Mindful Monday on Covid
Well, it finally happened. Like so many of us, I got Covid too and now feel terrible: full-on snot squid, body aches, congestion and yep, my wife’s got it too! So for this Mindful Monday, my message is to focus on the things you can control, rather than the...
Blackberry, Blueberry Smoothie
This tasty smoothie has cancer preventer written all over it! You’ll Need 1 cup orange juice 1 large ripe banana 1 1/2 cups mixed berries – fresh or frozen 1 cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon honey Directions Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Top...
Find Your Time
OMG, I destroyed my psoas muscle — or at least it felt that way — because I went out and played league soccer like I was still 25 years old or something (hint, we now have independent verification that I’m definitely not!). The psoas attaches to your hip girdle....
Mindful Monday Question
Great Question for this Mindful Monday...
Mediterranean Spread
This appetizer is a great way to incorporate basil into your diet. Submitted by Linda at Westinghouse. Thank you Linda!! You’ll Need: 2 (12oz) jars roasted red peppers (drain and cut into strips 6oz. goat cheese, crumbled (or other white cheese) 1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted 1 cup...
Mindful Monday: Find The Good
Today's Mindful Monday uses olive harvest and brining as an example of the principle to Find The Good. ...
Mindful Monday: A Little Space
A little space. That’s all you need to get from mind full to mindful. Remove the space for stressful relationships in your life. Remove the space that doesn’t focus on service and love. Remove the space that doesn’t realize your amazing worth. A little space. That’s all you need....
Marinated Mushrooms
This wonderful recipe works as a delightful appetizer for potlucks, picnics or simply when enjoying a summertime dinner. You’ll Need: 1 pound fresh mushrooms ¼ cup lemon juice ½ cup olive oil 2 green onions with tops, thinly sliced ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, finely chopped...
Broccoli and Avocado Salad
Avocado is a great food for heart health and cholesterol control. Become an artist in the kitchen and enjoy your veggies in a variety of ways. You’ll Need 1 small bunch of broccoli Salt to taste 1 large avocado ½ lemon 1 teaspoon Dijon style mustard ½ teaspoon finely chopped...
The Mental Muddle
Mental health awareness is gaining traction. And despite how complicated it is, we are starting to understand it better. ...
Perfect Example of a Mediterranean Approach
This reel of this day (below, but I’ll paste the youtube channel link here, just in case) hits on all the reasons the Mediterranean lifestyle is the healthiest on earth. We harvested olives throughout the day, pulling, bending, gathering — there’s your exercise. These olives will be pressed into...
Mom Was Right (Again)
Posture is such a simple thing to fix. Sometimes all we need is a gentle nudge to remind us....