tag:www.enaturalawakenings.com,2005:/categories/conscious-eating?page=10Conscious Eating Conscious Eating | Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties Page 10Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-16T00:14:04-04:00urn:uuid:4ea949ea-092a-457c-a463-f338230a51972019-08-16T00:14:04-04:002019-08-16T00:14:04-04:00Nuts Improve Blood Vessel Health: Benefits of Eating Almonds and Walnuts2019-01-31 13:06:22 -0500AnonymousMunching on about two handfuls of either walnuts or almonds increased blood vessel dilation in overweight volunteers and lowered markers of arterial plaque.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4c90c133-0f1e-4465-83f7-7db35641e7ee2019-08-16T00:45:44-04:002020-08-28T08:27:53-04:00Recipes A Heart Will Love: Tasty Ways to Boost Heart Health2019-01-31 12:27:00 -0500Avery MackLow-fat, plant-based recipes make for a heart-healthy meal so delicious that non-vegetarians won’t even miss the meat.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6f9e1cfe-84e6-49d8-9908-527f595678e32019-08-16T01:17:56-04:002019-08-16T01:17:56-04:00Beet Juice Boosts Stamina: Supplements Increase Endurance2018-12-27 13:42:35 -0500AnonymousHeart failure patients that took beetroot juice supplements exercised longer and harder.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:92db99dd-48ed-4c4e-b078-2afda179197b2019-08-16T00:01:45-04:002021-03-02T15:32:37-05:00Low-Nutrition Foods Linked to Cancers: Reduced Nutritional Value Increases Risks2018-12-27 13:42:34 -0500Rachael OppyEuropeans eating foods with lower nutritional quality had a significantly greater incidence of certain types of cancer.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b50b5a9b-0010-4929-b29c-e95c7d8eb43c2019-08-16T00:30:16-04:002019-08-16T00:30:16-04:00Artificial Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbes: FDA-Approved Ingredients Found Toxic to Digestive System2018-12-27 13:42:32 -0500AnonymousIsraeli and Singapore researchers found six popular FDA-approved artificial sweeteners to be toxic to digestive gut microbes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:556c8ad4-c5ef-44bd-b126-92461ebef6ac2019-08-16T00:12:29-04:002019-08-16T00:12:29-04:00Meatless Munchies: Vegan Beer Hall Highlights Plant-Based Food2018-12-27 13:41:40 -0500AnonymousA tavern in Quincy, Massachusetts is offering a plant-based menu for those who wish to munch on vegan foods while they sip on beer.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a7ec35ee-d914-444c-b10f-3bba346cb68e2019-08-16T00:36:45-04:002019-08-16T00:36:45-04:00Befriending Food: Embrace the Psychology of Eating2018-12-27 13:41:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoThe way we think about the food on our plate can impact our body’s ability to absorb nutrients from a meal.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8aa0fda5-26d1-48f5-807f-b6d620b731542019-08-16T01:09:30-04:002019-08-16T01:09:30-04:00Secret Ingredients: New Film Shares Stories of Hope and Healing2018-12-27 13:41:00 -0500AnonymousA new documentary, Secret Ingredients, makes a compelling case for why organic foods may be the key to unlocking better health and reversing chronic illnesses.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0f2a8426-ea53-4d1d-8433-fb3e3b7139772019-08-16T01:02:16-04:002019-08-16T01:02:16-04:00Dark Chocolate Proven Healthier than Ever: Improves Stress Levels, Inflammation, Mood and More2018-11-30 16:19:21 -0500AnonymousChocolate with at last 70 percent cacao can reduce stress and inflammation and boost infection-fighting cells and creativity.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:46d24084-4b9e-44b4-9a06-70d2fb79ca382019-08-16T00:45:11-04:002019-08-16T00:45:11-04:00Yams Protect Against Liver Damage: Health Benefits of Popular Holiday Dish2018-11-30 16:19:05 -0500AnonymousCertain compounds in wild yam root help protect liver cells against damage from free radicals.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:52eb8968-81e4-4c36-b5bf-d02169ac339b2019-08-16T01:10:19-04:002019-08-16T01:10:19-04:00Alcohol Fallout: Beer and Wine Contaminated with Monsanto Poison2018-11-30 16:18:06 -0500AnonymousVirtually all beer and wine tested in two recent studies contained residues of glyphosate herbicides, which are neurotoxic, endocrine disruptive and damaging to the liver.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:11154500-2703-46a4-ade2-f96c4085c54f2019-08-16T00:54:25-04:002021-03-11T15:08:06-05:00Simple Sheet Pan Suppers: Family-Pleasing Holiday Meals2018-11-30 11:59:00 -0500Judith FertigPreparing a meal for a hungry holiday crowd can be as simple as arranging protein and vegetables in a baking sheet, seasoning them and popping them in the oven.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:aba3c483-5fc9-4084-91a9-a86e0654e26d2019-08-16T01:12:08-04:002019-08-16T01:12:08-04:00Raw Fruit and Veggies Key to Mental Health: Uncooked Produce Aids Psychological Well-Being2018-10-31 12:05:00 -0400AnonymousEating raw fruit and vegetables correlated more with psychological well-being in young adults than eating canned, cooked or processed produce.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ed267f02-59eb-4617-b6f5-24b59e62610f2019-08-16T01:04:27-04:002019-08-16T01:04:27-04:00Eating Well Protects Hearing: Nutrition Impacts Auditory Health2018-10-31 12:04:59 -0400AnonymousIn a 22-year study of 33,000 women, Harvard researchers found that a healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by nearly a third.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ff70b03d-a17e-4d5f-9fd1-583abc39c5022019-08-16T01:21:04-04:002021-03-02T15:11:16-05:00Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth: Beneficial Nutrients Discovered2018-10-31 12:04:57 -0400Rachael OppyNew studies from Italy and China confirm the ability of certain nutrients in pumpkins to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4ff34a0e-9eda-49ae-87f3-fbea7e42dd8c2019-08-16T01:12:52-04:002019-08-16T01:12:52-04:00Eating Walnuts Boosts Gut Bacteria: Daily Handful Increases Health2018-10-31 12:04:51 -0400AnonymousA daily handful of walnuts aids gut bacteria linked to heart, metabolic and gastrointestinal health.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7b3dfdeb-48e4-4f1a-8b1e-bb12c84f075b2019-08-16T00:27:59-04:002019-08-16T00:27:59-04:00Really Natural: Organic Labeling Evolves to Meet Challenges2018-10-31 12:04:17 -0400AnonymousAn emerging standard in organic labeling will distinguish produce grown in hydroponic conditions from that grown in soil.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f660dd5b-3fbb-4a0f-aa3d-f74a4be5cbc92019-08-16T01:18:18-04:002019-08-16T01:18:18-04:00Thanksgiving Desserts: Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate2018-10-31 12:03:00 -0400Judith FertigYum! Plant-based pies—think pumpkin, sweet potato, and chocolate—will please guests no matter what their dietary restrictions.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:35681094-a60b-494d-9820-42062f411b322019-08-20T17:02:22-04:002019-08-20T17:02:22-04:00Local Business Launches New Packaging2018-10-03 16:57:27 -0400AnonymousGreenwich-based Munk Pack has debuted new packaging for its plant-based Protein Cookie line. The redesigned packaging embraces the brand’s a...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3e5cd561-68e6-4f2b-881a-f197ce209adf2019-08-20T17:02:18-04:002019-08-20T17:02:18-04:00Party to Benefit Westport Farmers’ Market2018-10-03 16:53:00 -0400AnonymousThe Westport Farmers’ Market (WFM) annual Fork it Over Party in the Parking Lot is back. The event will be held at Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens ...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>