It’s all about Roots. Roots are what we lay down when we want structure, community, longevity. Roots build foundations. Foundations start with Roots. You nourish everything about a foundation to ensure Roots take hold, gain strength, and build the base you need to thrive.
I’ve discovered that Roots begin and end with good health. What good is a longer lifespan if your healthspan is compromised? After years of navigating sickness care with family, friends, I’ve also discovered that Roots get to the heart of a problem. And when you find out more about a food system gone wrong, you have to share …
So why a newsletter and why now?
Here’s what I believe:
🥦Your body is a garden. Good food nurtures your well-being, cultivating vitality and resilience with every bite.
👩🏻🌾Simplicity is the secret ingredient. Getting back into the kitchen with whole ingredients simplify your plate, amplify your health, and fortify your connection with food.
🥕In a world of fast food, be a slow dance. Clean eating invites you to savor each bite, reconnecting you with the pleasure of mindful dining.
👩🍳Forget dieting; focus on nourishing. Wellthy eating is not about restrictions; it's about the abundance of goodness you invite into your life.
🍅Turn your kitchen into a playground, not a battleground. Whole food meals are the tools that bring joy, health, and a sprinkle of magic to your table.
So … Welcome to Roots!
Where it started …
Imagine a world where you can sit down and have a “conversation” with someone who “gets” you, “hears” you, and “sees” life the way you do. Where you have intelligent conversations about what’s important. Nothing’s off the table. You dig deep and get straight to the roots.
That’s my desire for this newsletter. A place where we talk about health and wellness. Slowing down and enjoying life. Plant-powered food. And what creates joy in the kitchen!
In case you’re in a hurry, let me tell you my plans for this space …
I’ve been on this plant-powered, good food, healthy aging journey for close to three decades, and it’s brought me here where I plan on writing about:
Plant-based (eating, nutrition, lifestyle, I’ll cover it all)
Recipes (yep, plant-based)
Cooking (because you gotta cook to get truly gorgeous food)
Mindful eating (being present changes everything)
Healthy lifestyle (cutting through the weeds on what’s good for your health)
Well-being (mindset matters)
Proaging (it’s my new favorite word, because aging gracefully is sexy!)
Kitchen joy (because we’ve truly forgotten how much fun it is to be in the kitchen!)
This is a start, but I know a lot goes into creating a “wellthy” lifestyle. I don’t believe there’s a one-size-fits-all plan that works for everyone. But I do believe we’re way off track with our multitasking-until-we-drop lives that have us swinging by the drive-thru more often than we create a nutritious meal from our own kitchens.
It doesn’t have to be difficult. And I’ve found the more you learn, the more fun it becomes! Want to start reading? These are a few of my most popular posts:
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I’m new around here, so I’m taking the time to write and build a platform I hope you’re excited to join. Cause I’m excited about building this together. I hope to share:
Weekly posts where I dig into the nitty-gritty of being Wellthy! I love talking about good food, healthy wellness habits, and educational tidbits and latest happenings on what’s impacting our current food supply. Because the more you know, the better choices you can make.
Occasional recipes built on plant-based concepts that are as much fun to make as they are to eat. No boring food here!
Monthly access to my Cookbook Club where I choose a plant-based cookbook and use it for the month to cook delicious food.
Things that are bringing me joy: books I’m reading, tools I’m using in the kitchen, gardening tips, gift ideas, journaling prompts, and more!
Gratitude - I’m so thankful you’re here. As a writer, it means the world to me to connect with you on a deeper level.
About Lori Osterberg
In case we haven’t met:
I’m an author with more than two dozen books published. They’re niched in small business, photography, and women’s fiction. (And I hope to be adding a few more soon!)
Born and raised in Denver, I’m currently in the Pacific Northwest and loving it! But I’m a traveling girl at heart; my latest venture was spending a month in San Miguel, Mexico. Who knows what’s next!
I’m a Gen X, INTJ, Projector, always curious critical thinker who truly loves what I do.
Can’t wait to meet you!
