As a non-meat eater, I love deliberating over what carnivores should be considering when eating those wide-eyed zen cows and adorable ‘Babe’ piggies. Yes, its true: I am one of those who cry out for the horses in the cowboy movies. But the truth is, I don’t judge anyone’s choices. I do however, care about your health and the humane treatment of the animals.
Read moreRecipe: Paleo Cauliflower Bread (or Pizza Crust)
This turns out beautifully. Yummy, filling, and a great base for melted cheese, or eggs and spinach. I can imagine how wonderful it would be as the base of an eggs benedict.
Read moreRecipe: Simmered Quinoa
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is one of my favourite whole grains. It is light, nutty in flavour, and unlike a lot of other grains is good hot or cold. It provides an excellent vegetable source of protein, complete in its amino acid profile, an abundance of calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc, as well as the B vitamins.
Read moreThe Power of Small Groups
Consider the power of a small ongoing group of women that share the same goals and values that you do: to be healthy, at your ideal weight, and to once and for all have control over your relationship with food. The energy derived from the accountability, sharing, and experiences of the group has longer staying power than if you were trying to reach your goals on your own.
Read moreVery Berry Protein Shake
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Do you love berries, frozen, fresh, anytime, anywhere? Well here's another protein shake from my repertoire using any of your fav little fruit morsels.
Read moreIs Fair Trade Coffee So Fair?
How do we know which coffee to choose?
Read moreDoes The Quality of Coffee Matter?
I was an “I can count on one hand the number of cups of coffee that I've had in my life” herbal tea-toteller until 2002. That was when I met my partner, Barry, who turned me on to the subtle pleasures of good quality coffee. It is a contagious joy that Barry expresses in his exploration of the dynamics of the coffee bean.
Read morePesticides on Produce: Can They Be Removed?
I believe that vegetables can save the world.
Read moreIn Praise of Pecans!
The highest nut in antioxidants pound for pound (actually 100 grams to be exact because that is the measure that the antioxidant ORAC scale is always based on), 2X the antioxidants that you will find in wild blueberries, and 4X the antioxidants that you will find in cultivated blueberries. An impressive nut that doesn’t get it’s full due.
Read moreFruit & Vegetable Harvest Times
Ever wonder exactly when produce is harvested in your area?
The Formula for Happiness
Human beings often think that if we lose weight or attain some other goal, we will be happier. Not true. Our happiness has only a minor connection to our external world and the goals we reach.
Read moreCreativity as a Tool For Weight Loss
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Creativity gave me the freedom to choose how I focused my thoughts and feelings. It transformed me from a place of angst to one that was filled with joy and passion. Twenty pounds fell off of me without me really trying. It was easy because food held less interest than the other seductions: photography, free dance, and writing.
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