tag:www.naatlanta.com,2005:/categories/conscious-eatingConscious Eating Conscious Eating | Natural Awakenings Atlanta Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00urn:uuid:eb93e1b7-19e2-4b45-bf8c-c900c6da10482024-02-28T04:40:30-05:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00Planting for the Planet: Seven Herbs to Grow, Eat and Heal2024-03-01 06:00:00 -0500April ThompsonGrowing herbs at home has myriad benefits, enhancing health, boosting flavor and saving money while supporting local ecosystems. Home growing not only provides fresh herbs for cooking needs, but also offers access to easy and affordable natural remedies that can soothe common ailments.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fb4067a4-78ed-4e0d-9299-3e48590876b12024-02-28T05:13:59-05:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00Nourishing Herbal Infusion2024-03-01 06:00:00 -0500Kris UrquhartThis herbal infusion contains essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B, C and E, potassium, calcium, zinc and iron. A longer steep time maximizes the vitamins and minerals extracted from the herbs.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7e200010-6fb4-4baa-973d-10bb25c38a4e2024-02-28T05:22:46-05:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00Soothing Support Tea2024-03-01 06:00:00 -0500Kris UrquhartThis tea includes a class of herbs referred to in herbalism as nervines, which work to support and nourish the nervous system and relieve anxiety. While sipping this elegant infusion, visualize the herbs gently smoothing over any frayed nerves with a cleansing wave of calm.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2db0746a-81f0-403a-a15d-4f12ce9bd43a2024-02-28T05:27:21-05:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00Turmeric Eggs2024-03-01 06:00:00 -0500Kris UrquhartSauté onions and tomatoes in ghee until soft. Add in spices and adjust to taste. Crack 5 to 8 eggs, add them to the sauté and cover. Wait until the yolk and whites are almost set and stir. Garnish with fresh cilantro.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bd0c7704-326c-4eeb-9e35-024a614c43982024-01-30T05:53:56-05:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00Plant-Based Milk Alternatives: Benefits for People and the Planet2024-02-01 06:00:00 -0500Carrie Jackson“Plant-based dairy is now more than 15 percent of the milk industry,” says Elysabeth Alfano, co-founder and CEO of VegTech Invest, a firm that manages the first exchange-traded fund dedicated to plant-based companies.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dbd9c87b-f80d-46ad-8d5f-fab5d0a12c422024-01-30T06:44:42-05:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00Chef AJ’s Popeye’s Perfection2024-02-01 06:00:00 -0500Kris UrquhartPlace the water or nondairy milk and the sun-dried tomatoes in a high-powered blender and process until dissolved. Add the spinach, shallot and date and process again until smooth.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:66facc90-46c0-4d18-bf87-64a44844822b2024-01-30T06:48:25-05:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00Chef AJ’s Caramel Blondies2024-02-01 06:00:00 -0500Kris UrquhartOnce the blondies are completely cool, frost with the chilled frosting. Sprinkling the cookies with reduced-fat shredded coconut is optional. Chill and cut into bars.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8a0818ee-7f5b-48a0-a98b-12ca5b4a59cf2024-01-30T06:55:33-05:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00No-Bake Pumpkin Dairy-Free Cheesecake2024-02-01 06:00:00 -0500Kris UrquhartIn the food processor, grind the graham crackers until they are as fine as possible. Add the coconut oil and pulse to combine. Transfer the mixture to an 8-inch springform pan and firmly press into an even layer, bringing the mixture about 1 inch up the sides of pan.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:94ecb035-f34a-407c-afb5-49e58f6916992024-01-31T01:22:33-05:002024-01-31T04:17:11-05:00The Power of Mushrooms: Nutrition, Benefits and Risks of Edible Mushrooms2024-02-01 06:00:00 -0500Ocean RobbinsMushrooms are members of the fungi kingdom and are not the same as plants. In fact, fungi are more closely related to animals than plants; like us, they don’t photosynthesize.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ec881320-03ab-4a46-9781-7def3339d01e2023-12-29T05:58:52-05:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00Thyroid-Friendly Eating: How to Treat Hypothyroidism With Food2024-01-02 06:00:00 -0500Veronica HinkeAccording to the National Institutes of Health, nearly five in 100 Americans suffer from hypothyroidism, which occurs when the body does not produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:71b0d2b3-5665-496d-a987-2979331b719b2023-12-29T06:04:46-05:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00Roasted Beet and Pistachio Salad2024-01-02 06:00:00 -0500Kris UrquhartPreheat the oven to 350º F. In a medium bowl, toss the beets with the garlic and a mist of oil. Pour into a baking dish and lightly cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes or until the beets are tender. Let sit for 15 minutes until cool.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e00f52db-8b04-43e8-ae15-a137916999d62023-12-29T06:09:25-05:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00Kiwi Chia Pudding2024-01-02 06:00:00 -0500Kris UrquhartAdd the ingredients, except pistachios, to a blender and blend for one to two minutes until smooth. Pour into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with chopped pistachios.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>