Healing Meals Wellness Corner
Welcome to our Healing Meals Wellness Corner Blog!
Ayelet Connell, PhD
We are so excited to be able to share information with you about a host of different wellness topics that are dear to us. Healing Meals Wellness Corner invites you to embark on a culinary journey filled with passion and purpose. Explore our blog and discover the profound connection between food and healing as Ayelet Connell delves into the transformative power of ingredients.
Join her in the heartwarming experience of sharing this love for food and find inspiration to nourish both your body and soul through her engaging stories and wellness education.
9 May - Blogs
Nourishing New Beginnings
Nourishing New Beginnings The Evolution and Impact of Our Maternal Meals Program In 2021, Healing Meals Community Project launched a forward-thinking initiative to support pregnant women in low-income and […]
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The Hidden Cost of Loneliness—And What We Can Do About It
The Hidden Cost of Loneliness – And What We Can Do About It Exploring the power of intergenerational connection to heal a public health crisis Loneliness isn’t just a feeling—it’s […]
READ MORE17 Jan - Blogs Recipes
Tangy Lemon Dill Tahini Sauce
Looking for a homemade nutritious and delicious sauce to pair with your meals? Lemon Dill Tahini Dressing Ingredients: ⅓ cup tahini 3 Tablespoons lemon juice (fresh or bottled is fine) […]
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We are in the News! Check us out in Seasons Magazine
Read about us in Seasons Magazine
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We are in the News! Check us out in the Granby Drummer
Read about us in The Granby Drummer
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We are in the News! Check us out in Lifestyle Magazine
Read about us in West Hartford and Glastonbury Lifestyle Magazines
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We are in the News! Check us out in Valley Life Magazine
Read about us in Valley Life Magazine
READ MORE13 Dec - Blogs
Hear from our Client, Miracle
Hear from our Client Listen to Miracle share what Healing Meals has meant to her and her family!
READ MORE10 Dec - Blogs
Hear from our Youth!
Hear from our Youth! Listen to two of our Youth Volunteers talk about what Healing Meals means to them!
READ MORE2 Oct - Blogs Healthy Tips
Get your fiber!
Get your fiber! You may have heard that fiber is a crucial component of a healthy diet. Unfortunately, many people in the United States consume less than half of the […]
READ MORE1 Oct - Blogs
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month This past year, we were fortunate to receive a generous donation from the Pink Aid Foundation to support our Healthy Meals program for individuals with […]
READ MORE1 Oct - Blogs Healthy Tips
Apples, apples, apples
Apples, apples, apples At Healing Meals, fall is one of our favorite seasons. Nestled at the foot of Avon Mountain, we’re treated to a stunning display of autumn leaves […]
READ MORE18 Sep - Blogs Healthy Tips
Start your day with a glass of water!
Start your day with a glass of water! Drinking water first thing in the morning can have manyhealth benefits. Our body is made up of about 60%water. This water is […]
READ MORE1 Jul - Blogs Healthy Tips
Hydrating Cucumbers
Hydrating Cucumbers Did you know that cucumbers are made up of 95% water? This makes them a great source of hydration on a hot summer day. Cucumbers are also a […]
READ MORE25 Jun - Blogs Healthy Tips
Millet- an alkalinizing grain!
Millet- an alkalinizing grain! Starch is an important part of our diet—it provides us with energy to fuel us through our day. The challenge with starch is sourcing a healthy […]
READ MORE13 Jun - Blogs
HMCP supporting underserved communities
HMCP Supporting Underserved Communities Did you know that food insecurity affects over 12% of all American households? That equals over 17 million Americans. Many of these families report ‘trade-off behaviors’ […]
READ MORE4 Jun - Blogs Healthy Tips
Yummy Avocado
Yummy Avocado Did you know that avocados are considered a superfood? They are rich in healthy fats that are very important our heart and brain health. They are rich in […]
READ MORE14 May - Blogs
Vibrantly Green Basil
Vibrantly Green Basil Basil is a fragrant and vibrantly green herb that is used in global cuisine. There are many different varieties including sweet basil, Thai basil, purple basil, holy […]
READ MOREAbout Ayelet
Ayelet Connell, PhD, Operations & Education Manager:
Ayelet brings an eclectic background to her role as Operations & Education Manager at Healing Meals. In her earlier professional career, Ayelet was a Physical Therapist and owned multiple wellness centers around the country specializing in manual therapy and coaching families and individuals on how to live a healthy life through diet and nutrition. Ayelet earned her Physical Therapy degree from the University of Hartford and then her Doctoral Degree from Union Institute & University, focusing on children with neurologic disorders. In addition to her clinical practice, Ayelet has taught all over the world and written for varied publications on multiple health topics for many years.
Ayelet can often be found hanging out in the kitchen engaging with our volunteers and taste-testing our delicious food. On a personal note, Ayelet lives in West Hartford with her two beautiful children. Her favorite days at Healing Meals are when her own kids are helping out!
