Not in crisis? Here’s your nutritional work.
Last month I shared two guiding principles for eating when you find yourself in the midst of a chaotic, stressful, or disorienting time...
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Laura Burkett
- May 31, 2016
- 2 min
An unusual place that regulated my appetite
Last July, two of my girlfriends and I went for a skinny dip in Lake Michigan on the evening of the full moon. We were the only 3 people...
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Laura Burkett
- Aug 31, 2015
- 3 min
3 Food Rules that will actually free you
Think “food rules” always means forcing and gripping? Think “permission” always means throwing in the towel and eating large or frequent...
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Laura Burkett
- May 31, 2015
- 2 min
One reason and remedy for summertime anxiety
With the warmer weather and the longer days clearly upon us, you may be feeling the excitement and anticipation of all activities unique...
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Laura Burkett
- May 15, 2015
- 2 min
Skip the wine and drink one of these to calm your nervous system
When not made conscious, emotional triggers can sabotage the best of us. We might be going about our day feeling relatively well, then a...
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Laura Burkett
- Mar 29, 2015
- 3 min
5 Habits of Savvy Eaters
Not long ago I returned from a pilgrimage of sorts for a Jungian psychology workshop/conference in the Peruvian Amazon. It was a big trip...
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Laura Burkett
- Jan 14, 2015
- 2 min
Can’t we all be friends? Where Vegan & Paleo get along…
If you are even moderately plugged into the nutrition world then I am sure you know the Paleo Diet & Vegan Diet have pretty distinct...
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Laura Burkett
- Dec 14, 2014
- 2 min
I’ve been waiting a year for this!
On Saturday I taught the final module of my 4-month workshop series, The Healthy Woman. During this workshop, we discussed the importance...
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Laura Burkett
- Nov 30, 2014
- 3 min
How to Recover from a Holiday Sugar Binge
Reflecting on my own eating history, I remember the anxiety that would accompany holiday gatherings. I’d feel so worried about what food...
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Laura Burkett
- Aug 2, 2014
- 2 min
5 Mantras of Self-Care
I was cleaning my apartment the other day and came across a list I wrote a handful of years ago I called The 5 Mantras of Self-Care. I...
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Laura Burkett
- May 31, 2014
- 3 min
20 Ways to be Good to Your Skin
Last holiday weekend was medicinal in so many ways. Along with a hike at Pine River (this stunning view below) Brandon and I managed to...
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Laura Burkett
- Apr 30, 2014
- 2 min
In a Food Rut? This video is for you!
Food ruts. We all get in em’- myself included. Sure there are time you feel inspired to prep meals or are floating on the fluffy cloud of...
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Laura Burkett
- Nov 30, 2013
- 2 min
8 Ways to Keep your Body Balanced through December
1.) Eat fermented foods - Include foods like raw sauerkraut, kombucha, or kimchee as a side to meals to keep the gut flora well populated...
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Laura Burkett
- Oct 14, 2013
- 2 min
Your Fall Menu is here
As the amount of darkness increases each day, we have the opportunity to align our eating habits and self-care practices with Fall. Why...
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Laura Burkett
- Sep 15, 2013
- 3 min
Sugar/Carb Attacks? 5 important questions to ask yourself
I don’t know about you, but I love this time of year when the air starts to have a little more bite in the morning and evening. I feel...
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Laura Burkett
- Aug 15, 2013
- 3 min
8 Ayurvedic Tips for Healthy Digestion
A teacher once described Ayurveda as “the poetry of nutrition.” Next to ancient Chinese medicine, Ayurveda honors Nature’s naturally...
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Laura Burkett
- Jul 14, 2013
- 3 min
Feeling anxious? Eat some cookies or take THIS vitamin…
Feeling a sense of urgency…shallow breathing…tension…muscle contraction…knotty stomach. Anxiety Anxiety can be described as feeling...
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Laura Burkett
- Jun 14, 2013
- 2 min
Grazing after dinner? Try these two tricks of the trade.
I have to say, in the 4.5 years I have been supporting people in the area of nutrition and eating, I’ve noticed the most common...
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Laura Burkett
- May 30, 2013
- 3 min
10 Ways to Make Eating an Art Form
Have you ever timed how long it takes you to get through a meal? Try it as an experiment. You may be shocked. 5 minutes? 10 minutes? 60...
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Laura Burkett
- May 14, 2013
- 3 min
My Secret Weapon for an Ideal Day
One of my most cherished secrets for a great day involves my morning ritual. This single thing has had so much influence on the quality...
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