If your body is craving salt, you might imagine your body needs sodium. A logical assumption? Yes. A safe one? No. If you are already consuming a lot of salt and yet continue to crave it, while it might seem you need more sodium, in reality you likely need less. While sodium is a […]
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Posted November 27, 2022 / Affirmatiions, Detox, Did you know?, Food for Thought, Health and Fitness, Holiday BlessingsWhile gatherings can be delightful, some times the holidays add as much pressure as they do pleasure. The great news is that regardless of our mood or circumstances, we can cultivate happiness and pass our good feelings on to others. While this can sometimes feel elusive, we can adopt simple daily habits that can literally […]
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While most people in the U.S. are accustomed to labels or stickers on foods including produce, have you ever wondered what those PLU (produce look up or price look up) codes actually mean? While the intention of PLU codes are to aid cashiers and make the checkout process more efficient, the literal representation […]
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— Benefits of Cayenne — Pepper Power I frequently use cayenne on many of my favorite foods, from juices to live crackers to soup. Long used as a food additive to flare up food, cayenne has many favorable effects on human health. With so many benefits, perhaps it is time to turn up the […]
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Did you know? Whether you are growing, fruits, vegetables or ornamentals, copper and brass gardening tools can increase yields by 40 -50%. Copper is essential for plant growth and has been used in the garden dating back to 5,000 B.C. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc giving it a more yellow or […]
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If there is something you have always wanted to do, a place you’ve always wanted to go, something you’ve always wanted to have, achieve or to be, there is no time like the present. I have seen far too many people put off their dreams for another day, another time, another life, until…….. that time […]
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When most think of dates, we aren’t thinking of the fresh fruit. Dates, though, may be some of the most nourishing foods on the planet. The fruit of the date palm tree, dates have been a staple food in the Middle East for thousands of years and are considered sacred by many cultures. Why […]
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Ginger Good With grapefruit in season, it is the perfect time for juice. I prefer blending the whole fruit (minus the skin) to juicing to retain all of the nutrients, fiber, calories and flavor. Add a twinge of peeled fresh ginger and you’ve got a refreshing drink anyone will enjoy. Super hydrating and good […]
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A Wild Plant Worth Knowing I love finding and foraging for wild plants that can be used for food or for medicinal purposes. I found these beauties on one of my recent hikes. Rich in antioxidants, rose hips are touted as a natural boost to strengthen the immune system, promote circulation, reduce inflammation and […]
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Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. -Winston Churchill The only thing we have control over in life is our attitude. Attitude is a choice. Everyone moves through challenge. Within every challenge is an opportunity for growth. How we move through challenge is up to us. Many people make the mistake […]
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