Shopping on a budget at the Farmers’ Market

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Sustainable Food recipes: Veggie BLT

I recently wrote a Sustainable Food Beginner's Guide for MindBodyGreen, so check it out! Here's an… [more]

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Getting my hands dirty at Hayes Valley Farm!

We finally have longer, sunnier days here in the bay area, yay! So I made it a point to start getting… [more]

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Get a “Clean Start” for spring with Terry Walters’ inspiring recipes

Reprinted with permission from Clean Food © 2009 by Terry Walters, Sterling Epicure, an imprint of Sterling… [more]

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Great workout clothes for women with proceeds to good causes

Athleta sells unique, travel-friendly, cute clothing for running, outdoors, and yoga for active women.… [more]

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Thank you for visiting! Welcome to Nourish the Spirit, a site  dedicated to inspirational, sustainable, and healthy living. In the Mind, Body, Spirit section you’ll find conscious living events, and in Favorites you’ll see some of my top sites to visit. If you’re a writer, feel free to contact me to contribute.

Making gradual changes is the best way to integrate long-lasting health and sustainable living. Adding a morning yoga routine, eating less meat, or replacing your latte habit with a green smoothie – they’re all great steps. For me, wellness is about balance, joy, and staying young in body and spirit. I find this with food that makes me feel alive, movement, creativity, and exploration. Here I share products, tips, and events to keep me inspired. I hope they resonate with you!

Ways to use the site:

  • Contact me for health counseling at vera@nourishthespirit.com
  • Subscribe to my upcoming newsletters for deals on veg-friendly fashion, superfoods, and more
  • Chime in on my Tweets or share my Facebook updates
  • Check out the Community Calendar if you’re in the area, and feel free to submit an event
  • Look for classes like my sold-out Green Smoothies workshop