tag:www.natwincities.com,2005:/categories/conscious-eating?page=4Conscious Eating Conscious Eating | Natural Awakenings Twin Cities Page 4Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-16T00:21:38-05:00urn:uuid:1d71ace7-26bc-457f-9f7d-63f1da21cd672019-08-16T00:21:38-05:002019-08-16T00:21:38-05:00Super Soups: New Twists on Old Favorites Heal, Nourish and Soothe2015-12-29 16:23:00 -0600Judith FertigNutrient-dense, easily prepared soups and broths are wintertime pleasers even in southern climates.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:822317de-2ba2-4902-9149-e7efb1596c0f2019-08-15T23:01:50-05:002019-08-15T23:01:50-05:00People Double Up on Calories After the Holidays: New Year's Resolutions Go By Wayside2015-11-30 09:48:19 -0600AnonymousDespite ambitious resolutions, a new study finds we tend to dramatically increase our intake of calorie-rich foods after winter holiday feasting—although we manage to work in more veggies too.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5332c691-7706-4a78-8732-0a1624cb923a2019-08-16T00:13:39-05:002019-08-16T00:13:39-05:00Potatoes Don’t Pack on Pounds: Popular Misconception Mashed2015-11-30 09:48:17 -0600AnonymousIn a recent study, overweight people on varied diets showed a slight weight loss after eating five to seven servings of potatoes a week.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:58669243-2f04-4806-a3af-b627f6a57a4c2019-08-15T23:40:12-05:002019-08-15T23:40:12-05:00Superfruit Antioxidants Found in Chilean Maqui Berry: Packs a Powerful Punch of Health Benefits2015-11-30 09:48:02 -0600AnonymousA special antioxidant in the Chilean maqui berry reduces LDL and blood sugar, boosts the health of blood vessels, and may even counter the aging effects of UVB rays on skin.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:51a97bf7-c671-4b6f-a410-2d778d9735b62019-08-15T23:37:16-05:002019-08-15T23:37:16-05:00Sweetly Vegan: No-Bake Holiday Treats Worth Celebrating2015-11-30 09:47:00 -0600Judith FertigPuddings, custards, cakes and truffles—with scrumptious vegan recipes like these, there’s no need to pass by holiday goodies.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:45b8266a-7899-49b7-99b2-cecb69b86ed72019-08-16T00:15:35-05:002019-08-16T00:15:35-05:00Sharing Our Bounty: Food Drives Need Healthy Donations2015-10-30 10:31:27 -0500Avery MackHealthy eating matters to everyone, so it’s most helpful to donate high-protein, low-sodium, low-sugar nonperishables.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bba8068c-75bc-472a-83b6-f86dca95b7512019-08-16T00:08:35-05:002019-08-16T00:08:35-05:00Red/Purple Produce is Best for Our Weight and Heart: Choose This Color for Robust Benefits2015-09-30 09:25:42 -0500AnonymousWe know that virtually all veggies and fruit are good for us, but a recent European study found that red and purple choices have certain robust benefits.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:22d3c07c-5150-4301-8314-93390fea71bc2019-08-15T23:16:02-05:002019-08-15T23:16:02-05:00The Zen of Slow Cooking: Savor Your Autumn Harvest in One-Pot Dishes2015-09-30 09:24:00 -0500Judith FertigOld-fashioned crock pots have morphed into sophisticated slow cookers that make a wider range of deliciously aromatic meal preparation fast and easy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5a1ba0b9-0e99-4615-8f3f-8e0ee1c3ff862019-08-16T00:24:38-05:002019-08-16T00:24:38-05:00Surf to Turf: U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable2015-08-31 11:57:31 -0500Judith FertigIn places like Michigan and Nebraska, fish ponds are blooming—and making it safe for us to eat farm-raised fish again.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b05415f4-f8b7-42c0-b4ab-34ef2eff77132019-08-15T23:53:58-05:002019-08-15T23:53:58-05:00Chamomile Tea Helps Us Live Longer: Herbal Beverage Can Extend Life2015-08-31 09:55:31 -0500AnonymousIn a seven-year study, Mexican-American women that often sipped chamomile tea dramatically reduced their rate of an earlier demise.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1d8805cf-da9b-48d5-b68a-5357079043192019-08-15T23:59:42-05:002019-08-15T23:59:42-05:00Green Tea, Apples and Cocoa Protect Against Cancer and Arterial Plaque: Foods to Keep You Healthy2015-08-31 09:55:17 -0500AnonymousBritish scientists have discovered that a class of polyphenols found in some foods and herbs defends against cancer growth and blocked arteries.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:57d8c5a8-e866-42b9-bb40-9a6b50f2499f2019-08-15T23:27:04-05:002019-08-15T23:27:04-05:00Pistachio Nuts Help Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Artery Health: Food for the Heart2015-07-31 10:19:18 -0500AnonymousAdults with poor cholesterol that nibbled on 1.5 ounces of shelled pistachios a day for three months raised their HDL “good cholesterol” levels and reduced arterial stiffness.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:08c2ae00-e642-4b72-9e0d-31d1888af76b2019-08-15T23:42:32-05:002019-08-15T23:42:32-05:00Kid Cookery: They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves2015-07-31 10:18:00 -0500Judith FertigWhen kids are shown how to cook using simple recipes, they learn to love healthy ingredients and will even choose apples over candy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:178626df-168a-43d2-ac36-4cb1fe27294b2019-08-15T23:02:04-05:002019-08-15T23:02:04-05:00Veggie Nation Revolution2015-07-10 13:53:00 -0500Judith FertigThe food we eat enormously affects our climate, water and soil—and we can have a say in whether our food is produced and distributed in a way that benefits us all.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b223e609-af8b-4353-8a53-c6fe924e78042019-08-15T23:15:52-05:002019-08-15T23:15:52-05:00Bug Food: Protein-Rich Insects May Be Food of the Future2015-06-30 10:14:41 -0500AnonymousDid you know that crickets contain as much omega-3 fatty acids as salmon? The next wave of food options may turn out to be insects, which can be as much as 80 percent protein by weight.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f7d8db58-8ad0-40fe-a83c-3ec2711dea132019-08-15T23:01:59-05:002019-08-15T23:01:59-05:00Flaxseed Oil Soothes Carpal Tunnel: Natural Relief for Sufferers2015-06-30 10:14:37 -0500AnonymousIranian carpal-tunnel patients that rubbed flaxseed oil on their wrist for four weeks reported significantly less pain and more mobility.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0ea33d1f-11b5-4899-8aa0-ec6a87feb86d2019-08-15T23:45:04-05:002019-08-15T23:45:04-05:00Fresh Catch: Community Supported Fisheries Share Bounty of the Sea2015-06-30 10:14:37 -0500AnonymousTo make U.S.-caught fish affordable and obtainable, fisheries are connecting directly with local consumers.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ab3ede0d-fec9-4adc-93be-e54a651852a22019-08-15T23:09:05-05:002019-08-15T23:09:06-05:00Food Democracy: By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation2015-06-30 10:14:33 -0500Melinda HemmelgarnAcross the country, support is spreading for a food network that sustains local economies while providing better nourishment and GMO transparency.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0b713517-153a-4ef5-9780-5b8b83528ec82019-08-15T23:41:18-05:002019-08-15T23:41:18-05:00Manly Foods: Boost Testosterone with the Right Choices2015-06-01 17:43:20 -0500Kathleen BarnesWhen men eat certain foods from lean meat and nuts to cabbage and strawberries, their bodies naturally produce more male hormone, lowering the odds of infertility and impotence.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a4cf9da6-967c-4ba3-9080-f0945fc863bd2019-08-16T00:04:43-05:002019-08-16T00:04:43-05:00Antioxidant-Rich Berries Thwart Alzheimer’s: Berry Good for the Mind2015-05-29 10:12:36 -0500AnonymousAll kinds of berries protect brain cells from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ca860739-901e-419b-a4d9-1763e436d7832019-08-15T23:39:37-05:002019-08-15T23:39:37-05:00An Avocado a Day Keeps Bad Cholesterol Away: Reduces Risk of Artery Hardening2015-05-29 10:12:35 -0500AnonymousLow-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), known as “bad cholesterol”, was reduced by 60 percent when overweight adults added an avocado to a moderate-fat diet.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4bf71168-1088-4395-bf94-d279075a2f572019-08-15T23:03:18-05:002019-08-15T23:03:18-05:00Stroke Risk Rises with Two Drinks a Day: Alcohol Increases Chances During Middle-Age Years2015-05-29 10:12:34 -0500AnonymousHaving two drinks a day in one’s 50s and 60s increases the risk of stroke by a third and lowers the age at which it occurs, Swedish researchers have found.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:65816027-5bbd-499a-b77b-3e6bdce3cc522019-08-28T15:17:36-05:002023-12-29T09:25:50-06:00Backyard Gardening: How to Get a Lot From Your Plot2010-07-01 02:00:00 -0500Barbara PleasantWhether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:19997f69-e97e-436a-8458-3e7dcab223872019-08-28T15:10:52-05:002023-12-29T09:25:48-06:00Green Tea Gets a Boost: Get Even More Antioxidants with This Drink2008-06-01 02:00:00 -0500Rachael OppyA new study suggests we add vitamin C to green tea, which significantly boosts the tea’s antioxidants by making them more available to the body.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>