Willow Health & Wellness

07/05/2026

Such an interesting reminder of how deeply connected we are to the natural world ☀️🌿

This article explores emerging research around natural daylight, circadian rhythms, blood sugar balance, metabolism, sleep and overall wellbeing - and how simply spending more time in natural light may support our health in meaningful ways.

Sometimes the most powerful wellness tools are the simplest ones 💚

Read more here:
https://thelivingproofinstitute.com/why-natural-daylight-might-be-your-secret-weapon-for-blood-sugar-control/

06/05/2026

🌿 A lovely reminder that downshifting doesn’t need to be complicated.

Small pauses woven through the day - a little sunlight, a deep breath, a favourite song, a quiet cup of tea - can gently help the nervous system settle and restore.

Sometimes the simplest rituals are the ones that bring us back to ourselves ✨

Which of these feels most nourishing to you today? 💛

Which of these downshift ideas do you plan to try this week?

01/05/2026

🌿 If you missed the premiere, there’s good news…

Last week, hundreds of thousands of people tuned in to the 2026 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries - and the response was immediate.

“Why isn’t this front-page news?”
“I had no idea nutrition science had come this far.”
“I’m rethinking what’s on my plate tonight.”

It’s the kind of series that can genuinely shift the way we think about food, health, and the small daily choices that shape our wellbeing.

This weekend, all eight episodes of the 2026 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries are available to watch for free 🌿

Hosted by Ocean Robbins and Nichole Dandrea-Russert, the series brings together 41 respected doctors, researchers, and nutrition experts to explore the latest thinking in food, health, and long-term wellbeing.

It’s thoughtful, practical, and deeply empowering - with insights you can begin applying straight away.

If you’ve been meaning to watch - or would like to revisit a favourite episode - this is a lovely opportunity to dip in ✨

You can explore it here:
https://summit.foodrevolution.org/?uid=2&oid=3&affid=590

Free access is open all weekend 🌿

Doctors, nutritionists, and environmental experts share this year’s latest insights on food, health, and planetary survival in the annual Food Revolution Summit Docuseries.

28/04/2026

🌿 Protein becomes increasingly important as we move through the years 🌿

It helps maintain muscle, supports immune function, and plays an important role in strength, balance and resilience.

When protein intake is too low, it can contribute to muscle loss, reduced mobility, and a greater risk of falls and fractures.

What’s especially interesting is that research continues to show that where our protein comes from matters too. People who get more of their protein from plant foods tend to have lower rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.

If this is something you’ve been curious about, Food Revolution Network has created a helpful free guide exploring how to meet your protein needs through nourishing plant foods - along with 12 simple, protein-rich recipes 🥗

Inside, you’ll find:
✨ how protein needs shift across different stages of life
✨ simple plant foods that offer more protein than many people realise
✨ a thoughtful look at animal vs plant protein and what the research shows
✨ clarity around complete proteins, amino acids, and what your body actually needs

The guide also includes complimentary access to the 2026 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries – an eight-part series exploring the latest thinking in food, health, and long-term wellbeing.

If it feels relevant to you, you’re warmly welcome to explore it here 🌿
https://summit.foodrevolution.org/protein/?uid=31&oid=3&affid=590

A supportive resource to dip into if it feels helpful ✨



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- with The Good Stuff Earth Matters Lara Lee Smith

Can you trust that plants can give you everything you need to be strong, healthy, and vibrant? Can you trust your body to thrive? The answer is yes. This guide will show you how.

21/04/2026

🌿 A reassuring reminder of how powerful small changes can be…

A recent study explored a simple but important question:
"Can the way we eat influence how long - and how well - we live?"

✨ The findings were quite remarkable....

For those in their 20s, shifting towards a more nourishing way of eating could add a decade or more of healthy life. At 60, switching to an optimal diet could add around an extra 8 healthy years. Even later in life, the impact remains meaningful - with potential gains in both longevity and quality of life.

💚 It’s powerful reminder that what we choose each day can shape how we feel, now and in the years ahead.

If this resonates with you, there’s a beautiful (free) resource you might enjoy 🌿

It includes a simple guide to foods that support longevity, along with access to the 2026 Docuseries, which begins tomorrow, Wednesday 22 April. The series brings together a range of experts sharing insights into nutrition, lifestyle and long-term wellbeing (for us and for the planet).

You can take a look here:
https://summit.foodrevolution.org/longevity/?uid=25&oid=3&affid=590 ✨




~ with The Good Stuff Earth Matters Lara Lee Smith

Discover the top 15 foods that can help boost your health, enhance vitality, and add more quality years to your life. Download this free guidebook and start making longevity-focused choices today!

15/04/2026

Something to explore 🌿

Chronic inflammation is something many of us are navigating quietly in the background of daily life. When it’s supported and gently reduced, this can make a meaningful difference - in how we feel, how we think, and how our bodies recover and function.

There are certain foods that can help support the body in calming inflammation, and I’d love to share a simple, accessible guide that highlights seven of these in a practical way.

If it feels like something you’d like to explore, you’re warmly invited to take a look here (it's a free resource):
https://summit.foodrevolution.org/anti-inflammation/?uid=30&oid=3&affid=590

Alongside the guide, you’ll also receive access to the 2026 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries - a thoughtful series of conversations around food, health and wellbeing.

As a certified Food Revolution Network Plant-Based Coach, I really value the beautiful balance of heart and science in their work.

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Earth Matters
The Good Stuff

Discover why chronic inflammation is damaging to health, what to include in an anti-inflammatory diet, and a few foods (and recipes) that are excellent for fighting inflammation.

13/04/2026

Thanks for your support for this exciting upcoming event The Good Stuff 💚

Find out more and/or sign up here: https://summit.foodrevolution.org/?uid=2&oid=3&affid=590 💚

Ready to feel inspired about food again? 🧡

The 2026 Food Revolution Summit: The Science of Food and Wellness is back, and this year’s line-up is seriously worth tuning in for.

Leading the conversation is Zach Bush, alongside names like Mark Hyman, Michael Greger, Joel Fuhrman and Will Bulsiewicz, sharing fresh, science-backed insights on how food shapes everything from your gut to your mood.

Think: better energy, clearer thinking, stronger immunity… and practical ways to actually make it part of your day.

Inside the series:
8 bite-sized, easy-to-watch episodes
Real-life tools, recipes & simple swaps
The latest thinking on longevity & disease prevention
Live Q&As with Ocean Robbins

It’s free to watch (each episode is available for 24 hours), so you can dip in and learn at your own pace.

📅 Live from 22–29 April
Save your seat and join the global shift towards feeling better, naturally.

Sign up below:
https://summit.foodrevolution.org/?uid=2&oid=3&affid=590 -

07/04/2026

Hi lovely people 🌿

I wanted to share something special with you - from a movement I really trust and value.

I’ve been following Food Revolution Network (FRN) for many years, and I love their combination of solid science and genuine care. I also completed my coaching course through them in 2024, which made me appreciate their work even more.

They’re hosting a free online event starting 22 April:
'The Food Revolution Summit: The Science of Food and Wellness'

It brings together a range of credible doctors, scientists, and nutrition experts, sharing evidence-based insights on topics like cancer prevention, heart health, inflammation, longevity, and more.

In a world where there’s so much confusing and conflicting health advice, I’ve found FRN’s approach really grounded and trustworthy.

You don’t need to watch everything - you can just dip into the sessions that interest you most.

You can join for free here:
https://summit.foodrevolution.org/?uid=2&oid=3&affid=590

I hope you find it helpful and inspiring 💚

Doctors, nutritionists, and environmental experts share this year’s latest insights on food, health, and planetary survival in the annual Food Revolution Summit Docuseries.

23/03/2026

A gentle invitation to pause 🌿

I’ve shared a simple grounding routine on the website - something you can return to when life feels a little full or overwhelming.

Even a few quiet minutes in nature can help bring a sense of calm and balance back to the body and mind.

You’re warmly invited to take a look:
https://willowhealthwellness.com/?p=657

A simple grounding routine to calm the body and mind In our busy, modern lives, it’s easy to feel disconnected – from nature, from our bodies, and even from a sense of calm. One of the simplest ways to restore balance is something we often overlook: grounding. Grounding (also called earthing) is...

19/02/2026

Have you watched 'Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones' on Netflix yet? 🩵

It’s a beautiful and inspiring series that explores communities around the world where people live long, vibrant, connected lives - not through extremes, but through simple, nourishing daily rhythms.

I’ve shared a new article reflecting on the series and the gentle lessons it offers for our own wellbeing.

It’s a lovely reminder that longevity isn’t something we need to chase - it grows naturally from the way we live each day 🌿

If you’ve watched it - or if you do - I’d love to hear what resonated most with you.

You can read more here:
https://willowhealthwellness.com/?p=632

‘Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones’ 💙 Longevity isn’t built through extremes or willpower – it’s cultivated through simple, consistent habits supported by our environment, relationships and daily rhythms ✨ The inspiring Netflix docuseries Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones fo...

12/02/2026

Longevity isn’t built through extremes or willpower - it’s cultivated through simple, consistent habits supported by our environment 🌿✨

The Blue Zones research beautifully reflects what we know in lifestyle medicine: that food, natural movement, connection and purpose beautifully shape the way we age.

If you’re leaning toward sustainable wellbeing this year, this series is a thoughtful and inspiring place to begin 🌍💛

Forget grandiose new years resolutions! Come February, willpower has mostly fallen by the wayside, and for good reason: 2026 is your year to replace die-hard resolutions with simple diet and lifestyle shifts supported by your environment that can have lasting power—adding years to your life, and life to your years.

How to begin? Sit back, relax, and tune-in to docuseries Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones. You'll travel around the world with Dan Buettner to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.

In the early 2000s, Dan Buettner collaborated with National Geographic to reverse-engineer a formula for longevity. He scoured the globe for years in pursuit of places where people live much longer than average, and the concept of blue zones came to fruition. To date, the expeditions unveiled Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California, as blue zones with the highest rates of living centenarians.

These five spots share some similar elements — a plant-based diet, natural movement, and putting family first — that have been proven to promote longevity and health in residents.

Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones takes members around the world to investigate the diet and lifestyles of those living the longest lives. Explore the original blue zones, be immersed in their culture and lifestyles, and see how Blue Zones is applying the research in communities across the United States. Buettner offers insight on how to benefit from following at least some of their leads, because the only thing better than looking good as you age, is feeling good as you age.

Watch the trailer: https://www.netflix.com/title/81214929