Greener Pastures

Black Mustard Seed and Ajwain Seed

Summer is almost here and with the use of black mustard seeds and ajwain seed in cooking soups, breads, and meats. These two lovely spices complement each other very well in your food choices. You also receive wonderful health benefits,  you should try incorporating them in your summer cooking. Black mustard seed […]

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Spring Cleaning with Chia Seeds

Seeds provide our bodies with essential vitamins and minerals, and chia seeds are a favorite of mine for Springtime because of their cleansing properties and ability to help remove toxins and buildup from our digestive system. Chia seeds are a superfood that support strength and digestion. A serving (3 tbsp) […]

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Flavored water for hydration

Simply adding flavor to water for hydration is a good way to get yourself easily prepared to fill your water bottles and going for this busy and active spring season is to infused water. Some suggestions for combining fruits and herbs, veggies are another good option to add to a […]

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Reasons to love Quinoa

Ever since I discovered quinoa (pronounced keen-wah), it has been a staple in my pantry especially in the Spring and Summer months. Quinoa is technically a seed but classified as a grain and is gluten free, so works for most people with celiac disease or a gluten intolerance. Because of […]

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Brussels Sprouts Benefits

Brussels sprouts are an amazing Winter and early Spring cruciferous vegetable and superfood that provides numerous health benefits. They are packed full of antioxidants and Vitamin C to nourish and support the immune system, cleansing properties that help to detox the body and they are anti-inflammatory which can reduce inflammation […]

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Getting Organized this Fall

Welcome to Fall! We are almost a week into this enchanting season after the Equinox on 9/22/22. I appreciate all 4 seasons for what each one offers us. Some things I enjoy about Fall are sitting around a fire, warm soups, hikes & connecting with nature, grounding foods & activities, […]

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It starts with each of us.

How are you feeling? In recent conversations, I have learned that many people are feeling concerned about the state of the world and the behaviors of others. Some are feeling the heaviness of all that is going on around the world, a sense of overwhelm, anxiety, depression and hopelessness. Many […]

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Minestrone Soup Recipe

The cooler weather this week had me craving warmth. I’ve enjoyed different variations of this soup from How to Cook Everything Vegetarian recipe book by Mark Bittman. I doubled the recipe to have more to enjoy throughout the week. Don’t feel the need to follow the exact recipe. If you […]

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Staying Healthy during Cold & Flu Season

There are a variety of remedies you can use to keep yourself healthy and avoid getting sick during cold and flu season or anytime for that matter (I also use when traveling). If you happen to get sick, these should help you heal faster and minimize the symptoms. Experimenting is […]

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Living your best life with self-care

Happy 2020! As we enter a new year and decade, what do we have in store for ourselves? Where are we and where do we want to go? Are we reaching for our goals, our hopes, our dreams? Are we living the life we always dreamed of living? Are we […]

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