Minestrone Soup has it all: Whole-Food Plant-Based. Gluten-Free. Dairy-Free. A Complete Meal. I am always looking for healthy plant-based low glycemic recipes and what a delight to come across this bountiful recipe for Minestrone Soup. I received it in an email from Cindy Crockett of Harvest Grove […]
Read more →Origins of the phrase: You Are What You Eat The phrase “You Are What You Eat” has been around for centuries. The first use of the phrase is attributed to French author Anthelme Brillat-Savarin who wrote in 1826 “Dis-moi ce que tu manges, je te dirai ce […]
Read more →I love Miso soup. I was first introduced to it when I spent a weekend at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. They served it for breakfast! And since I was there to learn about health and nutrition I tried it and it changed the way I […]
Read more →The biggest problem with exercise and starting on a fitness or health regimen is that it takes commitment. I have spoken to many many people who say they are committed when it comes to eating healthier or starting on an exercise program but somehow they can’t make […]
Read more →The benefits of warm water with lemon in the morning are abundant. They are so abundant that many may go unnoticed. For that reason, I would like to single out one of those: the reduction of joint pain. Joint Pain Joint pain can become an issue as […]
Read more →Are you an educated consumer? It would be nice if we could assume that food we buy in the grocery store is healthy and safe. But that is not always the case. It’s up to you to be an educated consumer and stay aware of any food […]
Read more →Why These Three Things Should Scare You and What To Do About It A research team at Yale found that people with high stress levels, even non-overweight women, release more cortisol and are prone to accumulating more abdominal fat. The effects of cortisol levels on belly fat […]
Read more →Lifestyle Changes “I get it”, “I know that”, “I read an article about that” or a popular favorite, “Dr. Oz said that on his show”. All these are comments we hear when someone talks about making a lifestyle change. The morning and evening news, social media, tweets, […]
Read more →Kale Slaw with Mustard Seed Dressing Kale is a nutrient-dense food which means it is high in nutrients. It is a great source of vitamins A,C and K, and it is low in calories. I recently had the chance to attend a raw food demo by certified […]
Read more →In March 2013 I received the Red Lantern for finishing last in the 30 mile Can Am International Sled Dog Race. The Red Lantern Award recognizes persistence and determination and it was an honor for me to receive it even though it meant that I came in […]
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