There is no better time than December to practice mindfulness. So all month our theme will be the mindfulness methods that can help make this the most wonderful time of the year. When you give of yourself, you get good health for yourself too. That’s because there’s something about...

Try this colorful dish, it is an easy side to complement your holiday feast. You’ll Need 6 medium carrots 1 Tablespoon butter, melted (or olive oil) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon dried basil or 1/4 Tablespoon fresh, chopped Directions Slice carrots into half inch slices. Simmer, covered, in water...

There is no better time than December to practice mindfulness. So all month our theme will be the mindfulness methods that can help make this the most wonderful time of the year. At the end of the year, schedules and routines can become unsettled and even chaotic! This kind...

There is no better time than December to practice mindfulness. So all month our theme will be the mindfulness methods that can help make this the most wonderful time of the year. Fasting refers to the act of voluntarily refusing to partake something. Most often the item withheld is...

There is no better time than December to practice mindfulness. So all month our theme will be the mindfulness methods that can help make this the most wonderful time of the year. Giving and receiving gifts can be a beautiful part of celebrations. However, finding the right gift can...

Overconsumption begins at the plate. This is because the amount you feel hungry for over-estimates the body’s actual need. A common motherly phrase is that “Your eyes are bigger than your stomach”. And like most bits of motherly wisdom, this is true! And the sciency way to say this...

Why ruinous? This recipe has honestly ruined me on all others. I can’t do them, I can’t eat them, I can’t even look at them without weeping because I don’t have this stuffing.  This is a recipe you’ll need to do the day before. But the good news is...

Here’s an appetizer of common sense before we get into the meat of this article. If you have weight to be lost, you are most likely consuming more than your body requires for energy. But here’s the problem. The amount you eat is the amount you are hungry for....

Cranberries are in season! Give this recipe a try, it’s perfect for your upcoming holiday feast. You’ll Need: 6 medium apples peeled, cut into small pieces (Gala, and Pacific Rose work well) 12 ounces fresh cranberries 1/2 cup sugar (start with less and add to taste) 2 Tablespoons apple...

People will say, “I eat a lot because I am just that hungry.” However, it is closer to the truth to say that you are that hungry BECAUSE you eat a lot. In other words, we train our brains to expect a certain volume of food. This happens physiologically...

A fabulous way to use the in season sweet potatoes. Give this one a try and decide if you want to feature it at your Thanksgiving spread. You’ll Need 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons butter ¼ teaspoon salt 1/3 cup milk Directions...

Overweight, obesity, and the chronic disease conditions they bring are serious health concerns around the world. In the past we have often blamed certain molecules for the problem, such as fats, or carbohydrates, or sugars. So solve this problem, we were coached that X% of the food you put...