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 […]
Read MoreThe Holidays
It’s that time of year again, the holidays are here. Sweets are everywhere, calendars are filling up, people are rushing around and we may find it difficult to stay on track with our healthy eating and exercise habits. If we take the time to slow down, be present, be conscious […]
Read MoreRamen Soup Recipe
The first snow of the season has me thinking about soups. Soups bring warmth and a sense of peace, and leftovers are always good to get you through a cold week. Ramen is one of my favorite kinds of soups, and is simple to make at home. Culinary Tours makes […]
Read MoreEating with the Seasons
Our bodies were built to shift our eating pattern with the change of the seasons to better function in our environments. As we recently transitioned into Autumn on September 23rd, it is important to pause and reflect on our summer season, and how we will be our best selves this […]
Read MoreCelery Water Recipe
Celery water is another option for good health self care. Fill your strainer with all the celery leaves. Fill pot with your water. Cook the leaves for an hour. Turn your burner off. Let water cool down with leaves in the water for at least 45 minutes. Strain the water […]
Read MoreJuice Recipe and Benefits
Juicing is a great way to provide your body with lots of nutrients without having to do a lot of chewing. Vegetables and fruits can be juiced using a juicer, blender of food processor. I have a Blendec blender that I use for smoothies, juices and soups. Today I was […]
Read MoreHydration and the Athlete
Hydration helps us move in our bodies. The body’s tissues need fluids in order for our bodies to move. Dry and brittle tissues need extra care. Coconut water and aloe water help us hydrate efficiently.
Read MoreOctober Recipe of the Month
Buckwheat Pancakes 2 cups buckwheat flour 2 cups coconut milk or alternative (rice milk or other milk) 2 eggs 1 tsp-1tbsp vanilla Cacao 2 tbsp (optional) Honey to taste Optional: add berries, walnuts, chocolate chips Instructions Mix ingredients together and cook on stove. You can make a lot and enjoy […]
Read MoreRecipe of the Month: September
Rice & Veggies 2 cups rice – brown, wild, or long grain. Organic is best. 1 tomato diced 1 bell pepper diced 3 carrots chopped 1 onion chopped Small bunch cilantro chopped A few basil leaves chopped 1 leaf kale chopped Spices: rosemary, black pepper, sea salt, celery seed 1/4 […]
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