What the Forest Does for You
Meet Us in the Forest The forest has always been medicine. Science is finally catching up. Dr. Qing Li, the world’s leading expert on forest medicine, has spent decades proving what our bodies already knew – that time among trees is genuinely, measurably good for us. His research shows that …
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Sunshine for Your Winter Table
During the shortest days of the year, I made a butternut squash galette. Twice, actually – once in the Bay Area, and again the day after Christmas back home in Nashville. "Sunshine for Your Solstice Table," the Edible East Bay cover promised.The first attempt started with confidence. Homemade …
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The Transformative Power of Emotional Intelligence: A Journey We Take Together
In our chaotic world, I’ve discovered something transformative: emotional intelligence isn’t just a buzzword—it’s essential nourishment for our hearts and minds. Research confirms that cultivating EQ powers personal wellbeing, healthier relationships, and organizational success. This understanding didn’t come from books alone—it emerged from my own journey of learning to feel …
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Marinated Zucchini & Yellow Squash Salad
Are you looking for a way to use your abundance of zucchini and yellow squash this summer? Look no further than this simple Marinated Salad. Both zucchini and yellow squash offer versatile food prep options: They can be enjoyed raw in salads, grilled, roasted, sautéed, spiralized into noodles, or extra …
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Buckwheat Crepes with Fresh Berries
These delicious fiber-rich crepes filled with creamy full-fat coconut yogurt and fresh berries are simple and mouth-watering! Buckwheat flour is high in soluble fiber, which feeds and nourishes the variety of microbes we carry. It's also a complete protein containing all the essential amino acids our body cannot produce …
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Simple Pumpkin Ginger Scones
Eating for enjoyment. Food nourishes our soul, and eating foods we like is integral to that. I love scones, pumpkin, and cashews, so I married the three! They're simple to make and delicious. The nuts, seeds, and pumpkin are fiber-rich, helping keep you regular during the delightful feasting season. …
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World Gratitude Day
A catalyst for connection and effective change Today is World Gratitude Day! It’s also the official change in seasons as we move into the season of abundance as Fall Equinox begins tomorrow. With that said, I’m honoring the harvest of goals and intentions I planted almost a year ago when …
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Chili Chickpea Sloppy Joes
A is a delicious plant-based spin on the traditional sloppy joe. These small but mighty legumes top the charts with fiber and protein, they're incredibly versatile and a great addition to help balance blood sugar levels and your gut microbiome!
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Stress and the Sensitive Gut
FUNCTIONAL GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS affect 35% to 70% of people at some point in life, women more often than men, according to Harvard Health. When you take the time to enjoy a meal in a relaxed state, you will not only enhance the enjoyment of the meal but your metabolism and …
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Apple-Oat Pancakes with a Berry Coulis & Coconut Kefir
These simple pancakes are a great way to start your day. Add a mixed berry sauce (aka coulis) and a hefty dollop of a deliciously rich probiotic addition – coconut kefir! And you've got yourself a breakfast of champions. Kefir is a rich and diverse probiotic source helping to boost …
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