Category: The GHN Blog
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Why Matcha Works Better For Me Than Coffee
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a hard core matcha enthusiast. It’s tasty, it’s nutritious, and it doesn’t flare up my anxiety like coffee does. But let me start by telling you how I got into matcha tea in the first place. Back in high school, I never really felt the need…
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How Being a Culinary Camp Counselor Taught Me to Love Cooking Again
When I was younger, I used to get so excited to get in the kitchen and start cooking. It signified my coming-of-age and independence. I was trusted enough to create a meal for people. But then as I got older, real life hit me. I became busy, and so wrapped up in all of the…
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28 Ways to Use Less Plastic
Hopefully by now we’ve all heard about the dangers of plastic pollution and the detrimental effects it has on our environment. But just to refresh your memory, here are some fast facts about plastic pollution (thanks National Geographic): About 18 billion pounds of plastic waste flow into the oceans each year. 40% of plastic waste…
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5 Reasons Why Everyone Needs RXBARs in Their Life
I’m sure many of you have heard of the product called the RXBAR. In case you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. In recent years, I’ve seen protein bars take a turn for the worse. Either they’re filled with sugar, synthetic protein powder, artificial sweeteners, or all of the above. However, in 2013, a revolutionary idea was…
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My Favorite Granola Recipe
Granola is one of my favorite additions to a meal. There are so many ways it can be used to spice up a boring food. Whether you’re adding it to your smoothie, mixing it in with your yogurt or applesauce, or sprinkling it on some fruit, you really can’t go wrong. Though there are tons…
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Is There a Certain Type of Honey You Should Be Buying?
We’ve all heard that honey has some amazing health benefits. It’s like liquid gold for the body. But what if the honey you’ve been buying actually isn’t good for you at all? Turns out, only a certain type of honey contains all of these amazing health benefits. And that’s raw honey. What is Raw Honey? And…
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Why Yoga Can Be Beneficial For Anyone
More often than not, we consider ourselves to be “relaxing” when we are actually doing somewhat stressful activities. I don’t know about you, but some of my favorite shows to watch on Netflix are action-packed dramas. Though I like to consider watching TV a lazy, winding-down activity, in reality, I probably couldn’t be less relaxed.…
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What is a “Plant-Based” Diet & Why is it a Good Idea?
There is somewhat of a stigma around the phrase “plant-based.” Despite what many may think, a plant-based diet is not necessarily a vegetarian or vegan diet. Yes, vegans and vegetarians obviously eat a plant-based diet. But that doesn’t mean that meat-eaters can’t follow a plant-based diet as well. Essentially, the term “plant-based” means to eat…