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With a busy week ahead filled with school, work, or kids, meal planning can feel like an extra burden. You already have so much to think about and having one more item might make you explode. Through my own journey I have found two things to be key: planning and taking small steps. If you can’t plan a whole week, try planning for a day or two. Biggest nutrient bang for your buck Plant foods are going to be the biggest bang for your buck nutrient wise. There are a few plant

Salicylic acid is a compound produced by aspirin but also found commonly in plant-based foods. Salicylic acid may be higher in organic foods when plants are creating more of their own defense hormones against pests, including salicylic acid . A meta-analysis concluded that aspirin taken daily protects one from cancer deaths . Many plant foods naturally contain salicylic acid with herbs and spices having the highest amounts this may explain why India has very low colorectal ca

I tried making a baked dish using oats and lentils, and there was only one little being that appreciated it - our dog Rio. In my opinion his opinion is the only one that matters. I was also happy there was a healthy treat he did indeed like and thought to share it. Lentil Banana Oat Bake Ingredients 1 cup lentils 1 large ripe banana 3 dates (pitted) 1 cup oats 1 cup non-dairy milk (plus more if needed) 1 tablespoon baking powder Optional: fresh fruit for topping Instructions

Trataka mediation is the process of staring into the flame of a candle continuously. It allows the mind to become more focused on a single task and go into a heightened state of awareness . Studies show this type of meditation may improve spatial and working memory. Along with a reduction in mind wandering and visual strain . One potential way trataka leads to these benefits is by impacting intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGC). Another pathway that trat