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Nourishment and Well-being — A Nutrition Blog Series

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Mental Health and Nutrition: The Food-Mood Connection

Discover how the foods you eat can influence your mental health and emotional well-being. This blog dives into the connection between nutrition and mood, exploring how nutrients like omega-3s, probiotics, and complex carbohydrates can support brain function and reduce stress. Learn practical tips to create a diet that nurtures both your body and mind.

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Intuitive Eating, Gentle Nutrition Carolyn Milles Intuitive Eating, Gentle Nutrition Carolyn Milles

The Ladder of Nutrition Needs: Understanding Gentle Nutrition

Does it often feel overwhelming to think about nutrition or food? Is it hard to keep up with the latest health recommendations? Food doesn’t have to be challenging or boring to be “healthy.” In fact, we may be making things worse for ourselves by focusing on the little things with every new suggestion that gets thrown our way.

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Explore the Evolution & History of Diets

In the ever-evolving world of nutrition, we are constantly bombarded with claims about the “best” diets. Each year, a new “right way to eat” or a “secret” to weight loss emerges, and we are often quick to jump on the bandwagon.

Warning: This blog discusses dieting and disordered eating trends throughout history. Please use caution and discernment—if you're not comfortable with this topic, you might want to skip this post.

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The Health Benefits of Community Connection through Food

Globally, cultures that emphasize the importance of connection, often through shared meals, consistently have populations that enjoy better health and happiness. Studies confirm that folks who engage in strong ties to others experience less anxiety and depression, recover quicker from illnesses, and benefit from greater self-esteem and empathy. Notably, these individuals also tend to live longer. To shine a light on this connection, let's explore various cultural practices that celebrate the art of eating.

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