A Breath of Fresh Air

In researching for my post this month, I was surprised to find studies on nutrients in the air we breathe, called aeronutrients.  I’ve written about improving the state of our gut’s microbiome by spending time in diverse environments like oceans, forests, mountains, and waterfalls, (see this post & also this one) but that idea pointsContinue reading “A Breath of Fresh Air”

6 Little-Known Habits to Help Achieve Your Resolutions, Part 2 of 2

Happy February!  Wow, did January slip by quickly for anyone else?!  Last month, I posted on 3 of the 6 daily practices that I believe are fundamental to my overall health and wellbeing: using electrolytes, healing my gut, and reading labels.  Today I will complete the set by sharing some of the best information onContinue reading “6 Little-Known Habits to Help Achieve Your Resolutions, Part 2 of 2”

6 Little-Known Habits to Help Achieve Your Resolutions, Part 1 of 2

Happy 2025 to all of you in my blogging community!  I hope the year ahead brings you plenty of reasons to smile and be grateful.  If you’re a new year’s resolution maker, whether you share your intentions with others or keep them quiet, I hope you will find something beneficial in this post. Recently, IContinue reading “6 Little-Known Habits to Help Achieve Your Resolutions, Part 1 of 2”

CSA: An Introduction

For years, we have purchased the majority of our produce from Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs, in both New York and Arizona.  There are over 12,000 in the U.S. now, but I find that when I talk about my new favorite veggie from this week’s CSA haul, most people are unfamiliar with the concept.  BecauseContinue reading “CSA: An Introduction”

Celebration Oatmeal

This dish, with its beautiful, celebratory presentation, combines brain-healthy oats with lots of other nutrient-dense foods to benefit not only the gray matter, but the whole body. It’s chock full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and essential fatty acids. And it’s really tasty!