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May 18 2012

Snack Time

What you choose to put into your body and your child’s body and mind has a dramatic influence on how you feel and function in the world. The greatest part is that you can choose for yourself and help your child to choose. It is completely in your hands to make choices that contribute to your and their well being. Taking the time and making the commitment to optimizing your diets are the first steps to creating a healthier body and mind. Many parents are not aware that they can help their child’s development and keep them well by presenting their children with healthy choices. I hear from many parents that their daughters and sons are not interested in food, only eat chicken nuggets or are sugar and junk food addicts. These may be extreme scenarios, but there is hope for all situations. It is up to us, their parents to creatively, consistently, positively and confidently present new and health giving foods to our children for their health today and in the future. With ADD/ADHD and food allergies on the rise as well as calcium deficiencies starting at age 10 there is rampant malnutrition occurring even in developed countries such…
May 18 2012

Asparagus Soup

These days the asparagus is beautiful as it glows green with its’ purplish hue in the stores and at the farmer’s stand around the corner. This mild diuretic makes my body feel great, especially when I wake up in the morning. That is always the sign for me to know how I balanced my food, activity and stress level from the previous day. How I feel first thing in the morning, either bloated or energetic, light or heavy, etc. Take this as a sign as to what your body may or may not be needing as you plan for the day ahead. Learning the body’s language is key in mastering your health and the choices you have. Here is a recipe for a soup that is loved by everyone who tries it. All are amazed by the vegan health factor, it is delicious indeed. Crème of Asparagus Soup 2T olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced3 leeks, white part only6 cups asparagus, chopped1/3 cup rolled oats3 cups sunflower milk¾ t dilldash of nutmeg¼ jalapeño, chopped (or ¼ t red pepper flakes)Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste1 teaspoon of sweet white miso per servingFresh parsley to garnish 1. Wash all the…
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