Category: Health & Wellness

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Feel Good with Namaste Tea

We love the tradition of enjoying tea – Yogi Tea – after a session on the mat. Enter Namaste Tea. This gorgeous, fragrant blend is all about calm. Lavender, chamomile and elder flower come together to create a centering blend. Drink in peace and tranquility. Namaste. NAMASTE FAST FACTS Type: Herbal Infusion Ingredients: Lavender, chamomile, elder flowerFlavor...

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MONOUNSATURATED FATS: TWO TIPS, TONS OF FLAVOR

MONOUNSATURATED FATS: TWO TIPS, TONS OF FLAVOR Do any reading on heart healthy diets, and the term Monounsaturated Fat will come up. According to the American Heart Association: For good health, the majority of the fats that you eat should be monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Monounsaturated fats can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in your blood which...

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Polyphenols, explained

POLYPHENOLS, EXPLAINED The health benefits of extra virgin olive oil are widely known. Heart healthy compounds abound in olive oil. Doctors and the American Heart Association agree: consuming olive oil is associated with lower instanced of heart disease. Lately, we’ve been met with an even deeper question about specific compounds – polyphenols – in our olive...

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All About French Lemon Ginger Tea

Whether it’s a tickle in your throat or a rumble in your tummy, French Lemon Ginger is ready with soothing botanicals. This custom blend is a caffeine free herbal infusion that’s rich in flavor and function. FRENCH LEMON GINGER FAST FACTS Type: Rooibos-based Botanical InfusionPlace: South Africa & Across the GlobeIngredients: Rooibos, Lemongrass, Ginger, Honeybush,...

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ANNE MILNECK’S CROHN’S CRUSADE

From In Register June 2019. Written by Amy Alexander. Photos by Collin Richie. It’s a subject no one wants to talk about. But that doesn’t make it go away. In fact, not talking about a significant disease only makes it less understood and more difficult to navigate. Anne Milneck is trying to change all that. In the...

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CHRONIC DISEASE: 3 TIPS FOR EMBRACING YOUR FOOD PLAN

I recently attended the President’s Summit for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation—my son Clay was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease in 2016, and I serve as the local chapter board President. As I read the conference agenda, I was very excited about a session on the latest research on diet. First, let’s clear this up: there is...

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BEST DRESSED: 4 FAB SALAD DRESSINGS

There’s just something about homemade salad dressing. They’re a great way to make eating greens more interesting, and they simply taste better! Here are 4 salad dressings we turn to again and again. Caesar Dressing The dressing is salty-tangy-cheesy goodness. We teach this dressing often in our Teaching Kitchen, and it’s always an “oh wow”...