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5 Ways to Reduce Waste
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A GUEST BLOGPOST by Eryn Grace Hi all, I’m Eryn! I am an elementary school teacher living in Iowa City with my husband. Just like my sister Elsa, I am passionate about wellness and living life to the fullest. I am stepping in to write a guest post on a topic I care a…
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Why Should You Eat In-Season For Your Zip Code?
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In my last two blogpost I wrote extensively about LIGHT! We discussed how light affects us positively and negatively. Sunlight also affects how crops are grown and determines what foods grow in season. You’re probably saying “okay, great… but why should I eat in-season?”, right? I am about to answer that question and explain…
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LIGHT, Environment, and your Longevity part 2
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Part 1 of Light, Environment, and your Longevity we discussed the different types of light: natural sunlight and artificial light (AL). We talked about the benefits of being in an environment of natural sunlight. An environment of natural sunlight allows proper circadian rhythms which control our “master clock” and all other biological processes. When…
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LIGHT, Environment, and your Longevity part 1
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When I say “light”, do you think of the sun, the light coming from your phone/computer screen, or the lights turning on when you flip the switch? Why is light so important? I would say that light is one of the most important things to understand in our journey to optimizing our health. The…