10 Ways to Participate in the Eat Real Food Challenge
Include something green on your dinner plate every day. Swap drive-through lunches for brown bag lunches. Love to eat store bought…
the 30 Day Eat Real Food Challenge
Coming this March, I have challenged my friends and coworkers to a 30 Day Eat Real Food Challenge. I want to invite you all to join along. We all strive to eat healthfully, but our definitions of healthy all differ. However we choose to reach our own optimal health, I believe we can all agree that current standards are falling short of meeting our needs. So many foods and meals are offered for our convenience, but have we stopped to…
Flax, Chia, and Hemp – A comparison
Proteins and omega 3 fatty acids are highly sought after nutrients these days, and there are many ways to include them in your diet. Animal sources offer a complete array of the amino acids and more bioavailable Omega 3 fatty acids, but many people seek alternative options, whether for dietary or ethical choices, or simply just for variety. Seeds offer solid amounts of protein and omegas, and can be a boon for those interested in steering away from meat or needing…
Trust the timing
Yoga teaches us a lot, more than just flexibility and strength. The practice itself is about mindfulness. A few weeks ago, as the class came to a close and I lay on my mat, I listened as my teacher read us an excerpt. “Trust the timing of your lesson,” she said. “Trust that you will receive exactly what you need to receive, when you are ready. Not before then, not after.” What a powerful lesson. I’ll bet you can be like…