Growing up I used to think AA was something shameful. That's for people who did bad things, were out of control, ruined their relationships, were untrustworthy and had something wrong with them. I think I felt that way about most disorders or problems people were open about. Was it me or what I was … Continue reading Why I Quit Drinking
The past few years many a yogi have been social media raving about turmeric. Long before the trend, this spice has been used in recipes across the globe for thousands of years to both enhance flavor and boost longevity. The plant itself is very beautiful with giant green leaves and a pretty tropical yellow flowers. … Continue reading 6 Reasons to Cook with Turmeric
What The Health came out a little bit ago, but I just finally got the chance to watch it recently. It was good and I see why there was so much buzz about it. In essence the makers of this documentary point a finger at how much doctors and non-profits are making money off of … Continue reading Movie Night: What The Health
I recently learned about the thrilling health benefits of broccoli sprouts from Joe Rogan of all people. Well, really, it was a guest he had on named Dr. Rhonda Patrick who runs a popular nutrition podcast called Found My Fitness. Her intensity and passion on the subject, as well as highly detailed technical knowledge of … Continue reading Eat Your Broccoli Sprouts!
There are a few forms barely can come in, but the most common is in "pearl" form removed from the grass, husk, and bran, the pearl inside is what we find at most grocery stores because they are more palatable and easy to cook. The pearls maintain a lot of their nutritional benefits … Continue reading Just Mad About Barley
This an easy do-it-yourself face mask that uses a very simple house hold ingredients to give you spa quality results at a fraction of a fraction of the price (not a typo). All you do is crack an egg and separate out the whites. You can save the yolk and eat it later if you … Continue reading Egg White Face Mask
Mason jars are so farmy and sweet. They can do everything (everything) it's unbelievable. SO now they can even provide clean, green outdoor lighting and an ever so lovely ambiance. Oh how I wish it were a breezy summer night right now! SO, the set of eight includes these cool little solar screw on tops … Continue reading Solar Mason Jar Lights
It's that time again! Book club has arrived. This time I'm calling upon a slightly older read. The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up writen by Marie Kondo came out a few years ago and has been a best seller, enjoyed by many. I finally got around to reading it only a few months ago and in … Continue reading Book Club: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
It's still chilly out there, but spring is just around the corner. Hang in nice and tight and take a minute to enjoy the small parts of winter that don't suck like cozy socks, warm blankets and big bowls of tasty soup. This is a pretty fast recipe to whip up and it tastes like … Continue reading Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup
I had so much fun making this lovely little health salad. All the ingredients are miracle foods and it whipped up in a matter of minutes. This would make a great dinner or could pack up nicely for an office lunch too. I decorated this with cute flowers shaped beets by using tiny cookie cutters. … Continue reading Sauteed Kale and Beetroot Salad
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