7/29/24: 🏅Olympic secret, lentil recipe, rewilding the planet

Happy Monday my friend,

A few years ago I cofounded an unbiased news company called Tip News. Long story short: we ended up selling the company, but the mission to deliver ‘just the facts’ – without politically divisive agendas – is critical when it comes to remaining informed, without propaganda. There is no healing the Earth without healing our relationships to our fellow human.

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🌲BE THE CHANGE: In some countries around the world (like the UK), wild areas are unrecognizable due to farming and other human activity. Yet these conservationists pose the question: what happens to the environment when those changes go away? Does nature know how to heal itself? Read this discussion-meets-interview to discover the incredible changes that occur when you “rewild” a property, including inspiring guests like Isabella Tree: farmer, author, and conservation expert!

🫘 RECIPE OF THE WEEK: It’s a struggle finding recipes packed full of protein and that are both healthy and flavorful—but your search might be over. Try this Moroccan-inspired Anti-Inflammatory Lentil Soup recipe rich in healthy herbs and vegetables. The recipe author may surprise you: none other than Pamela Anderson, publishing her very first home cookbook later this year.

🌿 SUPERFOOD SPOTLIGHT: We might not think of it as a superfood because it’s in so many products like chewing gum, toothpaste, or ice cream…Still, mints of many kinds have incredible health properties in addition to that cooling flavor. Mint is great for digestion, better breathing, and boosting the immune system, along with tons of surprising nutrients and antioxidants…. you’ll have to read about all the rest.

🏹 MIND: Exercise makes the body AND mind feel good… doing it regularly is shown to improve memory, increase brain size (yes…size!) and prevent neurological disease. Was there some evolutionary reason for this in our ancient past? Scientists are exploring how our highly active hunter-gatherer ancestors depended on exercise to obtain food and keep healthy—but also how physical activity rewarded bigger brains and, thus, better survival. This is a fascinating read!

🏊 BODY: Olympic athletes are thought of as the pinnacle of health. While overexertion and injuries are easily their most common health issue, there’s one chronic illness that is shockingly common among the Olympians—and it’s a reminder that there’s no “picture perfect” when it comes to health and athleticism. Find out what it is and read more about it here.

🧘 SPIRIT: Tidiness and cleanliness feel healthy. They also bring mental and physical health benefits. If you’ve ever wondered why clean, beautiful spaces bring you peace just by looking at them, or being in them— and especially if you’ve wondered about any scientific reasoning for that—definitely read this article. It’s like a love letter to those who find joy and relaxation through cleaning and keeping house!

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To a healing future,

— Rob