by Julie Thenell | Jun 16, 2025 | Nutrition
“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” Michael Pollan’s seven-word motto has become one of my mantras. I get the “eat food” part. My preference is to create meals at home from fresh, whole ingredients. I understand the “not too much” part, even though I...
by Julie Thenell | May 27, 2025 | Recipe
In early April, I headed out for what I thought was the last snowshoe of the season. Boulder, CO, received enough snow to cover the ground, which meant more snow at higher elevations. Yippee! Then, to my surprise, Mother Nature repeated herself. I got the chance for...
by Julie Thenell | Apr 9, 2025 | Recipe
Sheet pan dinners are my new favorite style of cooking. Baked on a single sheet or roasting pan, these all-in-one dinners are easy, convenient, nutrient-dense, and lend themselves to a variety of combinations. General method for sheet pan cooking: Layer all vegetables...
by Julie Thenell | Feb 12, 2025 | Health
If you’ve been following my writing for a while, you know that I promote eating vegetables. Lots of vegetables. Something green at every meal is my mantra. Vegetables, especially greens, provide a plethora of health benefits. Vegetables are packed with vitamins,...
by Julie Thenell | Jan 22, 2025 | Health
When you think about living a long, healthy life, which lifestyle factors come to mind to help you get there? Diet? Exercise? Stress management? While these pillars of health are critically important, sleep is often overlooked as a key longevity factor. Sleep is not...
