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Broth: One of the easiest and best things you can do for your health!
I don’t know about you, but I love a warm cup of vegetable broth. Right now I’m sipping a large mugful as I recover from a bit of over-indulgence over the holidays. I’m also hoping...
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9 Nutrient-Rich Snacks (That Happen to Be Vegan)
Many people benefit from eating every 3 to 4 hours. A great way to be sure your body is getting the energy it needs is to eat a mid-morning and/or afternoon snack. Snacks are generally smaller and...
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My Thoughts on Paleo Diets
You may feel like suddenly everyone you know is talking about the Paleo diet. So what are my thoughts? Things I LIKE about the Paleo Diet: 1. Only eat whole foods: Automatically people are likely...
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Easy Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe (Lower Sugar Version)
Total Time: 20 minServing size: 1/2 cup Makes approximately 7 servings Note: Use raw, organic ingredients whenever possible.These measurements are flexible;...
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Costco Series #1: My 10 Favorite Choices of Super Foods (and some are even “superfoods”!)
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12 Tips For Eating More Plants and Less Refined Foods
I love Michael Pollan’s advice: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” Want some easy ways to put this into practice? Here are 12 tips for eating more plants and less refined...
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Acid or Alkaline: What Does it All Mean to our Body?
You may have heard about the benefits of an alkalizing diet, but maybe you didn’t exactly know what that meant, why it was important, or how to achieve it. Or maybe you just thought acid and...
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Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
What does “plant-based” mean to me? I love the term plant-based because it seems a lot more inclusive. Plant-based can run the gamut from vegan to vegetarian to pescatarian to flexitarian to someone...
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Buying Organic: Why It Is Worth It For You, Your Family, Your Community and Your Planet
What is organic farming?Organic farming refers to the “production of food without the use of chemical additives or preservatives” (Margel, 2005, p. 34). Organic farming practices can include...
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Three Tips for Staying Healthy this Holiday Season
Tip #1: Drink plenty of water. The recommendation is to drink at least half your body weight in ounces, so if you weigh 150 pounds, you need at least 75 ounces of water a day. Drinking a little...
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