Yes, I said Radish Heaven. This simple recipe will turn any radish hater into someone who waits for the farmers market to open so they can be the first to get the pick of the radishes. I’m back selling my… Read More ›
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Plant-based gluten-free whole roasted Cauliflower! You’ve got to try this one!
This easy vegan, gluten-free whole roasted cauliflower recipe is one that I adopted from a not-so-healthy recipe. It’s so easy, and uses cauliflower in an unusual way. It’s very visually appealing and very easy! Cauliflower belongs to the cruciferous family… Read More ›
THIS is the reason healthcare and health in the US sucks
My sister sent me this photo who said a friend took it while she was waiting for an appointment in her doctor’s office. IN HER DOCTOR’S OFFICE! Notice the cancer promoting artificial sweetener in the back. I’ll bet this MD… Read More ›
New worldwide guidelines on cancer-causing arsenic in rice
Brown rice healthier than white? Not when it comes to arsenic levels. On July 18, 2014 The Codex Alimentarius Commission (in charge of all the alimentary canals in the world I guess) issued a statement that it has set a… Read More ›
Mary’s Gone Crackers….again
I don’t know who Mary is or even if there is a “Mary” (really….)but if there is I want to hug her and thank her for satisfying my taste buds in such a wholesome way. In case you don’t know, Mary’s… Read More ›
Is all coconut milk created equal?
Last week, I posted a recipe for a delicious, creamy, quick and easy butternut squash soup on Facebook and I listed one of the ingredients as coconut milk. A fan contacted me and said “What kind of coconut milk do… Read More ›
Naked Juice and PepsiCo can suck it
Last week Pepsico owned Naked Juice agreed to settle a lawsuit that stemmed form deceptive labeling. PepsiCo had labeled the crappy fruit drink “All natural” when its ingredients were anything but. Good thing consumers are getting smarter. A class action… Read More ›
A tale of two vegetable broths…not all organics are created equal.
Buying organic is a good idea if you’re trying to eat healthier, but food manufacturers are getting sneaky. If you are buying organic vegetable broth, you may want to look closely at the label. Big name brands and store brands… Read More ›
How she lost 100 pounds and found herself in the process
If you clicked on this to get a one step answer or find a magic root that will fight belly flab, sorry, this post is not for you. But if you want real, useful, healthy tips from someone who lost… Read More ›
Yay!! The last day of the countdown! Did you win?
Today is the last day of the countdown for the 100 Perks of Having Cancer book launch in Nashville Tennessee at the National Women’s Survivors Convention! The book is officially LAUNCHED! (Let’s hope it doesn’t end up beached on a… Read More ›
My new delicious AND guilt-free food obsessions
Every so often I find something so incredibly good tasting AND good for me that I want to shout it from the rooftops! Well here are three foods that fit that bill. As most of you know, as part of… Read More ›
An unhealthy recycle bin……
My sister showed me this photo of a recycling bin she snapped while on her morning walk. We both had a good laugh for obvious reasons. The poor woman (is that a sexist assumption?) that ingested the case and a… Read More ›
Week #5 of your 6 week Meatless Monday Challenge
You’re almost there! This week’s meals are going green. Green for spring…green for health…green for new beginnings. Jump (like a green frog) over to Flo’s blog for the recipes where you’ll love being green with us! Next week is the… Read More ›
Meatless Monday Week #4 (Is it getting easier?)
Hopefully by this week, you’ve gotten some good tips and basics on how to eat meatless. It’s really not that much of a “challenge” now, is it? This weeks menu comes from Newfoundland, home of the Newfies (hope I spelled… Read More ›
Week 1 of the Meatless Monday Challenge
Ne rules here. We had a boatload (OK a dingyload) of people sign up for the Meatless Monday Challenge we posed on our Facebook page. If you want to take it a step further, you can also go 100% plant-based…the… Read More ›