One morning after walking the typical 3 mile hike with my next door neighbor, we decided to put our resources together and share our lunch time. Sharon came over with a blender carafe full of this oh so silky, healthy smoothie…she was kind enough to share the recipe with me and I hope she doesn’t mind if I…… Continue reading Silky Berry Smoothie
32 0z container Greek vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup honey or Agave nectar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon -Mix all with a whisk until light and creamy 1 loaf pound cake, sliced or 1-2 pkgs. Lady Fingers Peach Schnapps- enough to sprinkle on cake for soaking -Lay pound cake/lady fingers in cookie pan and pour Schnapps over and…… Continue reading Peach-Blueberry Trifle
Headaches, Tired, Craving Salty or Sweets, Feeling Overwhelmed, Dizziness, No Energy, Excess Thirst? You might have Adrenal Fatigue If you feel overstressed, overwhelmed, no energy or feel like you have more energy after 6pm than you do all day maybe your adrenals are fatigued. Your adrenals are your stress receptors and if you’re constantly under…… Continue reading Adrenal Fatigue
Magnesium is the 4th most abundant mineral in the body following calcium, phosphorus and potassium and it is essential to good health. 50-60% of the body’s magnesium is found in the bones and teeth, 30-49% in the muscles and cells and only 1% is found in the blood; the body works hard to keep that…… Continue reading Magnesium Deficiency
This salad is simple to make and it offers lots of nutrition from the deep green broccoli which is vitamin, mineral and fiber filled to the bulgur wheat which is also a high fiber, filling food. Cranberries add an extra value of antioxidants and vitamin C and the nuts add more crunch and Omega 3’s.…… Continue reading Broccoli-Bulgur Salad
Wild salmon-amount depends on servings needed Garlic Scapes Pesto 8-10 fresh garlic scapes cut into 3″ lengths juice of 1/2 a lemon 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4-1/2 cup olive oil Put garlic scapes, nuts, lemon juice and salt into a food processor and blend, drizzle olive oil in and blend until…… Continue reading Wild Salmon w/Garlic Scapes Pesto and Cucumber-Spring Pea Salad
If you find yourself dreading lunchtime because of the same old boring foods, lack of places to order from, or if you feel unsatisfied and still hungry after eating lunch, you’re not alone. Lunch at work doesn’t have to be a chore. It doesn’t have to be boring and un-fullfilling either. It’s simple to pack a…… Continue reading Eat Healthy at Work
The seeds and plants are in the ground and I’ve actually harvested lettuce and baby spinach so far. I suppose for those who grow a vegetable garden regularly that’s not such a big deal but for me, well, I was jumping with joy! With the warm and sometimes hot and sticky weather upon us it was necessary…… Continue reading The Garden is Growing!
Being semi-new to the area living where houses aren’t on top of one another makes for a challenge to get out and be with people; especially when you’re on the [hesitating] shy side of existence. Finding the motivation to get oudoors and get some exercise also poses a challenge. The universe works in mysteriuos ways…… Continue reading Finding the Motivation to Get Moving
It’s early June, mid-week and it’s raining. I’m working at a nice pace then my belly rumbles much like a mild Spring thunderstorm. I check the time, it’s 1:30, I worked through lunch. I forage a little and find bulgur wheat in the refrigerator that had been soaked a day or two ago. I decide…… Continue reading Lunch in the Garden on a Rainy Wednesday
Initiate Wellness ~ Every New Dawn 