Healthier Holiday Eating with Self Compassion

The holiday season is full of opportunities to reconnect with friends and family.  For many of us that involves festive get-togethers with tempting holiday food and drink.  One of the hardest things this time of year is feeling you have to “deny” yourself in order to “be good” when it comes to healthy eating and drinking. So, what can we do to ensure we don’t go “overboard” with eating this time of year? Read More

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Almond Psyllium Bread: My new favorite!

About 7 years ago, for health reasons, I eliminated processed wheat breads from my diet.  I wanted to avoid gluten, highly processed finely-ground flours, and other added chemicals that can sometimes be found in these products. Instead I satisfied my carbohydrate cravings by adding in beneficial vegetables and fruits to my diet.  Today I can say that I feel so much better; I have more energy, and rarely, if ever, suffer from the nagging joint pain that used to accompany the inflammation in my joints.  I am not looking to take a mid-afternoon nap either.  Nor am I having those late night cravings for something sweet. BUT EVERY NOW AND THEN I CRAVE... Read More

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No More Dilly-Dallying: 5 Great Recipes using Fresh Dill

Today I received my first farm share box filled with wonderful greens. One never knows exactly what is going to show up in these wonderful boxes. I usually have a few "go-to" recipes for whatever Mother Nature brings my way, but sometimes it’s a challenge to use up all of this goodness before the next box arrives. Read More

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