When I get back from any kind of traveling I have to get myself back into my busy life, with the many different hats I wear! It takes me a minute when I've been away to get back in, so don't feel alone if this is how you feel at times. ;)There was an assignment I had...
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Papaya-Avocado Salad and More… in Puerto Rico
Just a quick checking in! Hope you have been well. I must say that I LOVE the happy, smiley and warm Puerto Rican culture. Love it! Plus there are fruit sellers everywhere on the side of the road- and like pictured here- they even sell fruit at gas stations!...
The Importance of Soaking and Sprouting Nuts and Seeds Part 1: Soaking
Seeds and nuts contain the life force ability in them to become trees and large, strong plants. They have an incredible storehouse for nutrients, that can only flourish to its highest potential as they begin to grow and germinate. Seeds and nuts remain dormant...
Looking Past the Numbers: A Different Way to Evaluate the Health of Any Given Food
So in keeping with our discussion about how there are many different approaches to health, with the distinct possibility that there is more than one that is viable, I thought I would share a small overview about my approach. Again, if this is something new and...
Watermelon Power!
Ok! Magazine that came out this past Wednesday gave me a little shout out this week. :) It inspired me to remind you again how great the amazing summer fruit of watermelon is. It is extremely cooling and refreshing, and being comprised of 92% water, is very...
Sources of Nutritional Information: NO ONE holds the Monopoly on Truth
I feel that this blog is very important, so though it is longer than most of my blogs I ask that you take the time to read it all the way through, and please forward to anyone who you think would benefit. Today we live in a world with a food supply that...
What I think of the Recent Organic Study
So a couple of you asked me my thoughts on a recently publicized article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which cited a report by the British government that stated that organic food is not nutritionally superior or have any more health benefits...
Japanese Commercial and Lunch Idea when you are in a Crunch
How was the weekend?? I had a great weekend, even though I worked both Saturday and Sunday. I got out by 4:00 on Saturday in time to throw a super fun dinner party for 7 of my friends in my backyard, getting most everything except for the spices at the farmer’s...
Trendy Hollywood 21-day Cleanses….and How to REALLY Cleanse
So first I took a pause and talked about Amma and love- which are related to detoxing too! Anger, hatred, being overstressed contribute to an acidic body and toxicity just as processed, overly acidic foods do. We can't separate the mind and the body, however we can...
The Post-4th of July Cleanse
How was your holiday! I hope it was relaxing and wonderful, and that you had a great time recharging. Well perhaps you did not eat um…optimally, shall we say? Which is totally okay when you are on a break! It happens to all of us, and the key is just to get back on...