We that live on a plant-based diet are regularly asked how we have the discipline to resist foods we once loved. It's super hard to explain that we don't feel deprived and are happy with our choices. Most think the lifestyle I live is radical, yet I don't really feel it is, at all. I know I speak for most vegans/vegetarians I know when I say we really, really enjoy eating … [Read more...] about Food be thy Medicine
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15 Ways to Detoxify Your Body
Saw this on a friend's FaceBook page and thought it was worth sharing....I try to do many of these things, though certainly not all. I particularly love number 5. The benefits of deep breathing are endless, free and not taken advantage of nearly enough. 15 Easy Ways to Detoxify Your Body Today Our bodies are surprisingly good at detoxification but these processes can easily … [Read more...] about 15 Ways to Detoxify Your Body
Thanks, Doc
Yesterday morning I watched an excellent special with Dr. Neal Barnard, about saving our brains from dementia and Alzheimers. Locally, it was on channel 17, a PBS station, and I am sure it has aired before and will air again. If you aren't local, I am sure you can find it on a PBS station on your dial. The take away was 3 fold: 1) AVOID BAD FATS -- those are the ones in … [Read more...] about Thanks, Doc
Be Fruit(and Veggie)ful and Multiply!
"Whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains and beans contain literally THOUSANDS of (other) substances that are protective, having anti-aging, anti-cancer and anti-heart disease properties. These include fiber, isoflavones, carotenoids, bioflavonoics, retinols, lycopene, genistein, and on and on." --Dr. Dean Ornish as quoted in The Veganist Dr. Ornish then goes on to … [Read more...] about Be Fruit(and Veggie)ful and Multiply!
Facing Our Fears and Eating Our (healthy) Fats
Last night Biggest Loser was all about facing one's fears. It hit home for me, because I have a couple of fears I simply refuse to face. Probably the case for most of us. Anyway, at the top of the show Alison explains that one person will go home for the week and who it is will be determined by a little friendly competition. At home, that person will have not have a trainer … [Read more...] about Facing Our Fears and Eating Our (healthy) Fats