by Kimberly Shand
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With such a broad range of options it’s hard to take March seriously as National Nutrition Month.
On March 1st we can rejoice for Peanut Butter Lovers…
Last week, I got all excited about summer and picnics. If you got a chance to read my last post, I detailed 5 of my top favorite foods to take to or prepare for a picnic–all excellent for your health. Well, last Sunday, I did just that. I planned a picnic with a large group of my friends. There were 9 of us who go back several years; plus a few spouses and kids, we totaled 16. We had a great…
Summer’s here and the sun is out. Last week, as I mentioned, I planned a nice long hike for myself; and it was fantastic! This week: I’m in the mood for a picnic! For some of you, that may mean: potato and/or macaroni salad, hamburgers or hot dogs (if your park has a grill) and lots of other not-so-healthy snack options. Just because you’re planning a picnic doesn’t mean that you need to deviat…
Most people can safely (and inexpensively!) drink water straight from the tap. If you want to improve the taste of tap water, you can purchase a water-filtration pitcher, which reduces the amount of fluoride and chlorine and removes some unwanted chemicals and minerals in the tap water. And if you’re looking for a convenient way to stay hydrated and protect the earth, give up the disposab…
Summer is quickly approaching and I’m getting more and more excited about hitting the beach, having long, lazy picnics in the park, and riding my bike everywhere. Unfortunately, some of my friends view summer as a challenge. Warmer weather calls for less clothing, i.e. short sleeves, spaghetti strap tank tops, shorts, and dare I say it, the dreaded swim suit and/or bikini. It’s unfortunately…
Happy Easter and Pass Over, or if you prefer, Happy Sunday. No matter how you spend your day today, there´s one thing that´s certain: the commercial bombardment of chocolate bunnies and eggs. I didn´t grow up observing today as anything more than a time to spend with my family, to decorate eggs, and yes, to receive a few chocolate bunnies. Those are fond memories, and I wouldn´t chang…
If you´ve been following my blog — or at least looked through the various titles — I started writing very focused on exercise and fitness. Yoga has been a staple through out my posts, including its health benefits, links to new scientific discoveries and reports, and also various forms of the ancient practice. A bit later, I began to explore various other popular exercises such as Spinning and…
There´s a new study in the New Zealand Journal of Medicine that identifies the TOP WORST DIET Foods. While mostly obvious to anyone who has been on a diet before, the list is interesting in many aspects. Its main intention is to help obese individuals better identify and avoid foods that offer zero to little nutritional value and provide an abundance of wasteful calories. Anything that includes…
What did you do to celebrate our Independence? I’m sure many of you celebrated the traditional way: family, friends, great food, and all taking place in a park. I can’t think of a better way myself; so that’s just what I did. However, I decided to do something a little this year. Instead of tossing a Frisbee or a football, I planned an afternoon of yoga and yoga-related festivities. For me,…
In my last two posts, I highlighted Macrobiotics and the Raw Food Diet. This week, a brief overview of Ayurveda. A form of alternative medicine, Ayurveda is a 5,000 year-old comprehensive medical practice founded in India. “Ayur” and “veda” are two Sanskrit words that mean “knowledge of living.” Often referred to as the “sister science” of yoga, it incorporates a highly comprehensive approach to…