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“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

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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

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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

Happy anniversary, Love

Nature breathes. She inspires spring. Expires summer. Inspires fall. Expires winter. Even within a season, pulsations move within the earth as nutrients are taken up, moisture drives itself into leaves and roots, rain sweeps in to cool, wind tosses leaves to receive sun, energy quivers within the entirety of the…

October 8, 2016

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Adirondacks, Anniversary, Love, Spanda, Svatantria, Upstate New York

Go Vegan, Get Ripped: How to make the switch!

Read here – I had such fun giving sharing ideas on nutrition for vegan bodybuilding. If you’re less into bodybuilding and more into yoga, walking, or aerobic classes, these ideas do not bypass you. Load up on high quality fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds and healthy fats and you’re on…

October 7, 2016

Exercise, Fat, Fiber, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian

Myths that mire

Perdue® Perfect Portions® infuriate me. You should see the steam coming out of my ears. First they broadcast on their package front “No Hormones or Steroids Added.” So how’s this – taken directly from the USDA: Hormones are not allowed in raising hogs or poultry. Therefore, the claim “no hormones added”…

August 2, 2016

Fat, General Health and Wellbeing, Nutrition, Organic, Portions

Southwest customers of size

It’s refreshing to know that Southwest honors their customers of size with a complimentary second seat. Encouraging customers to purchase two seats as they plan their vacation takes away the stress of finding out once boarded. The second seat price will be refunded at the end of the trip. Pre-boarding…

July 8, 2016

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HAES, Health at every size

Beat the Summer Heat in the Kitchen

Summer! A glorious time of fresh air, beaches, hikes through nature, and…sweltering heat and humidity? Often, the heat index in summer can discourage us from eating well because we just don’t want to cook! Here are some tips for beating the summer heat. Eat food in the raw! If you…

July 5, 2016

General Health and Wellbeing, Grilling, Guest Post, Nutrition

Picnic, Smoothies, Summer heat

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“Well,” said Pooh, ….

Berry Quinoa Power Bowl

Winter Warmth – Curried Chicken Coconut Soup

Brussels’ sprouts and cabbage salad

Anticipating the good

Happy anniversary, Love

Go Vegan, Get Ripped: How to make the switch!

Myths that mire

Southwest customers of size

Beat the Summer Heat in the Kitchen

Diana Dugan Richards

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