8/26/24: 🚒 Heroic sacrifice, psychedelic potential, plastic good news

Happy Monday my friend,

🌽 To start your week off with some good news: an entrepreneur from India has created a plastic-like bag (made from corn waste) that decomposes in 180 days. There are so many solutions just waiting to be implemented on a broader scale. That’s what drives us to continue the ECL newsletter.

🧑‍🚒 BE THE CHANGE: In the wake of the devastating fires that destroyed Jasper, Alberta and its National Park, many firefighters are putting their lives on the line to protect what’s left of the surrounding forests, wildlife, cities and human lives. Some of these courageous firefighters tragically do not return from such difficult yet necessary endeavors fighting for the environment— read about one of these brave souls here.

🍋 RECIPE OF THE WEEK: If you never thought lentils and lemon could work together—they most certainly do in this delicious Lemony Lentil Soup! It’s the perfect match for a grilled cheese sandwich (dairy or non-dairy) on a cold day if you so desire— and packed full of other healthy veggies and herbs: including carrots, coriander, onions, garlic, turmeric, and more.

🌰 SUPERFOOD SPOTLIGHT: From supplement to superfood, and now— to superfood cereal! Ever heard of psyllium husk? This high fiber plant is common on pharmacy shelves as a natural digestive regulator. Now, psyllium husk or powder is added to some healthy whole grain cereal blends and other foods. Psyllium is a safe gut booster, super prebiotic, and digestive regulator… when used in moderation. Don’t overdo this one! And don’t miss the full roster of this superfood’s benefits.

🧠 MIND: Psychedelics are at the leading edge for helping certain untreatable mental conditions such as PTSD, chemical addiction, and treatment-resistant depression. Now, scientists at U.C. Davis are finding ways to literally track the effects and paths that psychedelic compounds take through the brain’s neural networks, and that spark neuroplastic healing and restructuring: including psilocybin, DMT, and more… all with the help of a special small protein.

🤸 BODY: Did you know? Some of the body mechanics and moves of break-dancers literally push the limits of physics! Just this year in 2024, breakdancing debuted as an official sport in the Paris Summer Olympics. Read more about breakdancing (also called “breaking”), its history leading up to becoming an Olympic sport, the athleticism behind its gravity-defying moves, and more.

💆 SPIRIT: Have you ever tried a “limpia”? Maybe you need one. Mateo Hoke, a skeptic, shares this purifying and energy-healing experience performed by Peruvian healer and medicine woman Antoinnette Chirinos, and how it restored daily zen in some unexpected ways. “Limpia” is based on the Spanish word “to clean”— and that’s what a limpia does: is clean one’s energy fields. If you’re curious, find a reputable curandero, curandera, or similar to perform one for you.

🥕 Dream pantry for healthy meals any time

Is one of your dreams to have a fully stocked pantry filled with fresh nutrient-dense food?

Then you’re going to want to download the Create Your Dream Pantry Guide from our friends at Grow Your Own Vegetables.

>>> Download your Create Your Dream Pantry Guide HERE 

This guide (easy-to-download and print) contains done-for-you templates to transform your fresh food journey into a year-round lifestyle.

• Plan the pantry you’ve always dreamed of having

• Receive done-for-you templates to simplify the process

• Get guidance on what to include in your pantry

• Take the action steps to create your dream pantry

Enjoy all the benefits of preserving your vegetables—nutritious, tasty, and easily accessible food all year long!

>>> Click HERE to receive your copy of the Create Your Dream Pantry Guide 

And when you download your Guide, you’ll also receive a ticket to Grow Your Own Vegetable’s upcoming Enjoy Your Harvest Workshop Series. This 3-day online interactive event was created to inspire you with new tasty garden-fresh creations and provide you with practical tips and techniques for utilizing and preserving your own food.

Follow along with fresh food experts for some new and exciting ways to incorporate fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs—and even flowers!—into your meals. From garden to table, you’ll be guided every step of the way.

The Enjoy Your Harvest Workshop Series is happening September 4-6 so mark your calendars!

Click HERE to download your Create Your Dream Pantry Guide AND receive your complimentary ticket to the upcoming Enjoy Your Harvest Workshop Series. 

Enjoy your harvest!

To a healing future,

— Rob