La Dolce Far Niente
When people talk about the Mediterranean lifestyle, they normally start and end with the food. The food is spectacular, but there’s far more to this approach. The Italian concept of “Dolce Far Niente” offers a profound perspective on well-being that is central to the success of this approach. The...
UNESCO: Mediterranean Diet a “cultural heritage of humanity”
It may sound strange for a dietary approach to get its own month, but the Mediterranean Diet is recognized as “a cultural heritage of humanity,” by UNESCO in 2010. This approach results from the millennial history of Mediterranean traditions of food and family. For you and me, it is...
Self Care IS Health Care
Always start with you. Take care of yourself so you can take care of others. You are 100% worth it. If there is someone who could really use this Mindful message, pls SHARE....
Pasta Primavera
This classic Italian dish is perfect for the spring and summer as all the fresh produce comes in, a bounty of goodness that you fold into delicious pasta. When you “play with your food”, realize that your choice of veg it totally up to you, your tastes, and what...
The Space Between Stimulus and Response
Love this quote. Oddly enough, it’s also a principle of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to regain control over your choices. That way, even the annoying stimuli in your life lead to responses that actually benefit you … and you start running your own show, rather than just responding reflexively. “in...
Cajun Red Beans and Rice
When you think about Loooozianna, the mind doesn’t just reflexively think, ”oh yeah, that’s the land of healthy foods.” But one of the classic staples of Cajun cuisine features the highest anti-oxidant foods you can fine – red beans. If you have to take your antioxidant multi-vitamin, you might...
A Spiced Plum Chutney For Every Every Thing
No, I get it. Plums are amazing, but there are only so many one person can eat! But this recipe for spiced plums will make you weep. You’re going to want this on your savory meats, like pork or lamb, as the “J” to your “PB&”, and on your...
A Very Cozy Coffee
Coffee itself is very healthy for us, but sometimes you just want that cozy made-for-cable-knit-sweater-on-the-couch kinda coffee. There are many kinds of “cozy coffee”, but too often they have artificial ingredients that subtract from the health benefits of the coffee! So we wanted to provide this cozy coffee recipe...
Mindful Monday: Follow Your Own Light
Your light is your own, a way you know, in your head and your heart. So trust in yourself, and follow your own light....
Ikigai: Finding Your Why, and WHY That’s Important
This principle of mindfulness may be unconventional, I know … but hear me out. And please let me know your own take on this. If you’re in the air at 30,000 feet and there’s “a sudden loss of cabin pressure”, those little breathing cups drop down. You’re instructed to...
Speak To Each Other Like Carpenters Make Their Cuts
“Measure twice, cut once” is an old carpentry saying, reminding us of the importance of not messing things up by acting before being quite sure of your action. This wisdom also applies to mental well-being. Just like a craftsman takes the time needed to avoid screwups, in our daily...
Chair Yoga! Try These Poses Yourself.
In the craziness of the typical daily workday, it’s easy to forget the importance of taking short breaks to rejuvenate our minds and bodies too. One fantastic way to do this without leaving your desk is by practicing chair yoga stretches, which allows you to grab a little desk...