Came across this video with three recipes for green smoothies the other day. I adore green smoothies and I always want more recipes. The second of the three three recipes is going to be a new favorite. It is called Glowing Beauty because it is so hydrating and good for the skin. I think this makes the perfect light smoothie to hydrate us and our skin during the heat and stress of summer. All the recipes provide a delicious boost of minerals and vitamins that will make you feel amazing on the … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
Love Tuna? Make Sure It is Ethical and Sustainable
I grew up eating tuna. My mom's tuna and egg salad is now a comfort food for me and I feel like I am channeling her whenever I make it for my own kids. Of course back then we didn't think much, or at all, about where the tuna in the cans came from. We didn't think about overfishing and responsible fishery that did not result in the deaths of other marine animals, like dolphins. We did not think about mercury content or fish farms where the fish are given genetically modified feed. In many ways I … [Read more...]
Do Lavender and Tea Tree Oils Cause Endocrine Disruption?
I thought this issue had been put to rest long ago but alas it seems the hysteria and misinformation lives on. In 2007 a very poorly conducted study "found" that lavender and tea tree oils caused endocrine disruption among young boys. It was said that these two compounds had estrogenic effects and could cause young boys to grow breasts (prepubertal gynecomastia). The study was faulty for a variety of reasons but the main being that the study was made up of only three young boys. This is a … [Read more...]
No Time in the Morning? Make Over Your Evenings Instead
Many, many gurus, authors, coaches, and general advice givers often advise you to get up earlier and create special morning routines to get your day started right. I have no issue with this advice. I think it is spot on and can help you create some winning habits and some great successes in life. But I don't do it. Why don't I try and makeover my mornings? Well, mostly because it is unrealistic for me. My mornings begin at 4:00 AM by necessity. I am not going to get up even earlier than … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Save the Planet With Your Garden
Earth Day is this week. This time of year we hear a good game about all things you can do, big and small, to make an impact and reduce your footprint on our planet. I love all the tips, every little bit helps. I especially liked the infographic I am sharing with you below because it highlights ways you can help the earth by doing something you love. Well, something I love anyways. I love to garden and like to spend as much time as possible in my garden...planting, harvesting, cultivating, and … [Read more...]
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