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Good Housekeeping Air Fryer Cookbook: 70 Delicious Recipes (Good Food Guaranteed)
by Susan Westmoreland Good HousekeepingEnjoy healthier, delicious versions of all your favorite foods with this introductory air fryer cookbook from Good Housekeeping. Harnessing the power of circulating hot air, air frying allows you to roast, bake, and enjoy the taste and crunch of fried foods—but without as much oil or grease. Who better than Good Housekeeping to explain all the basics of using this trendy miracle machine? Home cooks will find 70 family-pleasing healthy recipes for favorite comfort food dishes, including Chicken Caprese, Rye-Crusted Pork Chops with Apple Slaw, Finger Lickin&’ Fish Tacos, Jalapeño Poppers, and even French fries. Every recipe is triple tested in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen for guaranteed success every time.
Good Housekeeping Easy Gluten-Free!: Healthy and Delicious Recipes for Every Meal
by The Editors of Good HousekeepingGoing gluten-free is easy, thanks to Good Housekeepings user-friendly and enticing new cookbook. It takes the worry and challenge out of preparing tasty dishes for every meal, every day. In addition to mouthwatering recipes for Morning Glory Muffins, Korean Steak in Lettuce Cups, Spaghetti Squash “Pasta” Puttanesca, and even scrumptious Flourless Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake, this collection contains a wealth of information on how to eliminate gluten from your diet. It helps you: - tell if youre gluten-intolerant - shop for, and cook with, readily available gluten-free ingredients - avoid hidden gluten in packaged foods and pantry staples - prepare favorite foods… minus the gluten. With surprising (and surprisingly yummy) dishes like Oven-Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Home-Style Pad Thai, and Chicken Tikka Masala, youll almost forget that youre eating gluten-free!
Good Housekeeping Good Food for a Healthy Heart: Low Calorie * Low Fat * Low Sodium * Low Cholesterol (Good Food Guaranteed)
by Susan WestmorelandCook with your heart—FOR your heart! Taking a “stealth health” approach to mealtime, this collection of 185 delicious family-friendly recipes features everyday fare thats low in sodium, calories, and saturated fat. Vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and fish play a starring role; quick but wholesome breakfast ideas start the day deliciously; and sweet and fruity desserts provide the perfect, satisfying finishing touch. Everything tastes so good, your family will forget its also good for you! Feast on such scrumptious dishes as: Flatiron Steak with Chimichurri Sauce * Pork Roast with Salsa Verde * Chicken Parmesan Stacks * Ginger-Crusted Salmon with Melon Salsa * Glazed Rosemary Lamb Chops * Healthy Makeover Shepherds Pie * Cauliflower Mac n Cheese * Slimmed-Down Potato Skins * Banana Berry Parfaits * and much more!
Good Housekeeping Keto Diet: 100+ Low-Carb, High-Fat Recipes (Good Food Guaranteed #22)
by Good HousekeepingWith 60 easy and flavorful recipes that focus on high fats, low carbs, and lean proteins, the editors of Good Housekeeping help dieters jump-start their keto eating plan. Keto has become the diet of choice for losing weight—and it&’s also winning over converts who want to eat better and live healthier. Followers claim the popular high-fat, low-carb eating plan has helped them quickly shed pounds, while also boosting energy and relieving other ailments such as inflammation. But the diet&’s aim of inducing ketosis—a metabolic process where your body burns fat instead of carbs for energy—can leave dieters feeling like they&’re faced with restrictive meal options and difficult, overwhelming guidelines. Good Housekeeping solves the problem with 60 keto-approved, appetizing recipes made with healthy fats, delicious low-carb vegetables and fruits, and lean proteins. With a primer on how to kick-start your ketogenic eating, and tips and tricks throughout from the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, this book will become your essential reference for integrating a popular and successful diet into your lifestyle.Recipes include: Tuscan Sausage and Kale Frittata, Berry Blast Smoothie, Tomato and Mozzarella Bites, Cauliflower "Popcorn," Sesame Smoked Salmon Bombs, Bacon Cheddar Bombs, Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast, Pancetta Chicken, Wild-Mushroom Beef Brisket, Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps, Grilled Pork with Charred Harissa Broccoli, and Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini Boats!
Good Housekeeping Light & Healthy Cooking: 250 Delicious, Satisfying, Guilt-Free Recipes (Good Housekeeping Cookbooks)
by From the Editors of Good HousekeepingGreat-tasting food and guilt-free eating pleasure: with this brand-new collection of 250 light, healthy, and delicious recipes from Good Housekeeping, you dont have to sacrifice flavor to eat right. From a scrumptious homey lasagna to a strawberry-rhubarb crisp youll be proud to serve, all these dishes are family-friendly. Not only do the recipes incorporate healthful ingredients, and have 30 percent or fewer calories from fat, but many take less than a half-hour to complete. Youll even find slimmed-down versions of beloved comfort foods like burritos, burgers, pizza, pastas, and brownies. With invaluable tips on counting calories, understanding food labels, sensible shopping, and more, this cookbook makes eating well simple and satisfying.
Good Housekeeping Mediterranean Diet: 70 Easy, Healthy Recipes (Good Food Guaranteed #19)
by Susan Westmoreland Good HousekeepingEat healthily . . . and deliciously! The editors of Good Housekeeping offer 80 easy recipes perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a Mediterranean diet. Lemony Hummus. Greek Style Tilapia. Roasted Baby Vine Tomato Grilled Chicken. You can have satisfying food and be heart-healthy, too! Using the guidelines of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, Good Housekeeping offers mouthwatering and nutritious recipes made with hearty grains and beans, lean proteins, beneficial fats, and delicious fruits and vegetables. With a primer on how to eat the Mediterranean way, and tips and tricks from the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping Mediterranean Diet will become your go-to cookbook for healthy living.Recipes include: Lemon-Cilantro Eggplant Dip, Roasted Red Pepper Dip, Quinoa Stuffed Portobellos, Chicken Souvlaki, Mediterranean Hummus Egg Smash, Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad, Zesty Lemon-Herb Baked Flounder and more!
Good Housekeeping Super Salads: 70 Fresh and Simple Recipes (Good Food Guaranteed #18)
by Susan Westmoreland Good HousekeepingWith these 70 recipes, the editors at Good Housekeeping help you transform your salad from simple to super.&“This user-friendly collection makes a perfect fit for vegetarians and carnivores alike.&”—Publishers Weekly Salads are a great way to showcase seasonal fresh produce—but do you find yourself having the same lettuce-dressing combination again and again? Shake it up, with this collection from the editors of Good Housekeeping. These are their favorite, most creative recipes for turning basic salads into showstopping one-dish meals. Adaptable and delicious, these 70 salads range from refreshing accompaniments and light starters to protein-rich main courses. Whichever you choose, you&’ll discover a delectable combination of ingredients—from crunchy nuts, creamy cheeses, tangy vinaigrettes, and more—that make healthy eating exciting again. With tips and tricks from the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, you&’ll always succeed in making the humble salad into a worthy meal.Recipes include: Ginger Pork & Cucumber Salad * Rotisserie Chicken Cobb * Kale Caesar Pasta Salad * Bacon & Apple Farro Salad * Feta-Dill Greek Caesar * Beet, Mushroom & Avocado * Radicchio Salad with Roasted Fennel & Shrimp * Warm Wild Mushroom & Lentil Salad * Peanutty Edamame & Noodle Salad * Summer Tuna Salad with Sweet Potato & Basil
Good Housekeeping The Amazing Soup Diet: Eat all you want and still lose weight!
by Tara Donne and Jon ChaietEat as much as you want . . . and lose 20 pounds fast! Bonus: The meals are hearty, delicious--and ready in 20 minutes! You won't believe it's a diet! Lose weight while dining deliciously on bowl after bowl of rich, varied, stew--like soups-from sausage- and rice-filled jambalaya to cheese-laced minestrone with pasta and beans. Good Housekeeping makes it so easy: even though each soup tastes totally different from the next, they are all built from the same basic recipe. Just start with the Hearty Vegetable Soup recipe and add a few ingredients each night to create a wonderful new main course. And to make things even simpler, there's an entire meal plan with an appetizing variety of breakfasts and lunches, along with a full range of dinners. Soup is at the heart of these menus, which feature recipe variations from star chefs, including Emeril Lagasse, Lidia Bastianich, Michael Chiarello, Ming Tsai, Dean Fearing, Madhur Jaffrey, and Don Pintabona. In addition, there's advice on storing the soup and dining out, plus a complete shopping list. As always, all these recipes were triple-tested for success in Good Housekeeping's renowned test kitchens. Soup's on! Here are just a few delicious soups to try: - Hearty Vegetable-only 45 calories a cup! - Mexican Chicken - Southwest Chili - Greek Fish Stew - Emeril Lagasse's Creole Super Soup - Lidia Bastianich's Mussel Super Soup and Lentil--and her Rice Super Soup - Michael Chiarello's Napa-Style Minestrone Super Soup - Ming Tsai's Hot-and-Sour Super Soup - Dean Fearing's Southwestern Super Soup - Madhur Jaffrey's Far Eastern Super Soup - Don Pintabona's Italian Super Soup--and his Oriental Super Soup
Good Housekeeping The Supermarket Diet Cookbook
by Janis Jibrin Susan WestmorelandLet Good Housekeeping hold your hand, guiding you as you prepare tasty diet-friendly meals! Remember: people who eat at home tend to be thinner than those who eat out often. Even those who don’t feel comfortable in the kitchen can easily make these recipes, which have all been triple-tested in the magazine’s acclaimed kitchens. Most of the recipes take no more than 20 minutes from stove to table—less time than picking up calorie-laden take-out. And they’re also nutritious, so they not only help you drop pounds, but also could lower the risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other ailments. But of course, vitamins and minerals don’t lure dieters to the table: taste does, and these dishes are absolutely delicious. Meals such as Asparagus, Red Potato, and Romano Frittata; Salmon with Tomato-Olive Relish; Steak and Pepper Tortillas, and Tortellini with Zucchini and Radicchio are as palate-pleasing as they are weight-reducing. And leave room for desserts like Apricot Soufflé and Seattle Cappuccino Angel Food Cake. Both veterans of the plan and newcomers will find this cookbook—which summarizes all the Supermarket Diet basics—invaluable!
Good Housekeeping: The Supermarket Diet Cookbook
by Janis Jibrin Susan WestmorelandLet Good Housekeeping hold your hand, guiding you as you prepare tasty diet-friendly meals! Remember: people who eat at home tend to be thinner than those who eat out often. Even those who don't feel comfortable in the kitchen can easily make these recipes, which have all been triple-tested in the magazine's acclaimed kitchens. Most of the recipes take no more than 20 minutes from stove to table--less time than picking up calorie-laden take-out. And they're also nutritious, so they not only help you drop pounds, but also could lower the risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other ailments. But of course, vitamins and minerals don't lure dieters to the table: taste does, and these dishes are absolutely delicious. Meals such as Asparagus, Red Potato, and Romano Frittata; Salmon with Tomato-Oliver Relish; Steak and Pepper Tortillas, and Tortellini with Zucchini and Radicchio are as palate-pleasing as they are weight-reducing. And leave room for desserts like Apricot Soufflé and Seattle Cappuccino Angel Food Cake. Both veterans of the plan and newcomers will find this cookbook--which summarizes all the Supermarket Diet basics--invaluable!
Good Juju: Mojos, Rites & Practices for the Magical Soul
by Najah LightfootSpiritual Rites, Spell Work, and Folk Practices to Enhance Your Well-Being and Personal PowerLearn to better express your spirituality and build up your magical practice with this book's powerful spells, rituals, and tools. Designed to help you navigate whatever ups and downs life throws your way, Good Juju is your perfect choice for learning to embrace nature, the old ways, and the magick all around you.Using simple practices that don't interfere with any religions, Good Juju helps you lay a foundation for daily ritual work. You'll also learn how to craft mojos, create and work with altars, tune in to your intuition, and much more. Author Najah Lightfoot guides you in keeping your mind, body, and spirit strong as you discover your magical work and align with your higher power.
Good Kids, Bad Habits
by Jennifer TrachtenbergWhen kids start going on TV binges or devouring fistfuls of cookies, it's easy to say, "They'll grow out of it." More likely, they're acquiring bad habits that could lead to childhood obesity and chronic adult diseases, from diabetes and depression to heart trouble and osteoporosis. But by making simple changes now, you can help your children avoid these problems later. Good Kids, Bad Habits supplies the tools you need, starting with the unique RealAge® Healthy Kids Test. Based on the proven RealAge Test, which measures biological-not calendar-age, the Healthy Kids Test reveals where children are doing fine and where they're headed for health trouble. Regardless of the problem-from sleeplessness to video-game addiction-Dr. Jen has seen and solved it all, working with parents and kids together. Her insightful tips, preventive steps, and kid smarts, learned from working with thousands of children, make this book invaluable. It will help your kids grow into the healthiest adults they can be-while still allowing them to be kids.
Good Living Guide to Healing Drinks: Juices, Smoothies, Broths & Herbal Teas (Good Living Guide)
by Jennifer BrownePowerfully healing recipes for herbal teas, broths, tonics, juices, smoothies, and more! Food—and drink—has always proven to be the best medicine, and in The Good Living Guide to Healing Drinks, Jennifer Browne provides the building blocks to help soothe, restore, and strengthen our bodies from the inside out. From medicinal broths and herbal tonics to nutrient-dense smoothies and botanical-infused waters, Browne takes us through a delicious journey that finds us holding the answers to a lengthy list of common ailments. In these pages you'll find fifty delicious recipes to combat fifty common health woes, plus information on a variety of particularly healing vegetables, fruits, herbs, mushrooms, and other foods. Also included are tips for preservation of herbs and a list of helpful kitchen equipment. Discover delicious healing drinks including: Lavender Lemon Cooler for anxiety Honey Ginseng Tea for asthma Lemongrass Tonic for blood pressure Nut Butter Cacao Smoothie for depression Almond Mylk Espresso Affagato for fatigue Traditional Miso Broth for gut health Frozen Watermelon Cooler for joint pain Lemon Cayenne Tonic for weight management If you love to care for and nourish your body naturally and easily, this book is for you.
Good Medicine: Safe, Natural Ways to Solve Over 75 Common Health Problems
by Patrick HolfordThis fascinating, practical book is for everyone who values a natural approach to health. Good Medicine covers over 75 of the most common health problems and offers simple things you can do to prevent or reverse that health condition. They are all tried and tested and have been proven to work, both in clinical research but also in practice, with people like you. Each condition includes the following information:* Five or six good medicine solutions - how each solution works and what you need to do* Best and worst foods - which foods you should eat and those you should avoid* Best supplements - the most appropriate supplementsYou will also find revealing case studies and general advice on the habits that will help you stay healthy, from reducing your stress level to improving your diet and how to monitor which changes make the biggest difference to you. Covering everything from everyday ailments such as the common cold to more serious illnesses, this comprehensive book is the perfect guide to natural approaches to health.
Good Medicine: Safe, natural ways to solve over 75 common health problems
by Patrick Holford BSc, DipION, FBAThis fascinating, practical book is for everyone who values a natural approach to health. Good Medicine covers over 75 of the most common health problems and offers simple things you can do to prevent or reverse that health condition. They are all tried and tested and have been proven to work, both in clinical research but also in practice, with people like you. Each condition includes the following information:* Five or six good medicine solutions - how each solution works and what you need to do* Best and worst foods - which foods you should eat and those you should avoid* Best supplements - the most appropriate supplementsYou will also find revealing case studies and general advice on the habits that will help you stay healthy, from reducing your stress level to improving your diet and how to monitor which changes make the biggest difference to you. Covering everything from everyday ailments such as the common cold to more serious illnesses, this comprehensive book is the perfect guide to natural approaches to health.
Good Mood Food: Unlock the power of diet to think and feel well
by Natalie Savona Charlotte WattsThe ultimate guide to using the power of food to improve your mood, energy and mental wellbeing, with over 70 specially selected recipes.This brilliantly accessible diet book explains how you can use simple steps in your nutrition to manage any mood disorder.Each chapter explains how to use diet to combat the most common issues that affect people of all ages. Looking at all the ways in which disordered mood can manifest, Good Mood Food discusses specific body mechanisms, underlying causes, symptoms, nutrient needs and recipes that support these for each category: improve your energy levels, focus, resist cravings, reduce anxiety, get more sleep, tackle depression and achieve balanced hormones.Each chapter also features 6-8 recipes that are perfect to combat each issue and ends with diet plans to help you work mood-boosting ingredients into your diet every day. Drawing on the latest research into the human microbiome, mental health, and links between the gut and the brain, this book will be the perfect companion for anyone who wants to understand a little more about how what they eat affects how they feel - and what to do about it.
Good Morning Paleo: More Than 150 Easy Favorites to Start Your Day, Gluten- and Grain-Free
by Jane BarthelemyStart your day the Paleo way A good breakfast has long been touted as the secret to a great day. But if you're following a Paleo diet, traditional favorites like English muffins, yogurt, oatmeal, toast with jam, and treats like pancakes, waffles, and blueberry muffins are off the menu. Now, Jane Barthelemy, the author of Paleo Desserts, has whipped up more than 150 healthy, luscious, low-carb replacements free of gluten, grain, dairy, and refined sugar. Created to give you greater energy without hunger pangs, feelings of deprivation, or a crash later in the day, these recipes are nutrient-dense and see of the sugar and chemicals that trigger cravings and weight gain. You'll find everything from homemade staple ingredients, such as non-dairy milks and nut butters, to grain-free breads, cereals, and muffins, as well as smoothies, egg- and meat-based hearty breakfasts, and grab-n-go goodies--and they're all made with real foods: fresh vegetables, tart fruits, unprocessed meats, nuts, eggs, and refined oils. With recipes for Paleo versions of your favorite breakfasts, including: English Muffins Banana Bread High-Protein Chia-Crunch Granola Chocolate Brownie Superfood Waffles Blueberry Lemon Muffins Bacon Cauliflower Hash with Eggs Cauliflower Tater Tots Cowboy Baked Eggs Mushroom Cheese Souffle Spinach and Feta Quiche Wild Salmon Cakes with Sour Cream and many more With egg-free, tree nut-free, and meat-free options, as well as recipes that work with diabetic- and candida-friendly diets, Good Morning Paleo will give you healthy, nutritious fuel to keep you going strong throughout your day.
Good Morning Rituals: Daily Rituals to Help You Rise and Shine
by Miranda MooreDiscover the quiet power of morning rituals with this beautiful book, which is filled with simple guided self-care practices and inspiring words to help you rise and shine Every morning can be a good morning. Whether you choose to greet the day with a stretching ritual, take time over breakfast for a moment of gratitude, or perform a mindful meditation on your commute, with this book, you will discover how just a few reverent minutes each morning can imbue you with a sense of peace and purpose to last all day. Within these pages, you will find:- Over 50 ritual ideas to try, all of which are simple to carry out and will help to improve your overall well-being- An introduction to the art of using morning rituals, and helpful advice on creating your own- Inspiring quotes from well-known figures and thinkers, and affirmations to guide you in your practice
Good Morning, Sam (Stella and Sam)
by Marie-Louise Gay"I'll help you get dressed," said Stella."No," said Sam. "I can do it by myself."But Sam takes a roundabout route to getting dressed and, as usual, his big sister Stella is there to help … but this time Sam has the last laugh.Vibrant and humorous, Marie-Louise Gay's stories and pictures explore the endearing, intimate scenes of young childhood.
Good Morning, World—I Love You So: A Little Book of Gratitude
by Olivia Herrick<p>good morning, world!<p> <p>i love you so,<p> <p>and i’m very glad to say hello.<p> <p>From sunshine to an extra big spoon, there are so many things in the world to be thankful for! Luckily, showing gratitude can be as simple as waving and saying, “I love you!” With an adorable rhyme, stylish illustrations, and a positive mindset, Good Morning World, I Love You So builds a lifelong habit of gratitude and self-care for kids. Take a moment with this board book to soak in the world and teach your child to live a glass-half-full kind of life.<p>
Good Mornings: Morning Rituals for Wellness, Peace and Purpose
by Linnea DunneIn this inspirational guide, Linnea Dunne, bestselling author of Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living, shows how building a life-affirming ritual into your morning routine is an act of self-care that can benefit both your physical and mental health, enhance your productivity and positively influence your day. Whether it's a dedicated yoga practice at sunrise, mindfulness meditation just after waking, journalling while you sip your morning coffee, or listening to birdsong in the back garden before you tackle your daily commute, a morning ritual can enhance your health and wellbeing, and bring increased contentment, clarity and purpose to your day. With countless ideas for nourishing morning practices and invaluable advice on how to create a morning ritual that is unique to you and takes your individual needs, circumstances and time constraints into account, this book will help you to make the most of the peace and promise of the first moments of every day.
Good Mornings: Morning Rituals for Wellness, Peace and Purpose
by Linnea DunneIn this inspirational guide, Linnea Dunne, bestselling author of Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living, shows how building a life-affirming ritual into your morning routine is an act of self-care that can benefit both your physical and mental health, enhance your productivity and positively influence your day. Whether it's a dedicated yoga practice at sunrise, mindfulness meditation just after waking, journalling while you sip your morning coffee, or listening to birdsong in the back garden before you tackle your daily commute, a morning ritual can enhance your health and wellbeing, and bring increased contentment, clarity and purpose to your day. With countless ideas for nourishing morning practices and invaluable advice on how to create a morning ritual that is unique to you and takes your individual needs, circumstances and time constraints into account, this book will help you to make the most of the peace and promise of the first moments of every day.
Good Mourning \ ¡Buen duelo! (Spanish edition): Cómo sobrellevar las pérdidas diarias con la ayuda del Más Allá
by Theresa Caputo«Llevo toda una vida comunicándome con las almas del Más Allá. Empecé a comunicarme con mis seres queridos y los de otras personas ya fallecidas gracias a una clase de concienciación espiritual. Fue entonces cuando pude experimentar lo mucho que cuesta sanar en este lado del plano espiritual. Y así fue como empecé a usar mi don para asistir a otras personas».Al igual que ocurre con la muerte, cada uno de nosotros también procesa las pérdidas a su ritmo. Todos sentimos nuestras pérdidas en lo más profundo de nuestro ser, sean cuales sean, y por eso todas son igual de importantes. Theresa Caputo, la reconocida médium del programa Long Island Medium y autora bestseller del New York Times, se adentra en las enseñanzas que los Espíritus le comunican directa y cotidianamente, entre ellas cómo enfrentarnos al duelo de no sólo nuestros seres queridos, sino de nuestras pérdidas diarias, ya sea de un objeto, una casa, un amigo, una pareja, la juventud, la identidad, entre otras.Caputo explora con sabiduría, humor y empatía uno de los temas más difíciles de transitar, ofreciéndonos las herramientas necesarias para nombrar y sanar de la pena y el dolor a través de anécdotas personales, mantras y ejercicios que nos invitan a emprender un viaje de comprensión y sanación profundas de la mano de nuestros guías del Más Allá. Las pérdidas van y vienen, pero depende de nosotros procesarlas y ser felices. ¡Aprovechemos los consejos que nos brindan los Espíritus! THERESA CAPUTO alcanzó la fama como la psíquica y protagonista del reality Long Island Medium. Ha sido médium profesional durante más de diez años e invitada en Good Morning America, The View, The Dr. Oz Show y Ellen. Nació y se crió en Long Island, donde vive con sus dos hijos.
Good Mourning: Moving Through Everyday Losses with Wisdom from the Other Side
by Theresa CaputoTheresa Caputo, TLC’s Long Island Medium and the three-time New York Times bestselling author, teaches us how to ritualize and recover from the daily losses in our lives.Life on earth comes with losses that often go unrecognized, unacknowledged, and un-mourned. This invisible pain causes deeper emotional damage— devastation that Theresa Caputo has witnessed in many of her clients. Though they are suffering, they rarely understand where the anguish is coming from—or how to deal with it. Theresa’s clients often confuse their emotional distress with depression or anxiety. But it’s more than that. It’s grief, deep and profound, and it consumes the soul. The only relief, according to Theresa’s special gift she calls Spirit, is to pay more attention to how we experience, ritualize, and recover from the hurt in our lives.Once we name these feelings of grief, recognize the losses for what they are, and create mourning rituals around them, we can move through the pain and begin to heal. It isn’t just a good idea to mourn these types of upsets; it’s essential, so that we can then enjoy a fresh beginning.
Good Nature: Why Seeing, Smelling, Hearing and Touching Plants is Good for Our Health
by Kathy WillisA ground-breaking investigation into newly discovered evidence showing that remarkable things happen to our bodies and our minds when our senses connect with the natural world. We all take for granted the idea that being in nature makes us feel better. But if you were a skeptical scientist—or indeed any kind of sceptic—who wanted hard scientific evidence for this idea, where would you look? And how would that evidence be gathered? It wasn&’t until Dr. Kathy Willis was asked to contribute to an international project looking for the societal benefits we gain from plants that she stumbled across a study that radically changed the way she saw the natural world. In the study there was clear proof that patients recovering from gall bladder operations recovered more quickly if they were looking at trees. In fact, in the last decade there has been an explosion of &“proof" that incredible things happen to our bodies and our minds when our senses interact with the natural world. In Good Nature, Kathy Willis takes the reader on a journey with her to dig out all the experiments around the world that are looking for this evidence—experiments made easier by the new kinds of data being collected from satellites and big-data biobanks. Having a vase of roses on your desk or a green wall in your office makes a measurable difference to your wellbeing; certain scents in room diffusers genuinely can boost your immune system; and, in a chapter that Kathy calls "Hidden Sense" we learn that touching organic soil has a significant effect on the healthiness of your microbiome. What is remarkable about this book is how its revelations should to be commonsense– schools should let children play in nature to improve their health and concentration; urban streets should have trees—and yet it reveals just how difficult it is to prove this to businesses and governments. As Kathy Willis says in her narrative, "We now know enough to self-prescribe in our homes, offices or working spaces, gardens, and when out walking. However small these individual actions might be, overall they have the potential to provide a large number of health benefits. And we need to be encouraging others to do the same. Nature is far more than just something that is useful for our health. It is not a dispensable commodity. It is an inherent part of us."