Ok, my apologies, I missed posting #2 which was using a smaller bowl or plate for meals. For my 3rd new habit I will : continue drinking water continue using a small plate or bowl # 3 – I NEED to take time to be quiet with my thoughts-meditate. My mind has been in a […]
Sprouting is easy and extremely nutritious. When beans and seeds are sprouted they offer more nutrients than when they’re cooked. You can add sprouts to salad, soup, grain dishes, bean dishes or eat them as a nutritious snack as I often do. You know those times when you feel like nibbling but don’t want to […]
Last night, around dinner time I wasn’t feeling particularly creative or inspired to cook, but I did anyway. My pantry consists of a lot of dried beans, several different types of whole grains, many non-wheat flours, nuts, seeds, seaweeds, rices, hot sauces, canned tomatoes and stuff like that; things that my kids, though grown, walk […]
Of all the non-dairy milks available my personal favorite is almond milk, particularly the one with a hint of coconut in it. I used to buy Blue Diamond but I changed to Silk brand due to lesser additives. The other day I came across a recipe for homemade almond milk while strolling through Flipboard, I’ve come across similar […]
We’ve all heard someone say at one time or another “cool your jets” but what I’ve heard quite often lately is “cool your joints”. Yes, all the joints in your body that ache can be alleviated simply by healthy eating. Some folks have food triggers that lead to stomach aches, backache, headaches and even sore, […]
I read a few years ago that making and of course eating lentil soup on new year’s eve is thought, in Italy, to bring health and good fortune. While I’m not Italian, I do love the food and traditions. With the weather in New England being quite cold lately I figured “why not?’, it’s healthy, hearty and […]
Happy New Year’s Eve 2013! Add this tasty shrimp cocktail to your menu! Mix 1, 6 oz can tomato paste 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar Dash hot sauce Dash Worcestershire sauce 1 tbs. Prepared Horseradish Mix well, refrigerate to blend flavors. Serve with shrimp.
We all know that black beans are healthy, they offer fiber for our digestive tract health and plant protein for healthy muscles, blood sugar regulation, heart health and they are virtually fat-free like all other beans. Beans of all kinds are extremely versatile. This black bean salsa dip is easy, fast and tasty! 1, 15 oz. can low […]
The most common difficulty I hear from people is their ability to follow through with a new good habit or diet plan. There’s no magic pill and no secret method to setting and keeping your intentions; there are however a few helpful tips to keep in mind that will lead you to following through . […]
We all have heard it hundreds maybe even thousands of times, eating healthy equals a healthy body. We also know that healthy eating means more vegetables and fruits, more leafy greens, more whole grains (that doesn’t mean just whole grain bread), more lean proteins, more wild caught fish, more water, green and black tea, less […]
Every New Dawn 