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Is Vegetarian Best for Everyone?
I am just completing a 30 day vegetarian eating plan for myself to see if that would be a good way of eating for me. I've had plenty of energy. but by last week, I found it started getting pretty boring. Having an eating plan that isn't satisfying is a sure-fire setup for getting into junk food, just because of boredom. So I'm finding that for me, I'm better off putting a little bit of seafood or poultry back onto my plate.
Words from a Newcomer to Health Coaching
Hi Peg. I just want to email you quickly to report how good I feel by eliminating so many "bad" things from my diet! I remember hearing before that so much of the stuff we eat causes inflammation in our bodies. I actually thought I might be developing arthritis in my knees and hands because they were so achy. In just 2 days the my stiff and achy joints are now feeling normal again! Amazing!
Spiritual Nourishment - What Is It?
The State of Health Care and My Goals for 2012
This past week I had the opportunity to be a bystander at a conference in Orlando on leadership and the current picture of healthcare in the United States. One of the more exciting and promising things that seems to be emerging in healthcare is what I’ve been hoping for - a deeper sense of inclusion of the patient and the community in the health of all individuals. None of us can be healthy alone.
Green Lentil Soup
2 T unsalted butter or coconut oil
1 lrg yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
All Sugared Out
I hope your Thanksgiving was filled with good company and wonderful food. Mine certainly was. My daughter and I share the cooking, because we both love to do it.
5 Tips for Painless Holiday Travel
If you need to get on an airplane to connect with your loved ones over the Holidays, here are some tips to make travel easy:
1. Avoid checking your bag if you can.
2. Use transparent bags for liquids and gels: remember TSA's 3-1-1 rule: 3 ounce containers, 3 oz. liquid or gel maximum, and contain them in 1 qt. size tansparent bag
3. pre-check your flight status often. If there are schedule changes you won't be surprised
4. Use package plans if you're not staying with family. It's easier and usually cheaper to bundle.
3 Reasons to Eat Vegetarian
If you have been thinking about going vegetarian, there is growing evidence of its benefits. Here are just a few:
1. Vegetables, beans and whole grains are reliable sources of vitamins, minerals and digestive fiber.
2. Vegetarian foods provide biodegradable waste that is used to enrighing the soil for new growth
3. Vegetrian foods are heart healthy and when properly balanced will lower your risk for obesity.
You Deserve a Caffeine and Sugar Free Break
When someone asks me what I do, I say I show you how easy and delicious healthy eating can be and how it will change your health and your energy for the better. I try to be as clear and concise as possible, but sometimes that can sound kind of vague, so I like to listen to how the women I work with describe what I do.
Nutrition Keys for Aging Well
Aging has taken center stage in the media this year because the first of the Boomers are turning 65 this year. Because Boomers comprise such a wide swath of the US population, their physical and financial health will impact all of society.