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Lauren David

http://www.laurendavid.net
Lauren David is a Chilean-American freelance writer. She writes about food, gardening, lifestyle, tech, travel, and health and wellness. Her work has appeared in Business Insider, Budget Travel, Huffpost Personal, Greatist, The Kitchn, Reader's Digest and more. Teaching for over a decade, she's skilled at making complex ideas understandable. She has over thirteen years of experience gardening and enjoys home and outdoor DIY projects. In her spare time, you'll find her in her garden, improvising in the kitchen, or daydreaming about her next trip– both near and far.
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12 Sustainable Wellness Gifts This Holiday Season

Make holiday shopping fun and easy with these sustainable wellness products. There's something for everyone on your list.

The #1 Best Fall Allergy Fix, from a Yale Medicine Allergist

Want to take on your allergies from all sides this fall? There are some natural fall allergy...

The 8 Best Indoor Plants for Mental Health, Say Wellness Experts

Science shows our plants take care of us, too.

These Are the 9 Essential Amino Acids Your Body Needs

Amino acids are important for the body. These are the nine essential amino acids, what...
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7 Benefits of Chamomile Experts Want You to Know

Tummy aches, indigestion, and menstrual cramps are some of the ailments chamomile can soothe. Here's...

Is Hemp Milk Good for You? 10 Nutrition Facts to Know

Hemp milk is a nondairy alternative to cow's milk. Learn all about its nutrition, benefits,...
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Are Pine Nuts Good For You? Here’s What Nutrition Experts Say

Pine nuts are packed with nutrients and healthy fats. Learn more about the nutrition and...
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Here Are the Calories, Protein, and Nutrition in Black Beans

These are the benefits of black beans, including the nutrition, protein, and calories, as well...
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Is Coconut Milk Good for You?

Coconut milk is a plant-based alternative to dairy. Learn about its nutrition, benefits, and potential...
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Baobab Fruit: 10 Things Nutritionists Need You to Know

Baobab powder is full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and packed with fiber. Learn about its...
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5 Benefits of Bulgur, a Whole Grain Nutritionists Love

Bulgur is a packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. Here are the benefits of...
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This Is What a CSA Box Is—and 7 Ways It Can Improve Your Health

Got questions about community-supported agriculture? CSAs are a great way to get locally-grown produce, support...
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Is Barley Good for You? What Nutritionists Need You to Know

Barley is a whole grain loaded with nutrients. Check out the health benefits, how to...
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Is Spelt Good for You? What to Know About This Ancient Whole Grain

Spelt is an ancient grain that is similar in nutrition to wheat with plenty of...
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The Ancient Grain You Need in Your Diet: Fonio

Fonio is a small seed that's classified as an ancient whole grain and packed with...
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Sorghum: What to Know About This Gluten-Free Grain

Sorghum is a gluten-free ancient grain packed with protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Learn more...
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What is Teff? What to Know About This Gluten-Free Ancient Grain

Teff is a powerhouse seed full of essential amino acids, calcium, and other nutrients. Here...
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Buckwheat: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and How to Eat It

Here's the scoop on the seed's health benefits—plus creative and fun ways to add it...
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Amaranth: This Grain’s Nutrition, Benefits—Plus Recipes

Amaranth is a gluten-free seed that is full of protein, fiber, and micronutrients. Learn more...
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What Is Millet? Nutrition Facts, Benefits, and How to Eat It

Millet is a whole grain that is full of nutrients and has a mild corn...

The Best Air-Cleaning Plants, According to NASA

Houseplants add beauty to a space, can serve as ecotherapy and some indoor plants can...

16 Medicinal Herbs You Can Grow

Here's an A to Z guide to medicinal herbs that may help relieve common ailments...