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Little Miss Vitamin K

April 23, 2013

Meet Miss K. She is a mysterious nutrient that hides in fermented foods, dark leafy greens, herbs, and a bunch of other veggies. Until now, she’s an under-stated critical nutrient who’s moving into the spotlight. Be the first to know about her magic in bone health, heart health, gut health, brain health and disease prevention. [...]

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Keep the Cold and Flu Away Transcript

February 25, 2013

Namaste everybody! Welcome to today’s show from Namaste Nutritionist, where we explore designing a fulfilling life, with nutrition, food, spirituality, fitness, stressing less, and a lot more. For those wondering who I am, I am your host, Francis. I am a registered dietician and a long time yoga instructor. You can find me at namastenutritionist.com. [...]

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Green Smoothie Super Power

November 9, 2012

Green smoothies are bringing sexy back. This sauve elixir promises to boost your immune system, while also one-upping your anti-aging cream. Green drinks are the best tasting multi-vitamin you can get your pretty paws on, too. Drinking your salad gives you an opportunity to consume far more veggie-loves than you would treat yourself to otherwise. [...]

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King of Berries: Kiwifruit

September 8, 2012

  Kiwi are in season! We are lucky enough to have kiwi berries growing on vines in our yard. They contain all the glory of kiwifruit in bite-sized pieces (smaller than a raspberry) and without the brown, furry exterior. Nutrition Highlights: Kiwi  vitamin C than an orange More potassium than a banana Kiwis host some [...]

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Your salad called. It Wants To Knock Your Socks Off.

July 31, 2012

Dear Darling, I’m sad and lonely. You don’t love me the way you could. Early on in our relationship, lettuce alone with no dressing was enough. But now, salads with you are boring and dull. I need more. I need more color. More texture. More antioxidants. I dreamed that, one day, you would come to me [...]

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19 Ninja Herbs and Spices

July 18, 2012

Get ready to unleash an arsenal of super-powered ninja nutrients that will stalk, sabotage, and assassinate your free radicals and inflammation. Free radicals and inflammation are inner demons that quietly, but surely, damage your beautiful body and mind. Introducing: Herbs and spices. They are like undercover agents, holding nature’s secret sauce for healing and relieving [...]

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Super-Size Your Wallet

July 12, 2012

What’s crazy about buying two pounds of organic strawberries for $5? First, the price.  Second, bushels of strawberries and raspberries are oozing out of our garden beds. Why on earth would I buy any more berries? For one, these are premium, seasonal berries that are in their prime. Second, the cost is dirt cheap, compared [...]

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Immune Ammo: Carrot-Orange-Ginger Smoothie

November 1, 2011

I’ve felt a bit taxed the last few days, as though a cold is reaching its long, nasty tentacles for me. I made a super-immune booster drink in less than five minutes, and I’ve felt great ever since I consumed it this morning. It contains fresh carrots and orange juice, both which boast large amounts [...]

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Yoga Mat For Sale $1. Uproarius Craigslist Ad.

September 21, 2011

Today’s post is from an ad writer who wittingly describes his recent experience in Bikram yoga. While I find the post hilarious, apparently Seattle-ites weren’t so chummy and flagged it for removal from Craigslist. Despite the protest of a few, I believe you’re going to enjoy it thoroughly, and I hope that you will share [...]

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Massaged Kale Salad and the Harvest Festival

September 15, 2011

The Harvest Festival by the Seattle Tilth was a cornucopia of food, family, farmers, fun, and information.

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