Choose to Bloom
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Zucchini and Summer Squash
If you’ve ever had a garden (or been the lucky recipient of a gardener’s bounty), you know the zucchini story well. I was that person in my first garden who had no idea how many zucchini plants to grow. I… Continue reading
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Your Gut Has a Clock, Too
The other morning, I woke up at 4 a.m. for some reason. Let’s say that’s not my usual. I lay awake for a while, thinking I might fall back asleep, but eventually got up, made tea, and even went for… Continue reading
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Don’t Fear the Humble Potato
When I was growing up, potatoes were practically a food group. Mashed, baked, in soup, or tucked into a leftover hash—we never thought to question them. But somewhere along the way, the humble potato got demoted. Now people eye them… Continue reading
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Natural Movement is a Nutrient
Over the past few years, my movement habits quietly fell apart. A couple of frozen shoulders, some housing instability, and long stretches of intense desert heat—factors beyond my control—made it hard to stay active. And the truth is, getting out… Continue reading
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An Apple a Day…or Two.
When I was growing up in Washington State, our neighbors across the street made cider in their driveway every fall. They’d bring out a big old cider press, and all the neighborhood kids would gather around. We’d take turns cranking… Continue reading
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Let’s Clarify the Macros
One of the most confusing aspects of nutrition, and the one with the widest-ranging advice, is how to handle the macros: carbohydrates, protein, fat, and water. These are necessary for human life, and each of them is present in virtually… Continue reading
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No Shoot, Sherlock!
Looking into the toilet bowl after we go is a great way to gather clues about the health of our digestion, from identifying potentially dangerous conditions to seeing how to tweak our fiber, water, and fat intake. My friend’s mother… Continue reading
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Be Mindful. Be Mindless.
Being mindful is a way to slow down and connect to one’s surroundings and values as one goes about one’s day. I’m sure you’ve all heard of mindfulness practice. But have you heard of using mindlessness to your advantage? That’s… Continue reading
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Siloed Thinking Can Keep You Stuck
One of the easiest traps to fall into when trying to improve your health is thinking of everything in isolation. You want more energy, so you reach for more caffeine. To support your liver, you drink a specific tea. You… Continue reading
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What’s In Your Cup?
After years of drinking green tea throughout the day—often five to eight cups—I’ve recently scaled back to two or three, and only in the morning. It wasn’t because green tea stopped being good for me. It was because I noticed… Continue reading
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