How To Beat the Summertime Blues  

Though many of us struggle to feel our best during the winter months, summer is often painted as the exact opposite: a joyful, relaxed stretch of sunshine and beautiful weather, with not even a hint of stress on the horizon.  … Continue Reading →

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 0 minutes | Total: 15 minutes | Makes: 4 servings  Ingredients  Instructions  Nutrition Facts (per serving)  Calories: 285 | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 540mg | Fiber: 8g… Continue Reading →

Can Your Lunch Fight Pollen? What To Eat During Allergy Season 

If seasonal allergies are getting in your way of enjoying the spring, you’re not alone. Did you know that over a quarter of adults in America suffer from seasonal allergies (sometimes called hay fever)?   There’s an old wives’ tale (and some misinformation… Continue Reading →

How to Be Kinder Each Day 

Kindness is inherently human. From childhood, we are typically hard-wired to show empathy and caring for others. However, it takes practice to nurture kindness into a habit.   Kindness is a gift freely given to others, and an intentional focus on… Continue Reading →

Vegan Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwiches 

Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 30 minutes  Serves: 8  Ingredients   For the Barbecue Jackfruit:   2 cans young green jackfruit in water or brine (not in syrup)   1 white or yellow onion, sliced thin  2 tablespoons olive oil  1/2 teaspoon each: paprika and cumin   1 teaspoon each:… Continue Reading →

Plant-Powered Protein: Homemade Vegan “Chicken”

If you’ve been curious about adding more plant-based protein to your week without relying on heavily processed mock meats, homemade seitan is one of the most rewarding places to start. Made from vital wheat gluten, it’s chewy, hearty, and packs roughly 25 grams of protein per… Continue Reading →

Four Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 

Research supports that nature has the power to nurture in so many ways. Spending time outdoors can relieve stress, improve brain functioning and memory, sharpen focus, reduce negative rumination, and enhance creativity. This Earth Day, step outside and enjoy the natural environment surrounding… Continue Reading →

Springtime Lemon Lavender Cookies 

Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 10 minutes  Serves: 12  Ingredients   1 cup gluten free baking flour, or regular oat flour   1/3 cup coconut sugar, or sugar of choice  1/4 teaspoon salt   1/2 teaspoon baking soda   1 tablespoon dried lavender, finely chopped   1/2… Continue Reading →

Reinventing Work: Leveraging Our Uniquely Human Strengths

What quantitative social science tells us about the value of work as a pathway to Human Flourishing There is something fundamental about work that goes beyond the paycheck, beyond the title on a business card, beyond the metrics we track… Continue Reading →

Redefining Happiness: Wisdom From History’s Greats 

March 20 is the International Day of Happiness, which makes this month a great time to reflect on what happiness means to you.    To be happy is defined as “feeling or showing pleasure or contentment,” “satisfied with the quality or standard of” or “having… Continue Reading →

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