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Lentil Bean Veggie Burgers…It was a surprise!
Lentil Veggie Bean Burgers I love it when I discover something really easy and delicious, and it absolutely delights me when it happens quite by accident! This time the accident turned out to be Lentil Bean Veggie Burgers that were “meaty” and delicious!! Last week I made a vegetarian mixture to go over Organic brown rice and quinoa pasta. The result was ok, but it was not my favorite creation, and I had quite a bit left over. The next night, I decided to make burgers out of it. This was a complete experiment, but often it can turn out well…and it’s always a fun adventure! I took some of…
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Lentil Bean Veggie Burgers
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Happy National Olive Day!
Happy National Olive Day! Did you know today is National Olive Day? It is, and I am so excited, because I love olives. I love everything about them…all the different kinds, the delicious olive oil, and that they are sooo healthy for you! Do you have a favorite type of olive? I think my favorite is probably the calamata olive, although I love the black oil cured ones, green ones…I guess I love them all. They are so versatile too! I chop them up and put them on salads, in socca (a gluten free bread I make), in omelets and so on. Olive oil is wonderful for cooking and as…
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How To Fix a Slow Metabolism
How To Fix a Slow Metabolism By now, many of you have heard of Dr. Mark Hyman. If you haven’t, get ready to learn how to feel and be healthier from a master! Dr. Hyman is a doctor of functional medicine and an incredible teacher. He manages to distill down the many confusing aspects of better health and how our bodies work so we can clearly understand what may be wrong with our current diet and/or health practices and what to do about them. One of his best subjects is How to Fix a Slow Metabolism. Today, he sent me a terrific video called “7 Ways to Fix a Slow…
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Are Antidepressants Deadly?
Are Antidepressants Deadly? I have to share this with you because it really resonated with me. I’m not the only one who will identify with this I am sure. The question is…are antidepressants deadly? When I was depressed, I never seriously thought about ending my life, but I did sometimes think those who were gone were lucky not to be dealing with the pain of being here and dealing with life. This is raw for me to admit, but because my mission is to share how I healed myself and cured my depression with food, not with drugs, I have to put this out there for you to read and…
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Quick and Easy Salad Dressing
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The Deadly Truth Behind Antidepressants
I took these. In fact, I took 3 different versions of them. I can only remember Zoloft and Paxil. The first prescription I took for depression is lost to my memory. I think it’s really important to understand the deadly truth behind antidepressants. I’m linking here to a very informative article by Dr. Micozzi on anti-depressants. I want you to have the opportunity to read it for yourself. What I can contribute to his post is my own personal experience. I began taking some anti-depressant, the name of which I don’t remember…it didn’t work. Three weeks of hoping to feel better with no relief. Next they put me on Zoloft, which…
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How Do I Replace Soda When I Need Something Refreshing to Drink?
How Do I Replace Soda? What do you do when you’re making healthy food and beverage choices and you just want something special? You’re probably asking…how do I replace soda? When you remember the not-so-good ole days when you’d reach for a can of soda when you’re thirsty, what do you do now? The answer is easier than you think. We’ll talk about three easy, healthy recipes you can make to treat yourself. First, let’s talk about refreshment. Let’s say you just want a soda, but you don’t want all the sugar, fake sugar, salt and chemicals in your old go-to brand. Here’s a quick recipe for you to try. …
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Healthy No Sugar Cream Soda
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Diet, Exercise and Confidence are Connected
How Diet, Exercise, and Confidence Are Connected Do you struggle with not feeling confident? Diet, exercise and confidence are connected, and while therapy and coaching can help, it may also be of great benefit to address your diet and exercise schedules. When you eat well and exercise, it may very well help boost your self-confidence. Here are some thoughts as to why that may be true. * Body image – While exercising won’t necessarily result in the perfect body, it does tend to give you a sense that you are being proactive about your health; you’re doing the right thing and working toward getting fit. Recognizing this… even if you…
