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Cook, Nourish, Thrive: Using Plants to Save Body Parts, One Bite at a Time

Eating the Rainbow Is Easier Than You Think

Creamy Mexican White Bean Dip & A Rainbow Dipping Plate By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, CHES Earlier this week, I told you I don’t just want you to eat the rainbow. I want you to understand it. Today, we’re taking that idea into the kitchen. The good news is that you don’t have to create…

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September 25, 2026

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Eat the Rainbow? I Want You to Understand It.

You’ve probably heard that you should eat the rainbow. I want you to go one step further and understand it. Discover what the colors in whole plant foods can tell us about phytonutrients, why variety matters, and how understanding the science can change the way you look at your plate.

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September 23, 2026

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colorful foods, food and health, healthy eating, nutrition science, phytonutrients, plant-based nutrition, Suggested Tags: eat the rainbow, whole foods
How I Made Fruit More Blood Sugar-Friendly at My Silent Retreat

What I ate instead of fasting at my silent retreat—and how pairing fruit with protein, fiber, and healthy fats can support steadier blood sugar.

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September 11, 2026

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Why I Came Home From My Silent Retreat Steaming My Greens

I rediscovered the beauty of simply steamed greens during my silent retreat. Learn why steaming works and three easy, flavorful ways to enjoy more greens.

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September 4, 2026

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Did My Silent Retreat Meet All of My Needs for Optimal Health?

Did my 12-day silent meditation retreat meet all my needs for optimal health? What I learned about food, movement, rest, mindset, nature, and human connection.

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September 2, 2026

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#BeingPresent, #eattherainbow, #HealthyAging, #healthyhabits, #HealthyLiving, #HumanConnection, #MeditationRetreat, #MindBodyHealth, #mindfulness, #Movement, #NatureTherapy, #OptimalHealth, #PlantBasedNutrition, #RestAndRecovery, #Stressmanagement, #wholefoodplantbased, #WholePersonHealth, #wholistichealth, Hashtags: #SilentRetreat
Making Do With What You Have

What happens when your usual breakfast isn’t available? My silent retreat reminded me how simple healthy eating can be when you learn to make do with what you have.

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August 28, 2026

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#BreakfastIdeas, #EatMorePlants, #eattherainbow, #FiberFueled, #foodasmedicine, #GutHealth, #HealthyBreakfast, #HealthyEating, #healthyhabits, #MindfulEating, #PlantBasedBreakfast, #PlantBasedNutrition, #PlantBasedProtein, #SilentRetreat, #SimpleHealthyMeals, #wholefoodplantbased, #wholistichealth, #wholisticjen
I Thought I Was Going on a Silent Retreat. I Had No Idea What I Signed Up For.

I spent 12 days in complete silence and meditation and came home seeing my life differently. What a silent retreat taught me about being truly present.

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August 26, 2026

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The Summer Sheet Pan Dinner That Actually Keeps You Full (Ratatouille-Inspired)

Turn summer vegetables into a satisfying meal with this ratatouille-inspired sheet pan dinner featuring zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, chickpeas, and asparagus. Easy, colorful, whole-food, plant-based, gluten-free, and perfect for busy weeknights.

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August 21, 2026

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Your Cells Are Paying Attention: What Is Your Food Saying?

What if every meal did more than fill you up? Discover how food provides the building blocks for your body while sending powerful messages that influence healing, energy, hormones, gut health, and healthy aging—and why eating the rainbow matters.

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August 19, 2026

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#EatMorePlants, #eattherainbow, #foodasmedicine, #FoodIsMoreThanFuel, #functionalnutrition, #GutHealth, #healingfoods, #HealthyAging, #HealthyLifestyle, #Longevity, #NutritionEducation, #PlantBasedNutrition, #PlantDiversity, #Wellness, #wholefoodplantbased, #wholisticjen, #YouAreWhatYouEat, #YourCellsArePayingAttention
How to Make a High-Protein Banana Bread Breakfast Bowl (No Protein Powder Needed)

Learn how to make a creamy Banana Bread Breakfast Bowl packed with plant-based protein, fiber, healthy fats, and gut-friendly ingredients without relying on protein powder. This satisfying breakfast is naturally blood sugar friendly and easy to customize.

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August 14, 2026

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