Variety is key to a healthy diet and lifestyle. I suggest consuming both cooked and raw fruits and vegetables daily. Better cooked: When eating spinach* nutrients like iron, magnesium, calcium and zinc are more available for absorption when spinach is cooked. Cooking greatly increases the antioxidant lycopene in tomatoes. Cooked carrots contain more beta-carotene than raw carrots. Better ... Read the Post
Did You Know…?
Plants and animals all have "lifeblood"- humans have hemoglobin and plants have chlorophyll. The only difference is literally one atom- iron in hemoglobin and magnesium in chlorophyll. The rest of the molecule other than one iron and one magnesium...identical!!! Spring is a beautiful time for finding fresh greens full of life! Greens are not only a rich source of vitamins and minerals but are a ... Read the Post
“Biophilia”
Biophilia means love of life or living systems. The biophilia hypothesis says that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. I personally love this idea and have found spending time in nature just makes me feel good (and feeling good = loving life)- especially when it involves visiting breathtaking national parks or even just spending time in ... Read the Post
A Need For More Nature…
This statistic from the EPA blows my mind. Time in NATURE (especially without electronics) is so healing! It's been shown to help with mental health, blood pressure, stress reduction, and so much more.... Starting with small changes can make a big difference. Take a walk outside at lunch, eat a meal outside, plant a patio garden, read a book outside, visit a new park...there's so many ... Read the Post
My (personal) story…
Hello there! For those of you who are new I thought I should introduce myself! Here's my personal story! :) I'm Amy~ I'm a busy mom of 2 awesome kids (Gigi,4 and Rocco, almost 2) and wife to a wonderful husband and partner, Matt. I LOVE to garden...like in a really obsessed sort of way! I just completed the master gardener coursework (woo hoo!) and I LOVEEEE to cook with fresh veg from my ... Read the Post
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