tag:www.enaturalawakenings.com,2005:/categories/conscious-eating?page=11Conscious Eating Conscious Eating | Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties Page 11Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-16T00:36:34-04:00urn:uuid:0918316f-ff47-44d3-b00e-b131dd5a03472019-08-16T00:36:34-04:002019-08-16T00:36:34-04:00Natural Vitamin E Lowers Heart Risks: Boosts Cardiovascular Health2018-09-28 11:59:36 -0400AnonymousTocotrienols, a natural form of vitamin E found in wheat, barley, corn, rice and palm fruit, has been shown to lower high cholesterol and high blood pressure in seniors.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7cb1403b-d989-4892-93cb-a012492da2fa2019-08-16T01:08:28-04:002019-08-16T01:08:28-04:00Food Finder: Software Tracks Farm to Fork Supply Chain2018-09-28 11:58:55 -0400AnonymousNew software allows businesses such as Whole Foods, Subway and Chipotle Mexican Grill to track where food was harvested, whether pesticides were used and how it was processed.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dfa32704-242b-42d8-bec4-6712327015662019-08-16T00:26:23-04:002021-03-11T16:38:08-05:00‘Less Meat’ Goes Mainstream: Options Grow for Plant-Based Eating2018-09-28 11:57:32 -0400Marlaina DonatoAs the numbers of vegetarians and vegans rocket nationwide, supermarkets, restaurants and even hospitals are offering a wider range of plant-based foods.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6b9ad7ce-e674-4973-a945-0ff0a6b327a82019-08-16T00:52:51-04:002021-03-02T15:38:34-05:00Wild Berries Prove Anti-Cancer Prowess: Naturally Occurring Compound Prevents Tumors2018-08-31 13:19:37 -0400Rachael OppyA naturally occurring compound found abundantly in wild berries increases the cancer-fighting ability of sirtuin 6 enzymes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3286454e-c058-4229-8acc-8c8ffa098f862019-08-16T01:09:23-04:002019-08-16T01:09:23-04:00Cruciferous Veggies May Lower Stroke Risk: Reduces Carotid Plaque2018-08-31 11:51:46 -0400AnonymousElderly women that eat lots of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage have less plaque on their carotid artery walls.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:285d3c79-a890-49bf-a5ad-fb10a088a1652019-08-16T00:24:39-04:002019-08-16T00:24:39-04:00Superior Superfoods: Nature’s Top Foods to Prevent and Reverse Disease2018-08-31 11:51:30 -0400Marlaina DonatoA surprising list of nutrient-dense superfoods aids us in eating well and avoiding the systemic inflammation that underlies many chronic diseases.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1ecc4752-1ec6-4eeb-9b1d-5bb7ffa9d7712019-08-20T17:00:42-04:002019-08-20T17:00:42-04:00A Conversation With Sustainne Founder Analiese Paik2018-08-30 04:07:47 -0400AnonymousSustainne launched in October 2017 in Fairfield County with the mission to unite, nurture, and grow a community dedicated to sustainable liv...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:51f95db7-47db-4b62-a90a-ad2c3935dba32019-08-20T17:00:24-04:002019-08-20T17:00:24-04:00Organic Veggie Jerky Now Available2018-08-01 04:24:55 -0400AnonymousAmy Wiesner, ND, has created Verky Jerky, an organic, vegan jerky that substitutes eggplant for beef.
“It is a vegan, gluten-free, soy-fr...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b8543950-e148-4940-a689-3848bfd4e9f12019-08-16T01:07:45-04:002021-03-02T15:38:50-05:00Mediterranean Diet Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer2018-07-31 13:13:57 -0400Rachael OppyA diet rich in fish, potatoes, fruit, vegetables, legumes and olive oil significantly lowered the risk of aggressive prostate cancer in older Spanish men.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:947623b3-7b5c-46fe-800d-6bd3afd18c662019-08-16T00:48:16-04:002019-08-16T00:48:16-04:00Sodas Lower Fertility: Sugary Drinks Reduce Likelihood of Pregnancy2018-07-31 13:13:55 -0400AnonymousBy drinking one or more sugary sodas a day, women are a quarter less likely to become pregnant and men are a third less likely to father a child.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2cbbcfdd-64cb-4640-bc00-05c565a2d3212019-08-16T01:06:29-04:002019-08-16T01:06:29-04:00Fiber Lowers Blood Sugar: Improves Glucose Levels2018-07-31 13:13:51 -0400AnonymousA diet high in diverse fibers lowered blood sugar levels to normal for 89 percent of diabetes patients in a Rutgers University study.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cf87b936-7df8-4885-b12f-1c0f2997ff0f2019-08-16T00:06:03-04:002021-03-11T16:39:54-05:00Mighty Minerals: What We Need to Stay Healthy2018-07-31 12:29:39 -0400Judith FertigMinerals cannot be produced by the body but are integral to our health, and the latest guidelines show us which minerals we need and how to get them.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f265617e-ac6d-4abb-8791-7250178021cb2019-08-16T00:51:44-04:002019-08-16T00:51:44-04:00Eating Apples and Tomatoes Repairs Lungs: Fresh Fruits Heal Damage2018-06-29 12:40:59 -0400AnonymousFresh tomatoes and fruit, especially apples, help heal damaged lungs of ex-smokers and can slow the natural decline of lung function that typically occurs after age 30.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:56f159b6-2c83-4124-bc03-ee03187d72312019-08-16T01:13:15-04:002019-08-16T01:13:15-04:00Only One in 10 U.S. Adults Eats Healthy: Americans Not Consuming Enough Fruits and Vegetables2018-06-29 12:40:53 -0400AnonymousJust 9 percent of U.S. adults eat enough vegetables and only 12 percent eat enough fruit every day, with consumption lowest among men, young adults and people living in poverty.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2ace8b20-240e-4402-815e-436be7f908922019-08-16T00:22:16-04:002021-03-11T16:40:39-05:00Organic Farmers: Growing America’s Health: Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops2018-06-29 12:28:16 -0400Melinda HemmelgarnAcross the country, farmers are experimenting with new ways to grow food having higher nutritional content and a positive environmental impact.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:868525fe-6c88-42e0-97fc-358b87cc54742019-08-16T00:28:40-04:002021-04-19T15:14:52-04:0010 Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Flavorful Ways to Lower Disease Risk2018-06-29 12:01:14 -0400Rachael OppyWhen inflammation becomes a chronic condition—a common state today—certain foods can lower its disease-causing potential.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a51be0e6-83ef-4415-b884-95bc9aa488922019-08-20T16:59:04-04:002019-08-20T16:59:04-04:00Buy Fresh and Local!: Nearby Farms Offer Many Things You Need2018-06-27 01:55:28 -0400AnonymousFor those looking to source healthier vegetables and fruits for themselves and their families this year, you’re in luck! Our region is home ...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e5eac15e-2cfc-4799-96d5-8274d90b8f5b2019-08-20T16:58:54-04:002019-08-20T16:58:54-04:00Diet, Disease and Our Children: The Gut Microbiome May Determine Health
2018-06-27 01:24:57 -0400Cindy WechslerWe hear more and more about the importance of our microbiota, particularly our gut flora, in relation to health. This is with good reason, a...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ac55fb25-0ec7-4e08-8b3d-528838f14d422019-08-16T00:18:30-04:002020-08-27T10:54:34-04:00Eat Right to Sleep Well: 10 Foods Help Us Relax and Rest2018-05-31 11:43:24 -0400Judith FertigRather than popping a pill, eating certain foods can kick-start hormones that help us get a long, deep night’s sleep.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a0cdeee0-0435-484e-8a2d-67012548a5432019-08-16T01:23:16-04:002021-03-02T15:40:54-05:00Scientists Discover Alcohol-Cancer Link: Research Finds Connection2018-05-31 11:41:42 -0400Rachael OppyBritish researchers have discovered why DNA mutation results from alcoholic consumption that’s linked to seven types of cancer.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>