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Fran Benedict
A member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, Fran, holds a particular interest in the mind+body connection with an emphasis on the gut-brain relationship and its impact on mental health, inflammation, hormones, and the nervous system. She believes Food is Medicine and helps people reconnect to food as a positive source of energy and life. She has led a range of health-promotion initiatives and workshops at Pinterest, Active.com, Feeding America, The Boys and Girls Club, and Stanford University Center for Continuing Studies. She also leads health-promotion planning efforts with global gatherings such as Wisdom 2.0 and Dreamforce, the annual conference for Salesforce, to promote mindfulness in the digital age.
Fran loves friends, family, nature, organic gardening, cooking, running, yoga, meditation, swimming, camping, exploring, photography, dancing, and not taking herself too seriously.
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Goodbye Sodium: 7 Herbs That Taste Better Than Salt
Sodium has long been used as a primary flavor enhancer. We need sodium to support the body in maintaining its hydration levels and electrolyte balance, but we tend to rely on it more heavily than we n …
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4 Types of Gluten-Free Noodles for a Healthy Noodle
The noodle is far too versatile to be left to one variety or method of preparation. There are multiple types of noodles and even more ways that they can nourish your body and mind.You can stick to the …
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5 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Fall—Plus 3 Recipes
Fall brings shorter days, longer nights, cooler weather, and a new menu of seasonal foods to help keep your body balanced and well. The fall harvest is full of antioxidant- and fiber-laden fare from B …
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5 Creative Ways to Feed the Hungry
It’s estimated that 48.1 million Americans lived in food-insecure households in 2014, according to Feeding America. And an estimated 100 billion pounds of food are thrown away annually in the United S …
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Health Benefits of Cooking with Cast Iron
Ever been curious about ways to prepare food that are conducive to healthy eating? Well, it turns out, you can pair your nourishing foods of pleasure with cast iron cookware to increase health benefit …
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15 Nutrient-Dense Foods to Add to Your Diet
Your diet is supposed to include so many vitamins and minerals and anti-inflammatories and antioxidants and more! If you want to elevate your way of eating for higher energy and vibrant health, you'll …
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Vitamin “F”: Forgiveness—and the Power of Letting Go
Learning to forgive doesn't always come easy, and it's a patient and tender process. Many times, forgiveness can feel more like a weakness than an act of courage and strength.Let's explore how elevati …
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3 Herbal Smoothie Recipes to Nourish Your Nervous System
Using herbs to support your nervous system is a fantastic addition to managing mild stress and anxiety. Here are three herbal smoothie recipes for you to try.Are you interested in learning about a not …
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