I did not expect to like this dish. I tend to avoid lemon in cooking unless its a vinaigrette or a squeeze onto something but a friend suggested this dish was worth a try. I was really glad I did. Brussels sprouts are sadly neglected as a vegetable but treated nicely they can be totally…

Bringing new life into the world is one of the most amazing parts of being human. Forming a person inside your own body truly is a miracle. And it takes a lot of energy and effort to make this miracle happen. Your health and happiness during your pregnancy directly shapes your childs life. Here are…

Kale is a super food which when combined with goodness of quinoa and crunch of apples makes a great recipe for a salad. You will love the freshness of this salad and it gives you an instant kick. Quinoa is full of protein and promotes a healthy heart and blood sugars levels. Its gluten free…

Cucumbers are some of our favorite fruitables. Like tomatoes, they live in that strange land between fruit and vegetable, but are technically a fruit from the same family as melons and squashes. And like tomatoes they hold many secrets. Cucumbers come from Asia originally, but are now cultivated all over the world. They thrive in…

Quinoa is an amazing source of protein. Its also the lazy foodists shortcut to healthy food because using it to make all sorts of variations is so very simple. Great thing about quinoa (pronounced Keen~wah) is that is gives the burger a really nice texture. If you suffer from restless legs making sure your iron…

We all want to live in a clean home. Cleanliness around us makes it easier to have clear minds and healthy bodies. But what we use to clean our homes can actually damage our health if we are not choosing safe products. Most conventional cleaning products contain proprietary secret ingredients that are actually toxic. Detergents,…

Loving our bodies can take many forms. One of the most important ways to care for ourselves is to keep the metabolic fires burning hot. Most peoples metabolisms drastically slow down as we age, but there are ways to them burning. And while its true that the base rate of our metabolisms are determined by…

The most interesting part about this salad is the texture. There are so many different ingredients in this salad with different textures that you enjoy every bite of it. This salad is ready instantly and should be served at the same time; otherwise you will lose the texture. Kale is low in calories, high in…

There are times when we all want a free pass. When we would like to be able to eat whatever we desire without consequences, like a child at a birthday party. But to maintain our health, we need to be mindful about what we eat at all times. According to the National Foundation for Celiac…

You have probably been told about the importance of exercise many times. Exercise is crucial for our physical, mental and emotional health. In addition to our diet, our activity level is the most important factor in determining our lifelong health and wellness. Its that important. Got it? Good. But what if you hate to exercise?…