I am interested in the health of the individual, society and the planet. I believe that health must begin with myself, so I am always trying to improve my own health and educate myself on health-related issues. You can find more articles from me on my BLOG
One of my all-time favorite salads has always been Caesar Salads. I used to eat them all the time before I became a vegetarian, thinking that I was eating healthy. When I first went vegan in my early twenties, I discovered that these salads were not only non-vegan, but they weren’t even vegetarian. The dressing [...]
In this age of globalization, another movement is gradually taking hold. More and more concerned citizens are buying local. When we buy our food from local, organic farmers, we reduce our carbon footprint greatly. In addition, we are helping to support local families and businesses. Buying organic means that we are not contributing to all the chemicals that pollute our water, soil, and bodies.
So, what’s the problem with sugar? Well, humans haven’t been consuming these quantities of refined sugars for very long, so the long-term effects are just beginning to occur to us. Many experts blame high consumption of refined sugar for a plethora of diseases. Diabetes is the most obvious, but many recent studies indicate that sugar may play a huge role in hundreds of other diseases.
As a self-proclaimed tech geek, I’m not really sure why it took me so long to think about looking for Raw food apps for my iPad. Sitting on the couch on Sunday nights to relax has a way of recharging my brain, and last night, the thought of seeking raw food inspiration via an app [...]
This past week, I received my much anticipated pre-ordered copy of Amber Shea's new cookbook (or, … [Read More...]
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