When a Hike in the Forest Is More Than a Hike
I had heard the term forest bathing before, and if you had asked me whether I had ever done it, I probably would have said yes. Then I went to…
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Are Chia Seeds Really Worth the Hype? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re of a certain age, your introduction to chia probably had nothing to do with omega-3s, fiber or gut health. It involved a terracotta animal, a packet of seeds…
The Truth About Avocados: Healthy Fat, Serious Nutrition, and One Insanely Versatile Fruit
I once had a friend who refused to eat avocados because he called them “green slime.” A little uninformed, perhaps. I realize food preferences are personal, but dismissing an avocado…
I Wore a CGM for 15 Days to See if My Healthy Was Really Healthy-The Unexpected Results
I talk a lot about listening to the body. In fact, that idea is at the heart of The Awakened Body. Our bodies are constantly communicating with us through energy, hunger, sleep,…
Cool As A Cucumber: Surprising Benefits Beyond The Burp
Cucumbers are not exactly fighting for attention in the produce aisle. They are not bright and dramatic like berries. They are not aggressively virtuous like kale. They are not showing…
The Woman You Love Is Not Going Crazy: What Men Need To Understand About Menopause
A male friend was recently telling me about problems at home between his wife and his mother. He explained it the way a lot of people explain family tension: families…
Tomatillo Benefits: No, It’s Not a Green Tomato
Tomatillos look like green tomatoes that showed up in papery jackets and refused to explain themselves. That resemblance has caused plenty of confusion, but a tomatillo is not an unripe…
Birth Control, Synthetic Hormones, and the Questions I Wish I Had Asked Sooner
The more I learn about the human microbiome, the more I realize I don’t know. I was listening to a podcast the other day, and they were talking about birth…
Oranges: Bright, Sweet, and Good for More Than Vitamin C
Oranges are one of those fruits that feel almost too familiar. Most of us know they are juicy, sweet, and full of vitamin C. They are also one of the…
Health Benefits of Beans: More Than Protein and a Punchline
I had never been much of a bean fan. It was not necessarily the flavor that bothered me. I could not get past the texture inside—the dry, slightly chalky center…