Oh my, it has been months since I had me a grilled cheese. Currently, I’m visiting family, and to my surprise there was gluten free bread in the freezer and dairy free cheese in the fridge. Trying to recreate one of my favorite grilled cheeses I created this combination with the materials on hand. Ingredients…
Read MoreDo You Wanna Join My Band? We’re Practicing Kindness
What do your dreams say to you? Do these altered states of consciousness often seem like testing grounds where you might fail in making the “correct” decision? Do you feel as if you just spent the night walking around aimlessly? Are they so frightening that it seems like the only way out is to wake…
Read MoreMango & Coconut Tropical Oatmeal
A warm bowl of oatmeal is an ideal way to start your day during the colder months. For those of you that have gone gluten free, this is a creative but quick breakfast. With a gluten free oatmeal, add your favorite fruits, nuts, spices and sweeteners. At one of my last doctor’s visits, my doctor…
Read MoreRob’s Jamaican Curry Chicken
or “Rasta” Rob’s Jamaican “Curried” Chicken Sometimes life offers us these little gems we went for so long without, and we wonder how we ever got by. When I met my fiancé, he raved about a chicken and curry dish he had at a Jamaican place. Being picky, I was reluctant to try his interpretation…
Read MoreMagnesium and Calcium Deficiencies… Are Gluten and Carbohydrates to Blame?
All too often, I hear of someone claiming that they are magnesium deficient. My first thought is: “You’re probably right.” Not only does our diet lack magnesium rich foods, but the soil in which our food grows has become depleted itself. So, what do we do? We supplement; but have you ever looked at the…
Read MoreCucumber Kale Crunch Salad
Lunchtime is a great time to get your raw energy! Health nuts typically look toward greens for their midday meal. Chlorophyll, from the greeny leafies, is not only one of the best ways to absorb the sun’s energy, it also replenishes our bed blood cells. The kale in this salad nourishes us with high levels…
Read MoreCreamy Green Smoothie
Get over your fears of the “green” smoothie! I’m not going to waste my fruit or time on something that tastes like slime! Getting your nutrients in one shot is THE way to start your day. If you suffer from chronic fatigue, just think: your body has less to digest, thereby wasting less energy.…
Read MoreEndorphins! Endorphins! Get Your Endorphins!
When was the last time you went for a decent walk? I’m talking at least 30 minutes of continuous walking. Whether your answer was today, or that you cannot remember, we should all take the time to recognize how important walking is for a healthy lifestyle. Combatting two connective tissue disorders, I have come to…
Read MoreMy BEST Watermelon Smoothie
When my neighbor recently put his watermelons on sale, 2 for $2.00, we enjoyed watermelon smoothies all week. The first thing I noticed about watermelon smoothies is that they are usually on the weaker side. Watery with not that much flavor. (Side-Health Tip: A few months ago I was more than lucky to have a…
Read MoreWanderlust: Philly Yoga Block Party
Just returned from the Wanderlust “Festival” in Philadelphia. Wanderlust? In Philly? What, did they wander and get lost? Actually, the free event was held at the recently built Piazza in Northern Liberties, the growing, “hipster” section of the city. We couldn’t have asked for better weather. High 70s, low 80s with a beautiful breeze. The…
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