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Grounding or “Earthing” – What Is It, Why Do It & 5 Ways to Try It

Grounding or “Earthing”  The term ‘grounding’ has been used in recent years more as a mental health strategy to calm anxiety, stress and pain. This practice is different from a more traditional use of the term, otherwise known as ‘earthing’ that relates to the electromagnetic exchange between the Earth and other objects, including humans! We realize that telling you to…
April 1, 2023
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Circuit at the Park

Take advantage of the springtime sun without the summertime heat and do some circuit workouts at your local park! Bonus points for doing your exercises barefoot (if safe in your park to do so) to get some grounding benefit!
April 1, 2023
Meals

Cold Soba Salad

We love a cold noodle salad! This is a fresh take on noodle soup just in time for warmer weather! Soba is naturally gluten free but read your labels as many brands sell soba with wheat also in the flour.
March 23, 2023
Drinks

Goji Berry Sparkler

This sparkling mocktail is not only beautiful to look at, it will make your skin glow too! Gojis are packed with vitamin C that is easily absorbed into your cells in liquid form like this. The bubbles & fancy fruit & mint just make for added zhuzh.
March 23, 2023
Sweets

Shamrock Pudding

We love the minty burst of freshness in this dessert and we really love that the avocado and coconut mean no blood sugar spikes for this dessert! Vitamin C & fiber are featured here too for a nutrient-dense sweet treat!
March 20, 2023
Sides

Roasted Parsnips

Parsnips are a great starch option since they are high in fiber so lower in glycemic effect. They also have a high electrolyte content for heart health and are incredibly shelf-stable, making for a budget-friendly option to give some variety to your carrot routine.
March 20, 2023
Meals

Cabbage Stuffed Bell Peppers

Not only is this meal incredibly nutrient-dense with it's cruciferous cabbage, vitamin C-loaded cabbage and protein-rich grass-fed meat; but it is also a highly sustainable meal. You will likely end up with leftovers of both cooked & raw ingredients making for a budget friendly sustainability, while the grass-fed meat and easy to grow cabbage means earth-friendly too!
March 20, 2023
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Green Recipe Roundup!

Is there anything more fun than green food on St. Patrick's Day?? Here are some of our favorite recipes featuring this month's favorite color! Super Green Juice Dutch Baby Pancakes Pistachio Snack Mix Avocado Cilantro Zoodles Sweet & Spicy Cucumbers Chimichurri Amazing Ideas for Using Broccoli Cottage Cheese Dip    
February 27, 2023
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NNM: Meet Our Dietitians!

Happy National Nutrition Month!  We thought this would be the perfect time to introduce you to our dynamic dietitian duo here at St. Jude Wellness Center! Meet our nourishment experts! Meet Taylor! Taylor Rickrode is our lead dietitian coach. She has an extensive background in functional nutrition, meaning she aims to address underlying inflammatory issues with real food interventions. She…
February 27, 2023