Your Emotional Check-Up

Have you had your emotional health check-up? Its kick-off time. The holidays have officially launched and for many that means full speed ahead. Decorations adorn shop windows whispering of endless lists of to-dos, while holiday plans between relatives, friends, loved ones and everyone in-between can reveal big emotions in all of us. Tis the season … Continue reading →

Weight Loss: A Result of Health

“But will it help me lose weight?” It is one of the most frequently asked questions. Weight loss is at the forefront of our societies brain. A multi-billion dollar industry.  At one time or another, many of us have intentions set for weight loss. However, it is when those intentions are carried out with little … Continue reading →

Wholesome Wednesday: Quinoa Acorn Squash

As the political talk has finally come to a close, let’s put our differences aside and bask in the similarities, the simplicities and the warmth of one another. As the clouds close over head, darkening with each passing minute we begin preparations for another battering from Mother Nature. Let us unite inside the comfort of … Continue reading →

Omega-3: Add Length to Your Years

Aging is inevitable. As much as we would like to “turn back the clock”, we do not have control over the AMOUNT of time that passes. However, we do have control over HOW our bodies age over the course of that time. Today, there are so many products, lotions, pills and potions on the market that claim to reduce … Continue reading →

Fooducate Friday: Your Mouth, the Window to Your Health

November 2nd, 2012. My bi-annual dentist visit. My teeth chatter in anticipation for the poking, prodding and meticulous cleaning that occurs while strapped into the dentist chair. It is hard not to see the similarities between the dentist and some form of slow and deliberate torture; however, this voluntary torture chamber may have a greater … Continue reading →

Fooducate Friday: Quinoa: Build a Stronger Belly

Rock hard abs, wash board core, ripped… These are just some of the sayings we use to describe a “strong belly”. The health of our belly is not determined by the strength of its exterior. Our bellies health goes much deeper than skin deep. We don’t pay enough attention to the strength of our belly … Continue reading →

Fooducate Friday: Magnesium: The Relaxation Mineral

When is the last time you practiced an active relaxation technique?  Meditation, yoga, stretching, deep breathing, even simply sitting quietly. These practices help our bodies to stimulate relaxation from phsyical and external forces, such as manipulation of our bodies and breath. For some of us these are a regular practices we preform, for others this … Continue reading →

Glutathione, Our Bodies Superhero

Its a bird, its a plane…no its Glutathione! Similar to superman, glutathione has unmatchable protective powers within our bodies; but unlike superman, glutathione is not a household name…just yet. What is Glutathione? It is a simple molecule built from three amino acids, or proteins building blocks, cysteine, glycine and glutamine. It is our bodies number … Continue reading →

Wholesome Wednesdays: Thyme Sunflower Seed Crackers

Sometimes you just need something with a crunch, a crisp and a snap. Now I am not saying that carrots, celery, broccoli, peppers or many other of our vegetable friends don’t supply us with that satisfying crunch, I am talking about those times that we want just a little more, something a little different…a little … Continue reading →

Wholesome Wednesday: Spaghetti Squash with (Vegan) Pesto

You know those days when you just want to eat something warm, filling and hearty…consider your wished granted! Its pasta, its noodles, its spaghetti….no its Spaghetti Squash! Spaghetti squash continues to amaze me each time I make it. The thought of such perfect spaghetti coming from a squash may not be your first thought, but … Continue reading →