Dale and I went out to eat last night. We typically choose locally owned establishments and if they are chains, they are only chains to the area with up to 5 locations tops. Last night we had a few errands to run and decided on the 99 Restaurant because it was close to where we…… Continue reading A Bust for Us – Chain Restaurants

Our body is greatly affected by what we put in it. If we treat it to processed, un-natural, chemically treated, high fat foods it will go through high processes to digest these so-called foods, we will look and feel un-natural, we will suffer symptoms of chemical overload and we will have a high fat content…… Continue reading Food Addiction & How to Control It

We’ve all heard someone say at one time or another “cool your jets” but what I’ve heard quite often lately is “cool your joints”. Yes, all the joints in your body that ache can be alleviated simply by healthy eating. Some folks have food triggers that lead to stomach aches, backache, headaches and even sore,…… Continue reading Cool Your Joints!

A few years ago I read a book written by Don Gerrard called One Bowl which leads the reader through mindful eating that nourishes the body and spirit; it’s a good book and worth reading if you’re working on understanding why we relate to food in the ways we currently do. While I work with…… Continue reading One Plate

Snacking is something Americans do probably more than anyone else. Sure every country has their traditions whether it’s tea time, siesta, cheese & wine midday, bread and fruit dinners, bread and milk before bed or any other daily custom but it seems that here in North America food is used and abused too often. We’re…… Continue reading Is Snacking Consuming You?

My 3-Day Spring Group Cleanse began today. This gives everyone a chance to clear out the winter gunk and reboot their system. There are many different types of cleanses and from time to time I like to put myself through a strict one even f only for a day. Every small step counts, every effort…… Continue reading Spring Cleanse Time!

It took about 5 days to fully sprout but worth the minor effort. All sprouts are a healthy, tasty addition to salads, soups & stews when added last.

In April, July and September of this year fish oil study results were released. The results claimed that fish oil wasn’t beneficial in heart health but deeper research into the study itself proved that the particular study was flawed. The flaws were claims such as a far lower than recommended daily dose, inconsistent follow-up/testing on each participant,…… Continue reading Don’t Stop Your Fish Oil Supplement!