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Making Your Own Blue Zone

Savannah Helm

Making Your Own Blue Zone

Blue Zones are regions of the world where people live significantly longer, healthier lives, often reaching ages well into their 90s and beyond. These areas share common lifestyle traits like plant-based diets, regular physical activity, strong social connections, and a sense of purpose. As interest in these regions grows, many wonder if it’s possible to create man-made "Blue Zones" by adopting their principles.

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Effective Leadership: Balancing Business Strategies with Empathy

Savannah Helm

Effective Leadership: Balancing Business Strategies with Empathy

These days, being a leader isn’t just about hitting goals or having the best business strategies. It’s also about being genuinely interested in the people you work with. David Dodson’s The Manager’s Handbook and Michael A. West’s Compassionate Leadership explore these crucial aspects—managing effectively while showing up as a human. Here’s the key points on how to bring these ideas together.

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Crafting Picture-Perfect Plates: A Guide to Professional Food Styling

Savannah Helm

Crafting Picture-Perfect Plates: A Guide to Professional Food Styling

With social media and digital platforms playing a significant role in how food is consumed and shared, understanding the fundamentals of food styling is essential for recipe developers. Raeanne Sarazen, MA, RDN, FAND, author of The Complete Recipe Writing Guide, highlights the importance of presentation in ensuring your recipes capture attention.

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Where Art and Science Collaborate: Recipe Writing for RDNs

Savannah Helm

Where Art and Science Collaborate: Recipe Writing for RDNs

Creating professional recipes with a health focus requires developing, testing, and refining to ensure they are flavorful, precise, and nutritionally robust. For Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs), this process is a natural extension of their expertise in promoting healthy eating habits. The Complete Recipe Writing Guide by Raeanne Sarazen is the essential companion for budding recipe developers and a trusted reference for seasoned pros. 

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From Tide to Table: Oysters Leading the Way in Sustainability

Savannah Helm

From Tide to Table: Oysters Leading the Way in Sustainability

As we navigate the culinary landscape in search of sustainable and nutrient-rich foods, one emerges from the depths of the sea as a true champion: the oyster. Nestled within its humble shell lies a powerhouse of nutrition and ecological benefits. During National Nutrition Month, we're called to contemplate the wider ramifications of our food choices, and with its abundant nutritional content and profound ecological impact, the oyster presents a compelling argument for embracing sustainable dining practices.

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