Mindfully Rooted Meals & Movement

04/26/2026

From The First and Last Freedom by J. Krishnamurti

04/26/2026

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60 likes. "Why do I suffer? | Krishnamurti"

04/26/2026

04/26/2026

Meditation on death and dying by Krishnamurti

04/26/2026

Meditation on death and dying and grief from Elisabeth Kubler Ross.

04/26/2026

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Definitely agree 🙏🏻💖 Most often, people are not looking to heal. They're looking to be met in their suffering, to have someone commiserate, and confirm their concept of reality. When I listen to someone, I listen beyond the words. What is really being communicated? If you come to me, I will not commiserate, pity, or confirm a false paradigm. However, I won't argue. If you're convinced that is the way it is, I will listen. I can hear that there is no desire to change. Something else is processing. It takes a great deal of courage to let go of identity tied to habits, beliefs; to question commonly accepted paradigms, to discover what's true. Most people are afraid to be perceived as "having got it wrong", as if being mistaken is worse than death. And that's what needs to process first, before insight can ever be received.

04/26/2026

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04/25/2026

04/25/2026

The good bacteria are nourished by fiber-rich foods, like fruits, veggies, whole grains, and beans. Many bad bacteria—those that may contribute to disease—are fed by meat, including seafood, junk food, and fast food, as well as dairy and eggs. http://bit.ly/2sPVd6L

04/25/2026

Mixed messages on your plate - who’s right? 🤔

New federal dietary guidelines and leading expert recommendations don’t always align and that confusion has real consequences for public health.

This article breaks down the science behind the debate, comparing insights from the American Heart Association and the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines - and where they diverge.

Key takeaway: while there’s agreement on eating more whole, plant-rich foods and limiting ultra-processed options, inconsistencies in messaging (especially around protein and saturated fat) can make it harder to follow truly evidence-based nutrition.

👉 Read the full breakdown and see what the science actually says:
https://loom.ly/sjIiNcw

04/25/2026

A significantly increased blood cholesterol can be seen within hours of eating a slice of cake made from coconut oil, but not from the same cake made from flaxseed oil.

A month-long randomized, controlled, crossover study looking at the impact of two tablespoons of virgin coconut oil per day found that it elevated cholesterol 14% over control (safflower oil). The increase in LDL (bad) cholesterol from coconut oil would be expected to have an adverse effect on heart health, specifically atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

A common misconception is that the saturated fat in coconut oil is made up mainly of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). In fact, it’s mostly lauric and myristic acids, which have potent LDL raising effects. If your goal is to reduce heart disease, the leading killer among men and women in the United States, then coconut oil should be avoided.

Coconut oil isn’t only bad for our cholesterol. It can increase insulin resistance, which can eventually lead to type 2 diabetes. This worsening of insulin resistance was seen even after study participants made healthier lifestyle choices, such as increasing intake of fruits and vegetables, cutting down on sugars and animal fat, and walking for exercise.

While coconut milk may seem like a healthy choice, it has been shown to acutely impair artery function—as much as a Sausage and Egg McMuffin. So, whether a meal has mostly meat-and-oil fat or coconut milk fat, our arteries similarly clamp down. Although coconut fat in the form of coconut milk may not have the same effects on cholesterol as coconut oil, frequent consumption (defined as three or more times a week) has been associated with increased risk of vascular disease, stroke, and heart attack. So, we should really try to reduce the amount of coconut milk we consume, too, and opt for soy milk or other dairy-free options instead.

See our coconut videos to learn more.
“Coconut Oil and Abdominal Fat” at https://bit.ly/2nSILpG
“Coconut Oil and the Boost in HDL “Good” Cholesterol” at: https://bit.ly/3zXDkWY
“What About Coconuts, Coconut Milk, and Coconut Oil MCTs?” at https://bit.ly/2yNr4rJ

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