Trust the magic of new beginnings

This post begins and ends with a quote and is riddled in the belly of it with more. Mostly to highlight that for eons, poets and authors have been subject to making meaning out of endings. The unknown of what’s ahead is frightening to many of us. So……….”Ends are not…

August 1, 2018

Newsletter, Self-reflection

Beginnings, Endings

Myths and truths of dieting….

Dieting gives us purpose. It keeps us on the straight and narrow path toward unveiling the beautiful, skinny person that lives inside of us. Myth! Binges and overeating reinforce just how undisciplined, apathetic and hopeless we really are. Dieting is our consistent way of getting it right. Myth! We worship…

January 17, 2018

Weight Loss

Heart happy oats

Bagels, lox and cream cheese loaded with capers make my belly do a happy dance. Cheesy grits and eggs are a warming comfort food on brrrrrrr cold New England days. Yet, neither do much to lower my high cholesterol, a genetic gift from both my folks. So bah humbug I…

December 28, 2017

Heart disease, High cholesterol

Nuts, Pecans

Coconut oil not all it’s cracked up to be

The latest hype is coconut oil, coconut milk, shredded coconut, coconut manna, and MCT oil (medium-chain triglycerides). Those invested in high fat, high protein dietary intakes for weight loss and overall health could be advised to stay on top of your cholesterol levels, especially if high cholesterol is an issue…

August 30, 2017

Fat, Heart disease, High cholesterol

Healthy heart

Eat a rainbow of color

And I don’t mean Skittles! Phytonutrients are chemicals produced by plants. Phytonutrients give plants their pigmentation, which simply means the more colors you eat, the more phytonutrients for your body. A good way to tell whether a fruit or a vegetable is rich in phytonutrients is by the depth and…

June 25, 2017

Fruit, Newsletter, Vegetables

Phytonutrients

“Well,” said Pooh, ….

….”what I like best…,” and then he had to stop and think. Because Eating Honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat it which was better than when you were, but he didn’t know what it was called. ~A.A. Milne…

May 14, 2017

IFS

Meditation, Mindfulness, Self energy

Berry Quinoa Power Bowl

3/4 cup cooked rainbow quinoa 2-3 tablespoons vanilla plant-based yogurt (i.e., soy, almond, coconut) Pinch cardamom 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 8 fresh blackberries 2 large fresh strawberries, sliced 18 fresh blueberries 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1. In a single serve bowl, stir together cooked quinoa, yogurt, and cardamom until smooth.…

May 4, 2017

Protein, Recipes

Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, Vegan

Winter Warmth – Curried Chicken Coconut Soup

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 sweet yellow onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1 tablespoons red curry paste 2 tablespoons turmeric 1 teaspoon curry…

February 18, 2017

Uncategorized

Brussels’ sprouts and cabbage salad

Brussels’ sprouts and cabbage salad Ready to leap from a plant-based foundation in 2017? This recipe is ready to take you on a colorful journey. Prep time is about 20 minutes, for all the chopping, yet it yields enough for a couple of meals. Thumbs up worth it! Ingredients: 4…

January 3, 2017

Uncategorized

Anticipating the good

Change will occur in almost every aspect of our lives, we can learn to embrace it while releasing the past with grace. When we find ourselves going through any kind of change in our lives, our natural response may be to tense up on the physical, mental, or emotional level.…

December 13, 2016

General, Guest Post

Anxiety, Change, Ritual for change

Myths and truths of dieting….

Heart happy oats

Coconut oil not all it’s cracked up to be

“Well,” said Pooh, ….

Berry Quinoa Power Bowl

Winter Warmth – Curried Chicken Coconut Soup

Brussels’ sprouts and cabbage salad

Anticipating the good

Eating Disorder Bootcamp

Internal Family Systems Therapy

Mindful eating meditation

Level up to Hyper-Local

“Dry January”