Letter from Publisher
A growing number of
Americans are moving away from meat and toward plant-based foods, just queue up
the Impossible Burger as an example. Who would have ever thought that a fast
food restaurant centered around “burgers” would offer a meatless entrée? April
Thompson shares the secrets of making this a seamless transition in “The Roots
of Good Health: Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet.” If you’re interested in trying
to eat more plant-based, we have some great classic recipes such as Vegan
Popcorn and Walnut Meat Tacos. Trying to incorporate more opportunities to eat
less meat and more plants benefits body, soul and the environment.
We also focus on hemp
and the ever-popular cannabidiol (CBD) oil. A crop that was illegal in the U.S.
for close to 100 years, has now become the buzzword for all that ails you and
your pets. CBD oil is derived from the hemp plant, an essential oil that is
extracted from the flowers and leaves and does not give you a high as with
marijuana; there is very little THC in CBD oil (.3 percent or less).
There is reason for the
hype, because CBD can be very beneficial. I have been using it for a few years
now and have found a cream that helps pain and use gummies for sleep. My father
uses cream for his feet to help neuropathy and my dog, Oso, has been taking it
for cancer pain, as well. In “CBD’s New Frontier, Help for Mental Health” we
see that it is being used for anxiety, depression and other mental health
issues.
There is a lot to learn
about CBD because as with most things, not all CBD is created equal. Do your
homework. Education is key to learning and utilizing the highest-quality CBD.
In “What’s Really in the Bottle?”, by Meredith Montgomery, we answer some of
those questions about what to look for in a CBD oil.
Hemp has also fueled high
hopes among farmers, agricultural researchers, manufacturers and consumers for
its use in a host of fiber-based products and its potential to combat climate
change. Don’t miss Julie Peterson’s enlightening article, “Hemp Gets Hot: Meet
the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet.”
Be sure to also check
out pointers on pet diets to inspiring words from Meg Lundstrom about
“synchronicity” and how we can encourage the sometimes life-changing
coincidences that can have a profound influence on our lives.
In health and
happiness,
Claire
