I was blessed with good genes, thankfully. Of course, I didn’t know to be thankful for them until I was well past the age where one begins to notice that time has caught up to you. I never struggled with weight or had allergies, disease or sensitivities that limited […]
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Disheartened, again, after seeing and reading about yet another group of refugees overcrowded on a boat to escape terrible, horrible, unthinkable conditions so much that they are willing to risk their lives and lives of their family for the chance of a better life. I can’t even imagine. And I […]
There is a huge misconception in the health field that you can’t eat a nourishing diet on a budget. Whether you are a college student stuck between Kraft mac and cheese & Budweiser, trying to make ends meet, or just someone trying to save up, this can be for you. The […]
creating moments to breath and grow The beauty of playing in the garden this morning: the sun warm on my shoulders, the air blowing just enough to keep me cool, the birds dipping into the silence with their song and the bees curious about me being in their territory. The task of pulling weeds: daunting and overwhelming at first […]
Why chia seeds? Solving your sweet tooth with a balance of protein and fat This simple, delicious and quick fixing dish can be used as a base to design lots of other options – or just as it is. Play around with adding cacao powder, cacao nibs, coconut meats, berries […]
Most people would agree that the marriage of chocolate and peanut butter was one of the best unions in modern history.
This is a great recipe to make for the week ahead to grab-and-go. These pucks can be custom made for members of the family. Get creative and make it your own to fit your taste buds and what’s in season. One person might want turkey bacon and another salmon – […]
Artichokes have a main harvest in the spring when the largest thistles are available (there is a second crop in the fall). Look for artichokes with tight, compact leaves and fresh-cut stem ends. Arugula tastes best in the cool-weather. It will bolt in warmer weather (begin to flower) which brings a much […]
Spring is here and the asparagus crops are right around the corner. Serves 2-4 1 lb asparagus spears, rinsed well, trim ends and cut stalks into 1-inch pieces 1 T water or broth 4 c portobello mushrooms, diced ½ c sweet onions, chopped 1 garlic scape, sliced 3 T fresh lemon […]
Every year at this time, you start seeing the words detox, cleanse, reboot, and reset or any other idea that it’s time to make some serious changes to clean out your body. Businesses like ours try to capitalize on this trend, offering all kinds of programs and promises that will […]
Every year at this time, you start seeing the words detox, cleanse, reboot, and reset or any other idea that it’s time to make some serious changes to clean out your body. Businesses like ours try to capitalize on this trend, offering all kinds of programs and promises that will […]
“I had no idea.” Those are the words I said. They are the words I’ve heard countless others say in the last year. We just didn’t know. We made an assumption that if a product is on the shelves of a store, then it must be safe. But we were […]