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Kim Ledgerwood

Editorial Director, HealthyWomen

As HealthyWomen’s editorial director, Kim oversees the production of all content and ensures that it is aligned with our mission, meets our high editorial standards and captures our brand voice.

Kim is an award-winning editor and copywriter with more than 25 years of experience. She started her career as a copywriter and broadcast producer at the Southeast’s largest full-service advertising agency, The Tombras Group. Since then, she has edited and written for a wide variety of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to indie authors across multiple industries and topics.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, as well as a master’s degree in communications/advertising from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Kim lives in Maryland with her husband, three children and a menagerie of pets.

Jacquelyne Froeber

Senior Editor, HealthyWomen

Jacquelyne Froeber is an award-winning journalist and editor. She holds a BA in journalism from Michigan State University. She is the former editor-in-chief of Celebrated Living magazine and has editing and writing experience for print and online publications, including Health magazine, Coastal Living magazine and AARP.org.

As a breast cancer survivor, Jacquelyne encourages everyone to perform self-exams and get their yearly mammograms.

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Reset Yourself Curried Sweet Potato Soup

Reset Yourself Curried Sweet Potato Soup

Nutrition & Movement

This easy "detox" soup is a perfect warming winter dish designed to replenish nutrients, help digestion, aid weight loss and recharge your body!

Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 40 Min
Ready In: 1 Hr

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 large Spanish onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 4 sweet potatoes, chopped
  • 2 parsnips, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 can light coconut milk or 1 cup rice milk
  • 2 cups water; use more for a thinner soup
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, heat)
  • 1 cup spinach

Directions:

  1. In a large soup pot, add a little bit of water and sauté the onions and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the sweet potatoes, parsnips, curry, cinnamon, coconut or rice milk and water to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until all vegetables are cooked thoroughly, about 30 minutes.
  3. Puree with an immersion blender, food processor or blender. Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.
  4. Throw in the spinach at the end, just before serving.

This recipe is courtesy of Celebrity Health Coaches Michele Periquet and Firouze Zeroual.

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