Nourish Your Life

Insights, recipes, and stories worth sharing.

In Defense of Common Sense balanced eating & nourishment Nov 09, 2023

Post title inspired by one of the best food books I’ve ever read: In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan. Highly recommend if you’re at all interested in food and nutrition.

This book also gave us his ...

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Is Non-Alcoholic Beer a Cheat Code? mindful drinking & alcohol reset Nov 02, 2023

Probably not—but it is something I’ve found surprisingly helpful as I’ve worked to clean up my nutrition and feel better.

Last year, when I started drinking less alcohol and eating more whole foods, ...

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The Real Cost of a Healthy Diet: Food vs. Healthcare food access cost and policy Oct 26, 2023

Late last year, when I started digging deeper into the connection between food and healthcare costs, one thing became clear: the price we pay at the grocery store is nothing compared to what we pay fo...

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Challenge Yourself: 30 Days Without Ultra-Processed Foods balanced eating & nourishment Oct 19, 2023

Following up on my last post about Oreos and ultra-processed foods, I want to share some insights into how to actually change your diet to include more whole foods and fewer packaged ones.

Eric and I...

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Do We Really Need 36 Types of Oreo? food labels & smart shopping Oct 12, 2023

Late last year, when I was living in the Hudson Valley, I stopped in my local grocery store for a quick trip. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed the Oreo section—and had to double back.

Golden Or...

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How Changing My Diet Changed My Health personal stories Sep 03, 2023

Time for something a little personal.

I like to think that I’ve always had a healthy diet, but deep down, I know that’s not entirely true. Take, for instance, my freshman year of college when I lost ab...

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The Case Against Natural Flavors food labels & smart shopping Aug 25, 2023

Chances are, if you’ve picked up a snack or flavored water lately, you’ve seen “natural flavors” on the label. Sounds harmless, right? It’s natural! But what does that actually mean?

I started paying...

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Eat Local Meat better ingredients Aug 17, 2023

I love pork. Growing up with Puerto Rican grandparents, pork was the centerpiece of every big family dinner. My great-grandmother, Nanny, would roast a pernil for hours, filling the house with the s...

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