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Jicama: The Crunchy Root That Loves Your Gut
🎧 Prefer to listen? Here’s the narrated version of this post. The first time you bite into jicama, you might be surprised. It looks like a potato, but the flavor and texture are closer to an apple crossed with a… Continue reading
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Keeping a Diet Diary
🎧 Prefer to listen? Here’s the narrated version of this post Keeping track of what we eat—either for a short, focused period or on an ongoing basis—helps us understand our nutrient intake, eating patterns, and how food impacts our body… Continue reading
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Flax Seeds: Science in a Spoonful
🎧 Prefer to listen? Here’s the narrated version of this post. Why Flax Deserves Attention Flax seeds aren’t flashy. They’re inexpensive, widely available, and unassuming. But pound for pound, they’re one of the most studied plant foods for cardiovascular and… Continue reading
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Feed Your Natural Detox Team
🎧 Prefer to listen? Here’s the narrated version of this post. Everywhere you turn, there’s another “detox” or “cleanse.” Teas, juices, powders, supplements—each promising to scrub your insides clean like a Magic Eraser. The truth? Your body is already detoxing… Continue reading
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The Green Magic of Kale
🎧 Prefer to listen? Here’s the narrated version of this post. You know how whole food advocates like me love to say there’s no magic bullet for health and longevity? Well, kale might just fit. And if when I said… Continue reading
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A Little Plastic with Your Meal?
🎧 Prefer to listen? Here’s the narrated version of this post—just press play. You’ve probably heard about the many problems with plastic. It takes centuries to break down, forms floating garbage patches in the ocean, and kills wildlife like dolphins,… Continue reading
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Watermelon Isn’t Just for Kids
🎧 Prefer to listen? Here’s the narrated version of this post—just press play. Ah, watermelon—the quintessential summer fruit. Juicy, sweet, and undeniably refreshing, it’s the fruit you can always count on to cool down on a hot day. But is… Continue reading
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The Surprising Power of Smell
🎧 Prefer to listen? Here’s the narrated version of this post. I recently had a moment of unexpected nostalgia when I brewed my first cup of hojicha (toasted green tea) in a long time. The moment the steam rose from… Continue reading
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Beans and Lentils
When I first started adding beans back into my diet, I was coming off a strict FODMAP protocol. If you’ve been there, you know: it’s not designed for long-term eating—it’s a reset, not a roadmap. Eventually, I wanted to build… Continue reading
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What Does “Nutrient-Dense” Really Mean?
If you’ve spent any time around the wellness world, you’ve probably seen the phrase “nutrient-dense” thrown around like it’s self-explanatory. But what does it actually mean? And more importantly, how do we build a nutrient-dense way of eating that’s affordable,… Continue reading
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