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Today's newsletter is about sharing a few of my favorite things of late so let me know if you find any of these shares helpful.

Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinson. This book is AMAZING! I read a chapter and I discover so many things about food that I never knew. I love to cook and have been digging into food, especially vegetables for many years and like to think I know more than the average bear but this book blew me away! A few examples...corn did not start out sweet and had much more protein than it does now. Our common carrots wild ancestor was actually purple and from Afghanistan. It has infinitely more phytonutrients than the orange version. She teaches you how to prepare and get the most nutrient value out of all of our food with tips like cooked whole carrots served with olive oil have up to 8x more beta-carotene than raw baby carrots!

Shout out to Rachelle Robinett who turned me on to this fantastic book.

2. Ashwagandha - What I love about my work is that I am connected with many functional medicine providers who share new discoveries and ways to support our health. Here is the newest research on Ashwagandha.

One capsule before meals with enzymes can help to trigger the leptin receptors (regulates energy and appetite) to help with satiety, blood glucose, then in turn mood and less eating.

While research is limited on ashwagandha's interaction with leptin specifically when taken with meals, some studies suggest that ashwagandha may indirectly impact leptin levels and appetite regulation by reducing stress, improving leptin sensitivity, and potentially reducing food cravings. It's also worth noting that ashwagandha is often studied for its ability to manage stress, which can indirectly influence appetite and potentially leptin levels. I and many clients have found this to be a helpful support.

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3. Ginger tea - My niece who is a functional medicine dietitian..shared this recently about ginger tea. It's one of her go to suggestions for those who have constipation. A cup of ginger tea after a meal can help with digestion and constipation. Now...I've known for a long time that it supports digestion but this connection I didn't put together. It's always my go to after lunch but mostly because I love ginger but this is a bonus for those who feel like they need some balance in that area.

Shout out to Colleen...you can follow her here: Colleen Bush

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