Posts Tagged ‘vegan’

The Mysterious Coconut

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Coconuts… Why so much confusion?

It seems the mystery of the coconut has plagued us for so long, and yet we continue to be caught up in its magic.

I was recently involved in a discussion whether the coconut was a fruit, a nut, or a seed.  After much deliberation and a abundance of research, the conclusion…

Peace, LOVE and Herbs!

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Stress can influence reproductive function, the immune system and the brain.The following conditions are commonly linked to stress:

  • Angina
  • Asthma
  • Auto-immune diseases
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular disease syndrome
  • Common cold
  • Depression
  • Diabetes (adult onset, type II)
  • Headaches
  • Hypertension
  • Immune suppression
  • Irritable

How much is enough Protein?

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Many people, including nutritionist, still think that you cannot get enough protein without eating meat, fish, or chicken. But is this really true?  I don’t eat meat, I am in decent shape, my body is lean but not small.  I have good musculature and strong bones.  I walk/run 5 days a week, do yoga and lift weights at times.  I am always full of energy, don’t need too much sleep…

What’s all the fuss about Kale?

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Kale is the Awesome!

My recipe file is loaded with kale recipes,

Lemony Kale Pesto

In fact, I have two more that I want to upload, but I’m thinking you may not understand what all the fuss is with Kale.

-What if I told you that…

Shopping Naked on a Budget

Friday, March 12th, 2010
  1. Pick your Price: Decide how much $$$ you are going to spend on food each week. Make your budget realistic, if you are going to eat out a few times, some of your food you buy for home will go to waste. Shop at smaller Local Natural stores, they have a lot of specials so they can move items faster. Stock up on deals, like when almond/rice/hemp milk

Frozen Banana Pops

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Buckwheaties

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Meet Benjamin

Friday, March 12th, 2010

As Diana Says, ‘I am an expert in me’. As an endurance athlete, I have participated in snowboard, boarder cross, and cycling races, both on and off road for a good portion of my life. I take my body to the limits physically, where all I can depend on at times is my nutrition. I study my body, my reactions…

Planning for the Holidays

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

The holidays are upon us, and for a lot of people it is a time of joy, and others great strife-the planning, the shopping, the traveling, the preparing, and the food.  I have very warm-fuzzy feelings about the holidays, but my diet choices always seem to cause a great deal of activity and conversation that leaves my family and friends a little squirmy.

Thanksgiving is one of those nostalgic…