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Sincerely, Brooke

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Veggies Can Be A Great Source Of PROTEIN!

Protein is SO important for good health, whether it’s supporting our strength, mobility, and function, or counteracting the effects of aging and peri/postmenopause on our bodies. It’s a critical nutrient for muscle growth and repair – as well as for maintaining healthy skin, hair, and nails! For a long time,…

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World Meditation Day: Quieter, Not Quiet

The benefits of meditation are well documented, and I know for sure that it’s one of the absolute best things we can do for our mental and physical health. Notice I said “best,” not “easiest.” Turns out it’s easier to do a 5-minute plank than it is to quieter our…

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FREE Calories

May is officially National Walking Month and I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to get your steps in! Surprisingly, we actually use 200 different muscles when we walk, which counts as an amazing workout to me! Recently, I’ve been challenging myself to do 10,000‑12,000 steps a day, which…

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How You Eat Your Vegetables Matters

There is a popular – but unhelpful – belief that, when it comes to vegetables, less cooking means more nutrients. According to that theory, raw is obviously the best, and steamed comes in as a close second. But the truth is a bit more complicated than that. Yes, intense or…

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Spring Is A Season For Awakening & Renewal

There is something magical about the changing of seasons. It is as if nature consciously turns the page on one chapter and begins a new one. For me, spring holds special meaning, both spiritually and religiously, as a symbol of new beginnings. It is a chance to reset, clean the…

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The Healing Power Of Love

Valentine’s Day obviously brings to mind thoughts of passion and romance. And that’s great. But not everyone is in an intimate relationship… and not everyone wants to be. I have plenty of friends who are single and loving it! That’s why I always encourage my consciously uncoupled friends to celebrate…

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Get More Out Of Walking

Walking is an easy and accessible form of exercise. All it requires is cooperative weather and comfy shoes. It’s also a perfect activity for inviting your besties, kids, or romantic partner to join you for some quality time together. Science has repeatedly shown that walking regularly helps control blood pressure,…

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We Don’t Have To Wait For Science To Replicate Nature.

I recently read an article in the Los Angeles Times about the potential for a “yoga pill” to treat anxiety. It was an interesting story about how neuroscientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies recently discovered the neural pathway in our brains that helps us soothe and calm ourselves.…

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Tap Into The Power Of Protein!

Protein is an absolute must-have nutrient for our bodies. Not only is it crucial for helping our muscles repair and recover after exercise, but it also improves calcium absorption and new bone cell growth. And bone strength, in particular, increases in importance for women as we age. Protein also helps…

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