Every time I open my web browser there is a new list out of the top performing “super” foods. One day it’s wild caught salmon, the next it’s watercress, then it’s blueberries…the list goes on and on and on. Then there is the added confusion of supplements and superfood products marketed with fantastic promises of quick fixes to save us …
Have you ever forgotten your phone and felt instant panic? Or you hear that ping to let you know you received a text, email, or Tweet and you just can’t resist the urge to check what’s going on? (seriously it just happened to me – FB notification and I had to look). Do you ever have a day where you …
So what are sprouts? Why eat them? And mostly importantly, are they safe? Those are all really great questions. Read the breakdown on some of the information out there below and then decide what is best for you and your family. Sprouts are the mini seedling that shoots out when a seed starts to grow. They grow from the seeds …
I am currently going through several transitions all at once. So, I thought it may be helpful to share what I find myself doing to keep motivated! Get back to basics. This includes practicing good self-care skills including eating well, drinking water and staying hydrated, getting adequate sleep, and staying as close to routine and structure as possible during this …
Ingredients: 2 TBSP EVOO ½ Sweet Onion 2 Cups Rice (I used Brown Basmati) 1 Can Organic Diced Tomatoes 1-2 Cups Frozen Organic Corn 2-4 Cups Organic Vegetable Broth 1 Tsp (or more) Cumin 1-2 Garlic Cloves Fresh Chopped Cilantro to taste Heat large skillet over medium heat and drizzle with Olive Oil. Add in the diced onions and …
A week ago Saturday, Mark and I went to a very dear friend’s graduation celebration. While there, we were chatting with her Dad about golf. He and Mark were exchanging some golf stories…I’m too new to the game to have any stories of my own…well besides the time when I was a kid and drove the golf cart for my …
Are you interested in the health conference & food drive that B&T is hosting on Saturday but you can’t help but wondering, what’s in it for me? Well, here ya go! 1. Learn the basics of healthy living. 2. Sample some of Marisa’s raw food creations. 3. Win great raffle prizes – check them out here. 4. …
This weekend I went on a hike in the Metroparks with my dog, something I do all the time when the weather is nice. As I was getting ready, I stuffed my ipod and headphones into my pocket, as we usually do a little trail running and music is my go-to motivator. As I started on the path, I was …
What does it mean to be supportive? Well, when I typed this exact question in to a Google search this was the definition “providing encouragement or emotional help.” This pretty much hits the nail on the head. The song Lean on Me by Bill Withers also sums it up perfectly (click to listen)! We all need support of some type …
I have not loved, liked, or enjoyed Brussels sprouts for most of my life. I vaguely remember some not so great go round with them as a kid, and then avoiding them ever since. I was perfectly content to never eat these little baby cabbages ever again. But then a few years ago Mark ordered them at a restaurant, so …
