It’s quite easy for me to think positively as I’m sitting on the porch in 70-degree weather in sunny Florida. This isn’t always the case (flash forward to me arriving home in the frozen tundra of Rochester this evening). It also isn’t the case that everything is always ideal in life. You know, there are curveballs and …
Greetings from sunny Orlando! First, this post is really about granola, literally and figuratively. Yesterday, Woman’s Day magazine online posted my suggestion for their Snack Smart section of their healthy living blog. Check it out here (it’s only a paragraph…but it would be awesome if you’d go there and leave a comment!). Random update: It’s …
I kept my apartment totally clean this week. Everyday, I picked up my stuff, cleaned the kitchen, put things where they belong, and made the bed (well, Joe might have done that). Does this sound like a big deal? Because it was. And it was easy too. That’s not to say I never made a …
My friend Kyle began doing Wordless Wednesday posts a while ago, and I thought it was a great idea. But I tried it, and I’m horrible at not using words. So I think Wednesdays will have to be all about the words (and I’ll try and throw in pics to keep it interesting). Also, I …
People often want to talk to me about toxicity, or usually, they want to ask me what I think of detox diets or how they can tell if they need one. Want me to be totally honest? I answer differently every time, depending on what I know about the person who is asking me. When …
Too many things in your salad? Or: Too many toxins in your body?! Read More »
Thanks to the fabulous Sophia over at Raven Waves who nominated me for the Stylish Blogger Award! Have you checked out her blog? If not–please do! Here’s how it works… There are 4 duties to perform to accept this award: 1. Make a post + Link back to the person who awarded you this award. …
My friend Petra and I have had several discussions about how, when we come up with new recipes, we’d rather not try and make our fab new healthy foods sound like a spin-off of conventional foods. Some things, like Veganaise, make sense—it’s mayonnaise turned vegan. But, when I first made Chickpea Surprise (named by Petra), …
I have a theory! Actually, I have many, but this is a really good one (if I do say so myself). Do you know the saying, “It takes money to make money?” The concept is that if you have money to start with, it’s easier to make more. Now, I like to apply that to …
Thanks for your interest in the cilantro pesto! That stuff is great—but it is definitely more bitter than basil pesto. I’ll share the recipe with you below. I also want to tell you about a super cleansing mud mask (don’t worry, it does not involve cilantro pesto!). First, why cilantro? It’s a GREAT detoxifier, and …
A Heavy Metal Magnet Condiment and A Gunk Magnet Facial Read More »
Today, I begin teaching a new (to me) course called Vitamins, Herbs, and Nutritional Supplements. This is kind of fitting–as I’m prepping to write a succinct (hopefully) user friendly review of Magnesium, since it appears many people may be interested in this topic. (If you’re not, skip down to the bottom for a few pics!) …
