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New Years & Lemons

laurel — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:06:48 +0000

Happy new year! Wishing you lots of success and love in 2011. I can’t believe how fast the last year went by. December 29th was my one-year anniversary in New York City! It was definitely challenging to move to Manhattan, but I made it through, met lots of new friends, and I feel so grateful. [...]

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3 Tips for Holiday Eating

laurel — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:31:33 +0000

This weekend a friend asked me to help her come up with some tips for healthy holiday eating. She’s a member of the Wellness Committee at her work and they specifically wanted to know how to avoid overeating and feeling uncomfortable during vacation this month. I was happy to come up with a few pointers [...]

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Day 7: Healthy Desserts

laurel — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:20:47 +0000

Whole Foods had these gorgeous fresh blackberries on sale yesterday, so I picked up two packs and have been snacking on them all day. When I was out the store I also found some yogurt made from cultured coconut milk. Since I adore coconut milk ice cream, I thought I’d give it a try. I [...]

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Improving Digestion

laurel — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:15:47 +0000

Digestive problems are widespread, and many people have no clue how to address them. It can be confusing to figure out what our bodies need and even more confusing to determine what foods (if any) cause us digestive discomfort. Digestion is a long and complicated process, and you can buy books explaining every possible digestive-related [...]

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YogaEarth Balance Review, Giveaway

laurel — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:47:16 +0000

For the past two weeks I’ve been taking YogaEarth’s Balance Pre-Practice nutritional supplements. They are powdered drink packets developed by a group of 250 yoga teachers and are designed to “remov[e] obstacles…such as digestive issues, muscle fatigue and cramping, and mental clarity and focus.” I’ve been taking the packets about an hour and a half [...]

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Almonds for Digestion and Immunity

laurel — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:18:37 +0000

I feel like I keep talking about almonds lately…but there’s a good reason for it. They’re so good for you and they’re one of the easiest foods to keep at your desk, in your car, or anytime you need something filling and fast. A study published in the Applied and Environmental Microbiology journal found that [...]

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Goat Cheese a Healthy Choice

laurel — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:10:19 +0000

Kauai Garden Island News reports that goat cheese and goat milk are a healthier choice than cow’s milk. In comparison, goat cheese is easier on our digestive system and lower in calories, cholesterol, and fat. Goat cheese also contains calcium, protein, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin K, thiamin, and niacin. The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine states [...]

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Food of the Day: Yogurt

laurel — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:40:28 +0000

Yogurt is one of my favorite foods because there are so many reasons it’s good for you! Eating yogurt offers many powerful health benefits including: Stronger immunity Cancer and osteoporosis prevention Improved lactose intolerance and allergies Improved digestion, helping the body to break down food and synthesize vitamins Help in treating and preventing ulcers and [...]

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Need More Vitamin K?

laurel — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:06:04 +0000

WHfoods.org wrote that foods with a high vitamin K content help your blood clot normally, protect against osteoporosis, and prevent oxidative cell damage. Some vitamin K-rich foods include spinach, kale, collard greens, broccoli, asparagus, basil, parsley, and green beans. You might need more vitamin K if you experience: Excessive bruising/bleeding Problems with digestion, especially malabsorption [...]

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Love Thy Pineapple

laurel — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:32:57 +0000

Mark’s Daily Apple writes that pineapple is the only food with natural bromelain (an enzyme group that aids digestion, reduces inflammation and swelling, and speeds healing). These enzymes are helpful for muscle and joint injuries, gout, and arthritis. Note: Cooking pineapple deactivates the bromelain. Pineapple is also packed with vitamin C and manganese. Love Thy [...]

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