I am not a gardener. I worked at becoming one off and on for years before yielding to the fact that gardening in anything larger than patio pots does not give me pleasure, or enough good harvest to keep me engaged and enthused. I am a strong proponent, however, of a diet laden with fresh,… Read more
It was at the very tail-end of Winter, that life on many levels got interrupted in a huge way. There is no one who as not been affected in some way by the enormous impact that the coronavirus and Covid-19 has had. It will be a major topic of discussion and matter for concern for… Read more
More and more people are becoming interested in following vegetarian or vegan diets, or reducing their consumption of animals and their products. I addressed the reasons for the shift as well as some of the many benefits of becoming more plant-based in previous newsletter/blog. You can see it right here. While moving away from animal… Read more
What a unique and delicious fruit! I grew up with an avocado tree in our yard in California , so it was easy to grab one at will and enjoy it. The trouble was that I didn’t really like avocados. Now, however, with my diet more refined than it’s ever been, avocados are staples in… Read more
According to researchers, the mineral and protein content of chickpeas are of a level so high, that they may actually lower the risk of cancer and heart disease. Chickpeas also contain elements that prevent the wrinkling of skin. This hummus tastes just as delicious as the hummus served in the finest Greek restaurants! You can… Read more
Eating greens daily is like giving your body a transfusion – one that is beneficial, increasing your energy and vitality.
Anyone’s diet can be improved by adding more Raw Food to it. With a little intentionality about making just a few changes, people are amazed at how quickly they feel better, look more radiant, and operate with energy they didn’t know was possible to achieve.
Nutritious Gift I ran across an article recently about kelp, a sea vegetable, being very helpful in weight loss. Lots of things, it seems, are helpful in weight loss, always a popular topic, and I will share some of what this article said….in a minute. First, though, let’s talk about sea vegetables and algae in… Read more
Cherries are Wisconsin When we were in Door County, Wisconsin a few weeks ago, I was ready to see bags of cheese curds in every store and at every roadside stand, and I was not surprised that restaurants served them almost universally. It’s what they have in Wisconsin. But, I had forgotten in the 5… Read more