2019 Archives
The Vibe Roller
Using a roller, or a ball, before a workout to “roll out your muscles,” is a technique called “self myofascial release,” or SMR. I am a big fan of this technique for the following reasons; * Reorganizes connective tissue* Increases blood flow* Increases lymphatic activity* Soft tissue elongation* Breaking adhesions* Decreases muscular tension* Diminish…
Tags: Fitness
Tahini Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies are delicious and nutrient dense. Tahini is made from sesame seeds and is quite nutrient dense. Just one tablespoon of tahini has 89 calories, 3 grams of protein and 1.4 grams of dietary fiber. In one small serving, men get 4 percent of their recommended daily intake of fiber and 5 percent of daily protein, while women gain 6 percent of…
Tags: Dessert, Recipes
Nearly 50% of Americans Have Heart Disease
February is heart health awareness month. Heart disease is still the number one killer of Americans. According to a recent study from the American Heart Association published in the journal Circulation, nearly 50% of adult Americans have heart disease. Part of this is because of more stringent guidelines for high blood pressure. Hypertension is…
Tags: Fitness
Island Back Bean Bowl
Ok, I am really into "bowls" lately. I love them because you can get really creative and they come together quickly. I think about building them like this..... Start with a grain, such as rice, farro, quinoa, millet, barley or a non grain but something starchy like a potato. Add a vegetable protein like beans, tofu, seitan, or tempeh. Add at least…
Tags: Main Course, Recipes
Getting Back to Meditation
I have been an on and off meditator for the past five years. I can be consistent for up to a year and then I can get derailed. When this happens, and I want to get consistent again, I consult my meditation teacher Candice Oksenhorn. I spent this past Saturday afternoon with her in her dining room reviewing various essential oils that could help support…
Tags: Inspiration
Farro and Veggie Power Bowl with Peanut Sauce
This is a fast, healthy and delicious after work dinner favorite. This dish comes together in no time, especially if you have premade the farro the night before, or over the weekend. The peanut sauce is so good and you will have plenty left over. My favorite way to use the left over peanut sauce is to pour it over steamed chinese cabbage or bok choy…
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My Favorite Books of 2018
These are my favorite books of 2018 because they educated, expanded and inspired me. Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. This is the most impactful book for me in 2018. It it is not pictured here because I leant it to a friend. The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned.…
Tags: Inspiration
Pecan and Coconut Encrusted Tofu with Raw Cranberry Relish
I have been making this dish for special occasions for many years per the request of my husband. This is one of my favorite go to special occasion recipes, and now it is yours. It is slightly more labor intensive than most of my other recipes, but it is so worth the extra effort! This recipe is inspired by a cooking class I did years ago with Mark Reinfeld. I…
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