Yesterday, here in the United States of America, we celebrated our Independence Day, often referred to simply as “The 4th of July.” The USA prides itself on being “the land of the free, and the home of the brave.” We, Americans, often talk about the freedom with which we live in our country and the …
Eating well during the holidays is a very common stumbling block. I don’t know how many times I hear comments throughout the holiday season about eating too much, needing to detox, and wondering how to beat the bloat. It doesn’t have to be this way! Let’s stop the frankenfood holidays and turn to real food …
Gift giving and receiving is something I’ve found myself struggling with in more recent years. As I’ve trekked into a more simplistic and minimalist lifestyle, away from collecting material things, I’ve found it more challenging to both give and receive mindful gifts. I’ve found it difficult to pick out gifts that are as mindful as …
When I first began my foray into a Real Food Lifestyle (because it really is so much more than a ‘diet’), I struggled with the idea of letting go of my holiday traditions. Specifically, my holiday recipes. Baking for the holidays has been a big part of my traditions since I was probably about 8. …
There is something psychologically tied to eating soup that just feels extra nourishing. Maybe it’s the idea of my mom feeding me chicken soup when I was sick as a kid. Or the comfort found in eating something warm that doesn’t require chewing. Whatever created this connection in my mind, I find that these days …
I’ve been baking pies since I was probably 10 or 11 years old. I can even remember when my grandmother gave me my first pie baking recipe book! A lot of love and baking came out of that cookbook over the years! Since my favorite pie has always been Pecan Pie, I refused to allow …
‘Tis the season to be jolly! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Joy to the World! Sure these are all lovely sentiments, in theory. But so many of us have found the holiday season to just add to our normal every day stress, especially when it comes to food and what we eat. …
Making the transition to a Real Food lifestyle is hard enough. Getting support from your friends and family shouldn’t be a part of this challenge, but often times it is. I can speak from experience that not everyone will understand or be on board with your decision to adopt a Real Food lifestyle, no matter …
Happy New Year! I’m writing today with a story from my own life to help inspire you for 2017. Do you BELIEVE in miracles? Cause I do. I BELIEVE that they are happening all the time, all around us. We are often so consumed with our thoughts that we don’t see them. When we aren’t …
I am often asked how I resist all of the temptations during the holidays and don’t give in to the endless sugar buffet. What’s my secret? Well, it’s not really a secret so much as a plan for success. I am not a superhero, I do not have more willpower than the next person. …
