tag:www.awakeningcharlotte.com,2005:/categories/conscious-eating?page=5Conscious Eating Conscious Eating | Natural Awakenings Charlotte Page 5Healthy Living Healthy Planet2022-08-26T22:38:40-04:00urn:uuid:528a9235-440a-489c-8d65-ca2c940b19c52022-06-17T13:40:51-04:002022-08-26T22:38:40-04:00Flower Power: Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare 2022-06-30 09:30:00 -0400April ThompsonToday’s health-conscious foodies are finding edible flowers to be a fantastic way to eat the rainbow, adding fun flavors and colors to all sorts of dishes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3b43b17c-1e92-47c3-b192-9392f83c93ef2022-05-11T16:53:40-04:002022-08-26T22:45:10-04:00Planet-Friendly Pours: The Rise of Sustainable Wine and Spirits2022-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Sheila JulsonSustainable and socially responsible wines and spirits are becoming a major force in the market, though not all eco-friendly alcoholic beverages are as conscious as they claim.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ce2c92d6-68a9-4daa-bde9-94a79ed443542022-04-15T13:00:44-04:002022-06-01T15:58:47-04:00Intermittent Fasting Basics: How to Improve Health by Eating Less Often 2022-04-29 09:30:00 -0400Sheila JulsonBy strategically fasting for hours to days, we can eat a wide range of healthy foods while improving our metabolic health, cholesterol markers and insulin levels.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:67e868e6-f192-4cc2-93a0-9c93d02c030c2022-03-12T18:28:49-05:002022-12-30T11:12:54-05:00Eating for the Planet: Diet for a Climate Crisis2022-03-31 09:30:00 -0400Sheila JulsonOur food choices influence the environment and climate change. Here are sustainable tips to make our diets healthier for us and the planet.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0bea9e08-f3a0-4099-a8e9-59fd8f307e842022-02-02T10:01:57-05:002022-05-04T11:42:41-04:00Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream: Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations2022-02-28 09:30:00 -0500Carrie JacksonVegans have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices go mainstream with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet and our health.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:aaf302e0-3d2c-4af8-81d0-ca2c631028482022-02-02T11:09:34-05:002022-04-04T13:57:41-04:00Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle: Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate2022-02-28 09:30:00 -0500Sheila JulsonHow to start adapting a plant-based diet using vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to create balanced textures and flavors for meat-alternatives.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a7592c63-2c0f-4e0a-ab20-2a7932198ed92022-01-10T16:44:15-05:002022-04-01T08:56:04-04:00Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions 2022-01-31 09:30:00 -0500April ThompsonMore and more people are rediscovering the time-honored foodways of fermentation to promote health, boost flavor and preserve the bounty of the seasons.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dee8eb3a-1bca-45f9-aba3-ab8f0bd3b03c2021-12-07T12:08:13-05:002022-02-01T20:41:34-05:00A Better Morning Jolt: Healthy Coffee Alternatives and Hacks2021-12-30 09:30:00 -0500April ThompsonWhile Americans love their coffee, a growing number of people are adapting their morning drink rituals to incorporate ingredients in search of additional health benefits.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2638e472-5942-44dc-8b2a-d5ab533f390e2021-11-11T11:26:17-05:002022-12-01T08:36:41-05:00The Sweet Danger of Sugar: Ways to Enjoy Healthier Holiday Fare2021-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Christy RatliffLow-sugar eating strategies and dessert recipes to protect our physical and mental health this holiday season.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7f4a9985-5d23-4cd1-8e18-d8a5f1964ad62021-10-20T15:43:08-04:002021-12-06T10:54:44-05:00Eat Well to Feel Well: Thanksgiving Fare That Boosts Mental Health2021-10-29 09:30:00 -0400Christy RatliffServe up healthier, nutrient-rich options this Thanksgiving to alleviate anxiety and depression, stabilize mood and promote mental health and wellness.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7e8b636f-c10e-4ae5-82c8-297496a548a92021-09-14T15:33:42-04:002022-01-01T21:01:46-05:00Fall Fruits for Savory Dishes: Fresh Approaches to Autumn Flavors2021-09-30 09:30:00 -0400April ThompsonFall fruits such as apples, figs, pomegranates and pears boast many healthful properties. Flex the unique flavors and health powers of these autumn delights with savory mains and sides.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:56de5f6b-c145-49b6-a30e-fff410be457f2021-08-17T14:12:09-04:002021-11-01T09:55:22-04:00Foraged Fungi Fare: Cooking with Wild Mushrooms2021-08-31 09:30:00 -0400April ThompsonWild mushrooms, particularly foraged fungi that offer a host of nutritional benefits, can infuse exciting new flavors and textures into familiar dishes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6d2d8bd4-d176-44fd-bf7d-ea06c26be2e82021-07-19T14:00:05-04:002021-10-06T18:12:04-04:00Preserving the Harvest: Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year2021-07-30 09:30:00 -0400Julie PetersonPreservation techniques to help capture the bounty of the garden harvest or farmers' market hauls through canning, dehydrating, refrigerator pickling, fermentation or cold storage.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:03a435b2-8369-46b5-b92b-57becfe066522021-06-10T14:41:24-04:002022-01-01T20:58:48-05:00Food as Medicine: The Healing Power of Nutrition2021-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Julie PetersonWell-being is increasingly linked by researchers to a healthy diet, motivating many people and the medical community to take seriously plant-based diets and the role of gut microoganisms.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:88f46fd5-301b-4a64-857b-7b8e5042ea6e2021-06-15T11:50:42-04:002022-01-01T20:58:54-05:00Sizzling on the Grill: Healthy, Sustainable Summer Fare2021-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Laura Paisley BeckDelicious, green alternatives to traditional, carbon-emitting grilling methods including chemical-free charcoal, healthy plant-based grilled foods and eco-friendly dinnerware.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:db6ef51b-419e-4cd6-9eb7-f9ec1b3be64b2021-04-21T14:07:21-04:002021-06-02T00:26:58-04:00Baby Bites: Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies2021-04-30 09:30:00 -0400Sandra YeyatiSave money and control what goes into little tummies with these tips for introducing and feeding healthy homemade baby foods.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f69aabb9-beec-49d8-af31-d46da7e4cada2021-03-15T11:44:27-04:002021-06-02T00:22:49-04:00Spring Cleaning the Body: Simple Ways to Detox Naturally2021-03-31 09:30:00 -0400April ThompsonShake off the sluggishness of winter and jumpstart new healthy habits by “spring cleaning” the body with these healthy detox and cleanse diet tips.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>