by Laura | Sep 21, 2010 | Cultivate Your Wellness, Food
Ask and you shall receive. In my last post I wished for beets, and low and behold the very next Tuesday some beautiful beets arrived in my veggie box. I didn’t have the opportunity to enjoy them until last night but they were well worth the wait. I’ve...
by Laura | Sep 9, 2010 | Cultivate Your Wellness
Less than two weeks and it’s autumn once again. The air will start to grow drier as the moistening yin of nature pulls back towards the earth. In Chinese medicine the organ associated with Autumn is the Lung, also referred to as the “delicate...
by Laura | Aug 23, 2010 | Cultivate Your Wellness
My new obsession is healthier beauty products. I’m becoming more and more aware of the dangers of the chemical toxins found in so many of my used-to-be favorite brands, and as I march steadily down the path of wellness, I’m continuing to realize that...
by Laura | Aug 18, 2010 | Food
Yesterday was another late Tuesday and with nothing in the crock pot. Fortunately my Farm Fresh To You box arrived in the morning and in it the recipe and ingredients for a delicious dish. It didn’t take seconds to make but I had a late lunch and it was well...
by Laura | Aug 3, 2010 | Cultivate Your Wellness, Food
No one can knock the bean. Vegetarians swear by them as a source of protein. They’re high in soluble fiber which helps lower cholesterol and promote good heart health. Full of cancer fighting antioxidants… Low glycemic index… Loaded with nutrients....
by Laura | Jul 31, 2010 | Food
I can’t stress enough the importance of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Use your culinary creativity to add these disease fighting edibles to every meal. For breakfast, why not try an egg scramble with some sauteed zucchini, onion and fresh Roma tomatoes....
by Laura | Jul 20, 2010 | Cultivate Your Wellness
There are a lot of opinions out there about sunscreens. Both camps argue valid points. The advocates fear bad burns and abnormal moles gone awry while those opposed will warn of parabens and other toxic chemicals. Then of course there’s the...
by Laura | Jul 17, 2010 | Cultivate Your Wellness
They help the environment and allow us to carry an heavier load than their evil plastic counterparts, but like all things there’s a down-side to the reusable grocery bag. Fortunately it’s one that is easily remedied. A study done in Tuscan, Los Angeles and...
by Laura | Jun 30, 2010 | Food, Life
We did it! 30 Days strictly vegan! We ended the challenge right with a delicious Carrot and Quinoa Soup made with some of the beautiful fresh and organic produce I received from Farm Fresh to You! Have I not told you about Farm Fresh? Well let me get started… A...
by Laura | Jun 24, 2010 | Cultivate Your Wellness
As you can probably assume by my lack of posts it has been a busy few weeks. I held my first Nutrition class, my business is continuing to grow, and the Vegan Challenge is drawing to a close, oh and The All-Star and I found a “secret” beach that...
