I’m excited to start the New Year in such an exciting place. This week I’m busy getting settled in my new digs, unpacking boxes, and working at the same time. But I definitely have plans to do a little partying tonight with friends. [...]
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I recently sampled some Maqui berry products from the company Novelle. Maqui berries grow in rainforest regions of Chile and Argentina and are harvested by native Mapuche indian families. The dark purple Maqui berry is also referred to as the Chilean Wineberry. I was happy to try out some of Novelle’s Maqui products because they [...]
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We finally got some cold weather here in Florida (40s and 50s is cold for us) and my skin went into shock. It’s been super dry over the past few days! But what do I expect after the temperature dropped about 30-40 degrees within a day or two? Plus, my office building is cranking up [...]
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I heard about an interesting new study when I was reading the latest issue of Fitness Magazine this week. A small “Food Fix” bulletin noted that the more folate (also known as folic acid or vitamin B9) you eat, the less chance you have of getting allergy and asthma symptoms from things like mold, pet [...]
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I try my best to fill up with antioxidant- and nutrient-rich food all year long, but I pay special attention to eating plenty of them during the Winter months when everyone seems to get sick. One of the easiest ways to get your daily dose of antioxidants and nutrients is to blend up fresh smoothies [...]
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Hello there! As you can see, Laurel on Health Food has a fresh new design and I’m loving it. I’m busy working out a few kinks and will be adding lots of new content very soon. Stay tuned for more healthy eating recipes, research, and tips! Plus I’ll be sharing some information with you about [...]
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One of the first things I learned in my health coaching training was that leafy greens are the #1 food missing from the typical American diet. It’s something worth mentioning, because greens are one of the most important foods for us to eat! A 2011 study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that the [...]
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I spent most of Thanksgiving break on the road, so I did a lot of eating out and having meals at my friends’ and family’s houses. By the time last night rolled around, I was dying to make myself a home-cooked meal. I had a craving for shrimp, so I decided on shrimp scampi with [...]
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Hi there friends! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break. I had a nice vacation away from the computer and got to catch up with lots of family and friends. I’m currently working on updating my blog, website, and newsletter to have a new color scheme and logo, so look out for that soon! [...]
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