Natural Awakenings Twin Cities March 2023

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET letter from the publisher TWIN CITIES EDITION Publisher Candi Broeffle Editors Cheryl Hynes Randy Kambic Ad Sales Candi Broeffle Design & Production Sara Shrode CONTACT US P.O. Box 27617 Golden Valley, MN 55427 Ph: 763-270-8604 NAtwincities.com SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are available by sending $25 (for 12 issues) to the above address. CONTACT US P.O. Box 154 Far Hills, NJ 07934 Ph: 239.206.2000 NaturalAwakenings@KnoWEwell.com © 2023 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing. Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. Please call to find a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised. Check with a healthcare professional regarding the appropriate use of any treatment. Natural Awakenings Magazine is ranked 5th Nationally in CISION’S ® 2016 Top 10 Health & Fitness Magazines NATIONAL TEAM CEO Kimberly B. Whittle COO/Franchise Sales Joe Dunne Asst. Director of Ops Heather Gibbs Layout Designer Gabrielle W-Perillo Financial Manager Yolanda Shebert Digital Content Director Rachael Oppy National Advertising Lisa Doyle-Mitchell Natural Awakenings is printed on recycled newsprint with soy-based ink. March is the month of the year at Natural Awakenings that we honor all things food and nutrition. Many of us are adding more fresh produce into our diets, yet the inflated cost of groceries can make it difficult to do so. For many of us experiencing less people in our home due to children leaving the nest or, in my case, transitioning from caring for four adults (who loved to eat) to only my husband and me, purchasing and cooking smaller amounts of food is initially disorienting. For the past 30-plus years, I have purchased the majority of our Candi Broeffle fresh produce at farmers markets or, in winter months, the large membership warehouses. Now that we no longer need eight green peppers a week or a 20-pound bag of onions at a time, I have been trying to find an affordable way to purchase smaller amounts of these items. I am surprised by the difference in cost per item and often the inferior quality. It has made me think about how we can still get the quality and cost to which we are accustomed without wasting food we cannot use before it goes bad. Growing up in a large farm family with limited resources, I learned a lot about properly storing the food we grew, including canning, freezing and dehydrating. These are all fantastic options for extending the life of fresh produce, but your fruits and vegetables are no longer in the raw state. Some of the tricks I have learned to extend the life of our raw produce include: • Nearly ripe bananas – if non-organic, rinse the entire bunch of bananas with cool water to remove the ethylene gas used to make it ripen them, which will slow the process. Store in a cool space and wrap the stem of all bananas with aluminum foil. • Bell peppers, celery, lettuce and zucchini – clean with a mixture of white vinegar and water, dry completely, wrap in aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator. Cut bell peppers with the seeds removed can also be stored this way to extend their freshness. • Berries, grapes and cherry tomatoes – clean and dry thoroughly and store in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add a paper towel to the bottom of the jar to absorb any moisture. These will last up to three weeks when stored this way. • Whole lemons and ripe avocados – place in a wide mouth canning jar, cover with water and a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator. If you have used only half an avocado, you can store the other half, with the pit in place, in the water as well. • Carrots and cucumbers – clean, cut, place in a glass jar, cover with water and a tightfitting lid and place in the refrigerator. • Fresh herbs – cut the stems and place in a jar of cold water, cover the tops with a plastic bag and place in the refrigerator. For dill, I prefer to clean, dry, chop and freeze it on a parchment-covered cookie sheet. Once frozen, place in a freezer bag and roll to remove the air. It can be used the same as you would fresh dill and tastes just as good. Another idea I have recently implemented is to share with friends larger quantity purchases. We have a small number of single people and couples who now purchase some of the produce, eggs and other items I regularly buy from the membership warehouse. I do most of the shopping and divvying up of the items which is ideal as it allows me to continue purchasing at the best prices sans waste. With the increasing costs of groceries and living expenses, we need to be more creative and collaborative—Bonus: it is also a great way to build community spirit! In Friendship, Candi Broeffle, Publisher 4 Twin Cities Edition NAtwincities.com
Natural Awakenings is a network of natural lifestyle magazine publishers empowering local communities with knowledge, resources and connections to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet. 14 14 VEGGIES FOR THE WIN Five Reasons to Choose a Plant-Based Lifestyle 17 THE 411 ON HEALTH COACHING Contents 17 18 THRIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS How to Reduce Inflammation and Promote Neuroregeneration 20 20 TERRY WAHLS on Managing Autoimmune Disease With Lifestyle Interventions 22 SWEET LULLABY Better Sleep for Children 22 ADVERTISING & SUBMISSIONS HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 763-270-8604 or email Publisher@NAtwincities.com. Deadline for ads: the 15th of the month. EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Email articles, news items and ideas to: Publisher@NAtwincities.com. Deadline for editorial: the 5th of the month. CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Email Calendar Events to: Publisher@NAtwincities.com. Deadline for calendar: the 10th of the month. REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 239-449-8309. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. 24 UNDERSTANDING THE SIX ORGANS OF DETOXIFICATION 25 THE CELLULAR MAGIC OF COMPASSION DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 8 health briefs 10 global briefs 12 eco tip 18 healing ways 20 wise words 22 healthy kids 25 inspiration 26 calendar 27 classified ad 28 resource guide March 2023 5
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