It is a New Year and it’s time to get healthy after our holiday food indulgences. So let’s get started on the path to cleansing and detoxifying our bodies! The food we eat and the physical environment we live in causes us to accumulate toxins, which limits our physical stamina and impairs our immune system. […]
This is an easy, healthy version of eggnog. It makes a nice holiday drink! Ingredients: 1½ c. unsweetened, vanilla hemp, coconut, or rice milk 1 banana 1 pinch of nutmeg a few drops stevia (optional) Directions: 1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy. 2. Enjoy! Note: 1. This recipe is easy […]
May all the joys of this beautiful holiday season be yours! One of my favorite things to do at this time is to make my house smell Christmas-y!! Simply but a pot of water on the stove and throw in a couple of whole cinnamon sticks, 1/4 cup of whole cloves, a couple of […]
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Dec
Dec
In a world faced with uncertainties, we crave our holiday traditions now more than ever. We want to embrace what is familiar. What is comforting is a table filled with family, friends, laughter, and food from recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. I was in charge of the stuffing and Waldorf […]
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Nov
Nov
Diabetes has increased by more than 700 percent in the last 50 years. About one in four people in the US have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Juvenile diabetes numbers have been rising at a very rapid rate, especially for white youths ages 10–14, whose rates have risen 24 percent in the past few […]
Carbohydrates have a reputation for being unhealthy. However, it is only the type of carbohydrate that is unhealthy. Carbohydrates are actually the body’s preferred fuel. Unrefined carbohydrates like sprouted legumes, whole, sprouted grains, and vegetables are dense in nutrients and fiber, and they can give your body the fuel it needs. Refined carbohydrates like white, […]
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Oct
Oct
Fall is here and winter is just around the corner. At this time of year, we tend to spend much more time indoors. We aren’t outside as much and around the gardens or plants in our yard or park. Having plants, going for a walk in the park, or even looking at a landscape poster […]
Halloween is almost here, and everyone is wondering what costume to wear and what treats to give. Careful planning can make this holiday even more enjoyable than you imagined. Sugar is usually the treat of choice, but it is harmful to our health. Since we want to set a good example for our children, I’ve […]
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Oct
Oct
I made a fresh batch of Kombucha today! You can purchase kombucha at the healthy grocery store, but I find it easy and kind of fun to make at home. Here is my recipe for homemade kombucha. Why would you want to drink kombucha? Kombucha is a naturally fermented liquid. This fermentation process creates healthy bacteria, […]
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Sep
Sep
Look for me in this new documentary! Eating You Alive Click here for the trailer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8sGE5n-i1Q Here are some details: The website www.eatingyoualive.com I’m so excited to announce that EYA is set to hit screens in October! There are many pre-release events that will be happening across the country in places like Oklahoma City, […]