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Grass-Fed: What is It & Why Should You Care?

Grass-Fed: What Is It & Why Should You Care? Here is the USDA definition of grass-fed meat: Grass (Forage) Fed means that grass and forage shall be the feed source consumed for the lifetime of the ruminant animal, with the exception of milk consumed prior to weaning. Animals cannot be fed grain or grain byproducts and must have continuous access…
April 1, 2023
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5 Plant-Powered Picnic Dishes

Whether you take your picnic basket to a park or a beach, or simply lay a blanket down in your own backyard, eating al fresco has a multitude of benefits. Enhance your vitamin D, breathe in fresh air, disconnect from indoor lighting & technology, and ground to the earth while mindfully enjoying some of our favorite picnic dishes, featuring the…
April 1, 2023
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7 Eco-Friendly Recipes

In considering everything from water-use to carbon-footprint to regenerative farming contributions (and taste of course!), here are our 7 favorite eco-friendly recipes in honor of Earth Day! Orange & Fennel Spring Salad Roasted Parsnips Black Bean Hummus Dutch Baby Pancakes Spicy Black Bean-Mushroom Lettuce Cups Hearty Autumn Stew Cauliflower Tabbouleh BONUS! Bone broth with grass-fed bones is the ultimate planet-friendly…
April 1, 2023
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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
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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
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Leprechaun Circuit

Get those legs jumpin' and that heart pumpin' like a leprechaun and maybe you'll get some of their luck too! And if you need some green food ideas, click here!
February 27, 2023
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NNM Cookbook Roundup

Happy National Nutrition Month! Let's use this month as an excuse to get motivated and excited to start cooking! To give you some inspiration, here is a list of some of our favorite cookbooks! Healthy in a Hurry by Danielle Walker Everyone's Table: Global Recipes for Modern Health by JJ Goode The Real Food Table by Jessica Beacom, RD &…
February 26, 2023
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Super Bowl Exercise Circuit

Let the game guide you through some quick living room exercises! Get your whole gang on board and you're sure to get some laughs no matter which team is ahead! And if you need some smart snack swaps for game day, click here!
February 9, 2023