In my last ‘Why Eat Raw’ article I shared four reasons for eating raw (if you missed that article, you can read it here). When I started eating raw, these four reasons were more than enough to keep me going. But over the years, my reasons for eating raw have evolved. At first my primary… read more
There Has to Be a Better Way
It’s easy to judge a book by its cover, isn’t it? We see something, or meet someone, and make the often erroneous judgment that they have always been like they are now. Wouldn’t it be nice if that were true? Truth be told, there is often quite a story behind how something became what it… read more
Getting My Butt to the Gym Pt. 2
I have figured out a lot of things and discovered many secrets to happy, healthy, balanced living. But, I’m human and at times I hit my walls and come up against roadblocks, too. Getting to the gym has been my most recent speed bump. And after many weeks of really struggling to get some exercise… read more
Top 5 Tips for Staying Healthy Through the Holidays
This time of year is notoriously known as the “flu season”, the time of year when we all get a little run down and become more susceptible to colds and sore throats. Below are my top 5 tips for staying healthy during this busy and joyful time of year. 1) Wash your hands frequently throughout… read more
Why Eat Raw: Part One
Even though I’ve been eating a diet that consists primarily of raw foods for over a decade now, I still ask myself why I eat this way. Let’s face it. The world isn’t set up in a way that makes eating this way easy. It’s far more possible to eat raw today than it’s ever… read more
The Top 6 Toxic Food and Body Beliefs
The power of the mind is truly incredible. But like anything that is powerful, it can be used for positive change, or it can completely sabotage our best intentions. Below are the top 6 toxic beliefs many of us hold about our relationship to food and our bodies. These toxic thoughts can sabotage our health,… read more
Nurturing Yourself
Summer months mean SUNSHINE, and with sunshine comes the added responsibility of taking care of our skin. A little sun exposure is a great way to get a daily dose of Vitamin D, but too much sun can mean sunburn, premature skin aging and sun spots. What’s the best way to take care of your… read more
Spring Cleaning
People like “stuff”. We tend to hold onto it year after year. WE save and stock up on things that we don’t know what to do with anymore. Maybe we keep things because they hold precious memories of days gone by, or they remind us of our parents, grandparents, past loves or childhood. To part… read more
Chewing
When it comes to increased health, it’s not just what we eat, but how we eat. Digestion actually begins in the mouth, where contact with our teeth and digestive enzymes in our saliva begin to break down food. But these days most of us rush through the whole eating experience, barely acknowledging what we’re putting… read more
Why Diets Don’t Work
Americans are obsessed with weight. You can’t turn on the TV, drive down the road or go to a party without being inundated by information and sound bites about this hot topic. Diets are a billion-dollar industry; companies spend millions and millions luring you to try the latest diet (low carb, high protein, low fat,… read more
