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Walnut Eggplant Dip Your Newest Guilt Free Treat! It's the end of the month and that means March recipe time! Walnuts and Eggplant? As a dip? Here me out though... There's even more evidence that we can eat walnuts to our heart's content. Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health conducted a thorough review of 26 clinical trials with 1059 subjects over a 25-year span. They were investigating the connection between walnut consumption and risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including lipid levels. The researchers found that adding walnuts to our diet appears to promote greater reduction in total cholesterol, LDL, cholesterol, and triglycerides. This is compared with control diets like the typical American diet, according to The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition . Though walnuts are calorie-dense --183 calories in a 1 ounce serving-- the study found no association between eating them and g aining weight. 👀 As for nutrition, walnuts include omega...

 Healthcare Advocates Unveil Historic Obesity Bill of Rights Hey y'all.  Here's an article I read in a local, free paper. The Obesity Bill of Rights is the first of it's kind- a new bill designed to protect those battling obesity.  www.insightnews.com  by Liniwe Vilakazi at the Washington Informer. In efforts to create a supportive ecosystem for people facing chronic obesity nationwide, an influential collection of public health groups, aging experts, and leading consumer advocates introduced the Obesity Bill of Rights. The goal of the bill is to protect the dignity and autonomy of those battling obesity. Spearheaded by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) alongside the National Consumers League (NCL), the initiative sets a plan of action to reframe obesity care in employer, federal, and state policies. Inspired by a yearlong effort of research and community feedback, the OBR is a landmark effort in targeting how the healthcare industry and legislators alike will add...

Y'all know it's true.  We Sit Too Much... In one of my previous blogs, I introduced the concept of  NEAT:  non-exercise activity thermogenesis.  The overall gist was that ANY physical activity outside of eating or sports-like exercise counts as NEAT . So, if you haven't read that blog yet, go back and check it out first so you'll better understand this one. Sitting and sitting, for hours and hours tho... There's a hilarious TickTok trending about sitting being better than standing, walking, even dancing. I won't lie, it's a good laugh, but reflects a state that most of us live in.  The state of stasis. Exercise (even NEAT) Is Great For Our Health I can't stress how important it is to get up and move some after prolonged bouts of sitting. We spend a good portion of our short lives on our butts, y'all.  And with the rise in folks WFH (working from home), increased video game use, scrolling social media, and watching on-demand streaming services like Ne...

Hey Y'all, Before we dive into this blog about journaling, I have a small confession to make: There’s just something magical about a well-crafted journal that absolutely lights up my inner collector. You know what I mean!  From the way a journal feels in your hands, from the smooth leather edges or a sturdy hardcover, to the texture of the pages and the clean design of the binding, it all culminates  into an experience I can’t quite put into words. And don’t even get me started on that delicious new book smell! Okay, okay... moving on. Journaling: More Than Just a Diary If you haven’t tried journaling, let me tell ya, it can be quite therapeutic. And that’s not just my personal opinion. Journaling is often recommended as a non-pharmacological approach in therapy, with two common forms being Expressive Journaling and Gratitude Journaling . Expressive Journaling invites you to freely explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. It’s like having a conversation with your...