The Truth About Adrenal Fatigue + A Must-Visit Flower Farm in Central Iowa
Book a floral styling class, master sourdough baking, attend a yoga session, savor a farm-to-table dinner and more at this stunning farm.
Hi all, and welcome to the latest edition of What’s Good!
In addition to plenty of writing, reporting, weight lifting and walking during the days (to balance out all the desk time!), the first week of August was fully loaded with fun. It started with a memorable and soul-feeding Winefest event at local Indian-Nepalese restaurant Kathmandu, featured a seasonal tasting menu at Proof, included a breathtaking Central Iowa getaway (more on this below) and was capped off with a steamy yet spectacular day at Hinterland, a nearby music festival.
On that note, I’m always looking for new music to stream while I cook, drive or clean. One recent favorite has been Barack Obama’s Summer Playlist 2022. Comment below to share what tunes you have on repeat lately!
What to Read..
A Google search for “adrenal fatigue” turns up 16 million results, many which are designed to answer queries like “how to fix adrenal fatigue” and “does adrenal fatigue go away?” The problem is, adrenal fatigue isn’t actually a real medical diagnosis; everyone from the Mayo Clinic to systematic research reviews to the Endocrine Society have said so time and time again. So how are we now living in a world where there are 418 million views of videos about adrenal fatigue on TikTok alone? Get the answer to this and the truth about some of the reported “cures” that are swirling around, plus what to actually do to support adrenal health in this first piece for EatingWell.
Then read on for all 10 of my newly-published pieces of content, including a healthy meal plan starter pack, a beginner’s half-marathon guide and the science-backed reason you should carve out 20 minutes to do absolutely nothing today.
EatingWell: What Is the "Adrenal Cocktail"—and Is It Healthy (or Necessary)
EatingWell: Drinking 5 Cups of Green Tea Per Day May Help Reduce Blood Sugar and Gut Inflammation, New Study Suggests
EatingWell: The Legit Mental Health Benefits of Doing Nothing, According to Science
Better Homes & Gardens: Your Guide to Hosting a Party with Light Appetizers Before Dinner
Better Homes & Gardens: How to Build a Healthy Meal Plan—Plus a 14-Day Healthy Meal Plan to Get You Started
Optum Perks: 5 Ways to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories
dsm Magazine: 3 New and Coming-Soon Global Restaurants to Try
Culinary Hill: What’s in Season in August
Where to Travel..
Rose Farm in Norwalk, Iowa
Last week, I was lucky enough to attend a focus group at this peaceful escape just 30 minutes outside of downtown Des Moines and was reminded just how much I adore this place and the kind souls who run it. Owned by Karri and Patrick Rose, the 25-acre property includes their picturesque farmhouse (seen below), a greenhouse, honey bees, hay fields, and prairie land that acts as a habitat for birds, pollinators and other wildlife. Oh yes, and row upon row of rainbow-hued flowers that you can either cut yourself or buy by the bouquet. All of the above have been featured in Midwest Living, dsm Magazine and on the cover of Better Homes & Gardens Farmhouse Christmas.
Inside the “shoppe,” you can buy local giftable items like candles, dish towels, coffees and tote bags, and this is also where you’ll meet for classes (“workshoppes”) like sourdough baking 101, watercolor painting, wine tasting, snack board styling, floral arranging and beyond. I’m excited to attend a flower, herb and greenery styling session as well as a farm-to-table dinner with pals this fall.
If this sounds dreamy to you, too, you can find more under the “Celebrations + Experiences” tab for the dinners, and “The Shoppe + Workshoppes” for the classes. (This is not sponsored, by the way, I’m just a superfan!)
So many good tidbits in this issue! And I SO want to visit Rose Farm.