We compare our insides to other people’s Facebooks…
One of my favorite quotes is attributed to many. I think this wisdom is timeless. “We compare our insides to other people’s outsides”. Spot on. And that is never more true in the era of social media, where sometimes the most unhappy people can convince...
Almond Flour Pancakes (WF/GF/DF/Low Carb)
If you are sugar free, wheat free and dairy free, and want to eat low carb, breakfast options are limited, just because our American culture is SO heavy on carbohydrates as the way to start our day. I remember my Mom, who always seemed to...
Thai, Coconut, Broccoli and Cilantro Soup
This recipe originated from Donna Hay Magazine. I made it tonight, and it was delicious. I did a few modifications, but this is one of the healthiest soups I’ve seen! Cilantro is a GREAT detox herb, and gives great flavor to this soup. If you...
The Anatomy of Trust
Brené Brown, who is a researcher and best selling author whom I greatly admire, recently offered a free course called “The Anatomy of Trust”. I decided to “take” it (it is online, link at bottom). I found out some things about myself, and realized I...
2016 – The year to NOT…
It’s January 1st, and for many of us the new year heralds the all too familiar “this year I’m going to (insert self critical phrase here — eg; get thinner, work out harder, ramp up my career or be a better parent)…” STOP. Just STOP....
Can 36 Questions Help You Fall in Love?
I watched an amazing TED talk the other day and was totally intrigued by her story and an article she’d stumbled on in her research that posed 36 questions. The questions were meant to help university students bond with each other, and was written in...
Fat Shaming Never Works
In fact, as you read this excellent article from Kris Gunners, who authors the website Authority Nutrition, you will see that shaming never works — it does the exact opposite. If you know someone who is frustrated with a family member or a friend’s weight and...
10 Years Ago Today
Ten years ago today I heard the words from my husband “It’s cancer”. He stood in Recovery Room with tears in his eyes and had to tell me my biopsy was positive. I was in shock and scared out of my mind. For about a...
Vitamins 101: Why Spend the $$?
Nutritional Supplements – what are they, how do they work and how do you choose them? Nutritional supplements are without a doubt one of the most easily accessible and also one of the most confusing aspects of self care. Regulation of the vitamin/supplement industry only...
Grass Fed Beef ONLY
Updated Nov. 1, 2015 Changing your shopping habits to purchasing grass fed beef only is probably one of the best things you can do for your family’s health. I’ve updated this post with some new research and tables to make my point. We live in...
Black Bean and Corn Salad
I love this salad for a few reasons: it uses all that is summer, it provides protein, and it can be made ahead. In fact, it is BETTER if you let it sit for a few hours in the frig. We can make a batch...
Eileen’s “Tastes Like Summer” Salad
I threw together this salad today that was inspired by a salad we created in the cooking class at Food As Medicine recently. Using what’s fresh, I gave it a new spin. Similar to tabbouleh, it makes a great side dish, we had it with...
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