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Tag Archives: Nutrition
How Does Nutrition Affect the Bereaved?
An interview with Frances Holmes, nutrition consultant and grief practitioner, Part Two
Today SevenPonds concludes our discussion with Frances Holmes, a certified nutrition consultant and integrative grief practitioner. She specializes in helping people change their diets to improve their quality of life and also works with the bereaved. Frances’ practice is based … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Death of a Loved One, Diet, Food, Frances Holmes, Grief, Loss, Nutrition, Produce, Professional Advice, Protein
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How Does Nutrition Affect The Bereaved?
An interview with Frances Holmes, nutrition consultant and grief practitioner, Part One
Today SevenPonds speaks with Frances Holmes, a certified nutrition consultant and integrative grief practitioner. She specializes in helping people change their diets to improve their quality of life and also works with the bereaved. Frances’ practice is based on the … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Bauman College, Bereavement, Blood Sugar, Diet, Food, Frances Holmes, Grief, Holistic, Loss, Nutrition, Professional Advice, Somatic
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A New Study Links Fried Potatoes and Early Death
Researchers look for connections between fried foods and mortality
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has some bad news about French fries. A recent study by the National Research Council in Padova, Italy, found a possible link between fried potatoes and early death. According to the study, people who eat fried … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Remember Your Loved One With Their Favorite Food
Connect to shared moments with a belly-and-soul-nourishing meditation
Our Tip of the Week: We often connect with our loved ones over necessary, daily things such as food. Sharing a meal together is one of the oldest and most profound ways of bonding, because it creates the space for … Continue reading
When Your Dying Loved One Refuses Food
As your loved one’s body fails, feed their soul with kindness and love
Join SevenPonds each month as Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN, offers practical on-hand guidance to demystify the dying process. As an RN since 1976, Tani has been working to empower families and healthcare professionals to have the best end-of-life experience possible both through education and the … Continue reading
Posted in Dying Well
Tagged appetite, Dying Process, Dying to Know, Dying Well, End-of-life care, Nourishment, Nutrition, Tani Bahti
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Our Weekly Tip: Stock Up on Healthy Snacks to Maintain Energy and Focus
Having a few favorite healthy snacks on-hand increases energy and mental clarity through grief
Our Tip of the Week: When someone you love dies, and your world seems to be coming undone, the last thing most of us want to do is worry about what to make for dinner. Shopping, food preparation and the … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Balance, Diet, Eating, Food, Grief, Nourishment, Nutrition, Self-care, SevenPonds Tips
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