2009-10-23 18:47
My juice fast didn't work out that week because I came down with a cold. However, it was minor and only lasted 3-4 days. Before, I remember I would get sick for at least a week, so this was… Read More
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2009-10-14 18:48
photo by amorphity A friend of mine just went on a juice detox program by Blueprint. He only did it for a day or two, which can still work. However, he didn't follow the direction… Read More
2009-10-12 21:36
This weekend: Oct. 16, 17, 18th, is the New Life Expo.I went to it last year and it changed my life. New Life Expo is three days full of events, lectures, workshops, and vendors all focused… Read More
2009-10-08 16:30
Yesterday I attended Pretty City shopping event. The first booth on my way in was Bright Pink. If you're not familiar with them, Bright Pink is a non-profit organization focused on preventio… Read More
2009-10-05 21:39
Yesterday I did Pilates for a good cause. SHAPE magazine organized Pilates for Pink to benefit the breast cancer research fund. The entire day was filled with yoga and pilate classes… Read More
2009-10-02 21:46
photo by p-duke This weekend, Oct. 4th, is the Harvest Moon, also know as the Hunter's Moon and the Wolf Moon.As defines by Wikipedia, Harvest Moon is "..the moon at and about the peri… Read More
2009-10-01 20:19
image by eblaser Today I'm having a large salad with avocados and veggies for lunch. I love avocados, and adore guacamole. here are some quick facts on this amazing fruit (that's right… Read More
2009-09-30 20:18
I got a great tip today from Vital Juice.A relatively new site Veggie Trader lets you turn in your abundant produce, let's say you have too much mint growing – like my bf does, for som… Read More
2009-09-30 20:08
Yesterday I got an e-mail at work that my company will give out free flu shots to employees. This proposed a difficult dilemma for me. While I am somewhat against vaccines and had not had a… Read More
2009-09-30 18:48
Today's recipe comes from a new blog I started following called Rawmazing. This is one of the recipes that especially caught my eye because I absolutely love mushrooms. Mushrooms contain mor… Read More
2009-09-29 21:19
A Banana A Day.....It seems that apples get all the credit. "An apple a day...." – but I say that bananas deserve more recognition.I like to start my day of with a banana o… Read More
2009-09-25 20:54
Sound familiar?If you haven't already caught on to the new trend wave of Kombucha, what are you waiting for? This isn't another fad diet trend, this is an ancient folklore concoction with to… Read More
2009-09-24 14:15
Even with the economy down the hole, like most people, I refuse to let go of my weekly dinners out with my boyfriend.I love how I don't have to worry about grocery shopping, preparing, and t… Read More
2009-09-23 16:52
Happy First Day of Fall!!! And what a wonderful day it is: the sun is shining, it's warm and pleasant, and the air smells of season changing.Fall is the best time for farmer's market p… Read More
2009-09-21 17:57
Ohmmm....It's another great week of sunshine in September. I started my day off with a quick 20 minute yoga session to stretch and get my mind ready for the day. I recommend everyone to do y… Read More
2009-09-18 18:21
Just discovered Hemp Organic Lipsticks by eco-consious company called Colorganics. The lipsticks are made of 95% certified organic ingredients, organic beeswax combined with carnauba & c… Read More
2009-09-17 20:12
September is almost over, but in case you didn't already know, it is the National Yoga Month. Yoga studios across the states are opening their doors to new comers by offering an entire week… Read More
2009-09-17 20:10
Welcome friends to my blog and my first post. I promise to daily (except the weekends) update you with nutrition information to help guide you to better health and overall well-being. I will… Read More
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