What I Learned from a Weekend with Dr Neal Barnard

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This past weekend I was grateful for the opportunity to meet Dr. Neal Barnard when he visited our office. Read on to an inside peek at my favorite parts of the weekend.

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Not All Eggs are Created Equal…

You know your stuff. If your an egg eater, you buy organic, cage free eggs. They’re a bit pricey, but they’re better for you and the cute little chickens, right?? Well I’m here to tell you there’s a better way to spend your money friends.  Continue reading “Not All Eggs are Created Equal…”

The Great Deodorant Debate…..

If you read my post, Do You Really Need Purple Lotion, you are now aware that your regular over the counter deodorant may actually be toxic! Yikes! So now what?? Are you to go au naturale and have the bon a fide guarantee to never date again?? No fear, I’ve got all of your answers right here.  Continue reading “The Great Deodorant Debate…..”

Raw Brownie Cocoroons

This recipe is perfect if you’re having a gathering and are out of room to bake dessert. It’s a great summer treat and is a top request from my friends and family. It is also full of tasty chocolately goodness!! Click here for more about why chocolate is something you should be eating!!
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Think Your Beauty Products are REALLY Safe?

Have you ever stopped to think about what’s in that pink lotion, purple spray, green eye shadow, and red lipstick??  These things are all legal, but you may be surprised at what you find when you become a detective and find out what’s REALLY in your beauty products and the side effects they may cause. (It’s flat out scary!) Continue reading “Think Your Beauty Products are REALLY Safe?”

Suh-weet Potato Fries…..

I LOVE  french fries. Who doesn’t? But, they’re not really the healthiest side dish for my family. Well I’ve got a recipe for sweet potato fries sure to satisfy and keep the waistline in check. Continue reading “Suh-weet Potato Fries…..”

Why You Should Do a Detox

The body is a sacred temple, the house of your spirit, and life energy. If our physical body is not up to speed, we’re more likely to be tired, holding onto extra weight, and not be living to our full potential. Daily life can feel like a chore because we just don’t feel good and because our body systems are full of junk or blocked.

Just as we take our cars to the shop to clean the engine and get a tune-up, so do our bodies need to be cleaned and tuned-up with a detox from time to time. Continue reading “Why You Should Do a Detox”

As if we needed another reason to love cinnamon….

Cinnamon is tasty, so that in and of itself is enough to eat it right? Well Cinnamon is also chalk full of manganese, which helps with bone formation, metabolism of energy from nutrients and decreases free radicals in the body. Continue reading “As if we needed another reason to love cinnamon….”