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    ALASKA WINGS: Soaring across the mountains while releasing fear and doubt

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    MINDFUL LEADERSHIP IN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Empowering leaders to create positive change

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    HANAMI DREAMING: The start of spring in Japan

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    REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S POLITICAL REALITIES: We can prevail over ignorance, lies and Trump

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FRUITS AND VEGGIES: 5 ways mindfully consuming them will enhance your health

Mia Barnes·March 27, 2022
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CELEBRATE YOUR SHAMAN: Think spring and start a healthy indoor herb garden

Corinne Isaacs-Frontiero·February 5, 2022
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MINDFUL MEAT CONSUMPTION: Why it’s important and how it can be achieved

Mia Barnes·January 31, 2022
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VITAMIN D: 8 intentional ways to get it during the winter

Mia Barnes·December 20, 2021
Spinach and spinach smoothie

HEAL YOUR GUT: In accordance with your Ayurvedic body type

Kurt Walker·June 21, 2020
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MINDFUL EATING IN QUARANTINE AND BEYOND: 3 eating habits for improved health

Josephine Jacobs·May 7, 2020
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A WHOLE LOT OF CHOICE: How to adopt a flexitarian lifestyle

Chloe Wallis·November 4, 2019
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MINDFULNESS AND NUTRITION: How to improve your relationship with food

Kate Harveston·September 10, 2019
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THE KETO DIET: How to complement your summer with low-carb choices

Ajay Ghuman·May 15, 2019
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REAL FOOD VS. FAKE FOOD: Keep your pantry bare and your fridge stocked

Contributor·February 24, 2019
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MAKING FAT: How today’s living environment contributes to a culture of overeating

Mike Larcombe·November 19, 2018
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LIFESTYLE CHANGE: From coffee to matcha green tea

Contributing Writer·July 24, 2018
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IT’S NOT A DIET: 4 benefits of mindful eating for recovering addicts

Contributing Writer·May 13, 2018
French fries on top of a pizza - When food is comfort

WHEN FOOD IS COMFORT: 5 brain chemicals that may affect your decision to overeat

Contributor·May 8, 2018
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LIVE ON LIGHT: Does sunlight—not food—actually power our lives?

Contributor·March 7, 2018
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JOYFUL WEIGHT LOSS: Count blessings, not calories

Contributing Writer·February 27, 2018
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THE ESSENTIAL NATURE OF WATER: It’s the stuff of life

Contributor·February 15, 2018
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND MINDFUL EATING: How to make healthy choices when internal cues lead you astray

Contributing Writer·October 25, 2017
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DOGGY DESSERTS: 4 delectable meatless treats for the special dog(s) in your life

Contributor·September 20, 2017
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A NAGGING SHAME: From vegetarian to vegan and food activist

Contributing Writer·September 3, 2017
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EDIBLE FLORAL TREATS: 3 simple flower and plant recipes you can make at home

Contributor·August 18, 2017
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THE BENEVOLENT BEE: 2 honey-based recipes that’ll give your health a boost

Contributor·July 17, 2017
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AQUAFABULOUS! AQUAFABA: 3 yummy vegan recipes you can make with this egg substitute

Contributor·May 3, 2017
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YOUNG “REDUCETARIANS”: An introduction to meatless snacks and treats for kids

Contributor·April 24, 2017
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