Vegan tomato soup to chase winter’s chill

Vegan Tomato Soup Ingredients 1 medium sweet yellow onion 6 tablespoons Earth Balance Two 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes 46-ounce tomato juice 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable broth powder Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup sherry or white balsamic vinegar, optional 1 1/2 cups cashew cream 1/4 cup chopped fresh…

January 6, 2016

Nutrition, Recipes, Vegan

Cashew cream, Warm up to winter

Bah humbug to New Year’s resolutions

Yes, I mean that. Not because I’m perfect and have no more room for personal growth and expansion. Not at all. But because New Year’s resolutions stink! Resolutions derive from negativity and when we land after not achieving those resolutions, we land HARD. It’s so much worse afterwards. OK, I…

January 4, 2016

Exercise, General Health and Wellbeing, Nutrition

Intention, Mindfulness, New Year's Resolution

10-spice vegetable soup

The ultimate bowl of comfort food, made with a decadent creamy broth and loaded with an array of health-boosting spices and vegetables. Be sure to soak the cashews in water the night before (or for at least 2 hours) so they are ready when you plan to make the soup.…

December 20, 2015

Recipes, Spices, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian

I see you…

I see you Gratitude and immense love fill my heart this holiday season, a season of Light and Brilliance, a chance to celebrate the imperfections of us that make us perfect. In the darkness that prevails before the winter solstice, I pause to reflect on this amazing year of 2015.…

December 19, 2015

Self-reflection

Christmas, Diwali, Hanukah, Universal, Universal pulse

Top 9 plant-powered foods for optimal men’s health

Heart healthy It’s important to take some time out to appreciate the men in our lives. We love our dads, and we want to help keep them healthy and happy for years to come. Brothers, husbands, in-laws, sons. Guys, please make sure to include these 9 plant-powered foods for optimal…

December 19, 2015

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Summer’s bounty

I chuckle as I title this blog post and credit dear friend and writer, Mark Jenkins, with it. He wrote health messages for ten years for a website devoted to creating a healthy eating and movement lifestyle based on the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). Consulting with this…

August 29, 2015

Vegetables

Summer vegetables, Vegetarian lifestyle

IBS: How do the bowels become so irritable?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine aka “the colon.” Symptoms include stomach pain, cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. While the cause of IBS is unknown, some health experts believe that faulty communication between the brain and the intestinal tract is one cause…

August 24, 2015

Carbohydrates, Gastrointestinal, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Bowel movement, Cruciferous vegetables, Dairy, FODMAP, GERD, IBS, Irritable bowel syndrome, Stomach upset

For a longer life, add less salt

Study finds too much sodium a worldwide killer. AMERICANS ARE NOT alone in their taste for salty foods. Whether the salt comes from french fries or miso soup, people all over the world are getting more than the current recommendations. And according to an analysis of global sodium intake published…

August 17, 2015

Diseases, Heart disease, High blood pressure, Sodium

DASH Diet, Heart disease, High blood pressure

Lactose intolerance

Lactose intolerance, otherwise known as lactase deficiency, is a condition where a person is unable to properly digest lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products. The body produces lactase, the enzyme needed to breakdown and digest lactose, but many produce less lactase as they age. Some may be…

August 11, 2015

Carbohydrates, Gastrointestinal, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Lactaid, Lactose allergy, Milk allergy, Milk sugar

Color code your day

Years ago, the idea of using color to rate my day based on four aspects appeared via a project I was working on at the time. The four areas to highlight are: Food Sleep Exercise Stress management The day begins after a restful night’s sleep. A minimum of 7-8 hours…

July 8, 2015

Exercise, Fruit, General Health and Wellbeing, Meditation, Vegetables

Adequate sleep, Healthy grains, Sleep deprivation