The inspiration for this post comes from a woman who shared on You Tube how some people consider you radical for making changes. These changes are good and best for you, but others do not understand, so they say you are radical. The woman said that people are saying that she is radical because she has changed her hair and is experimenting with the raw vegan diet. She … [Read more...] about Sometimes You Have To Walk Alone and That’s Okay
Archives for March 2012
Are You Bored With Eating A Plant-Based Diet?
Those of you who eat a plant-based diet, probably get asked, "Are you bored and what do you eat, if you are not eating meat?" No doubt some of you probably do get bored, I know I do. Boredom is certain to happen if you do the same thing over and over, but you want to keep things new and fresh. The only way to do that is that you be open-minded by trying new … [Read more...] about Are You Bored With Eating A Plant-Based Diet?
8 Benefits of Drinking Raw Carrot Juice
I am a slacker when it comes to juicing, but today I am challenging myself to juice every day, along with eating a raw vegan diet. While preparing for the raw vegan challenge, I decided to read Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Juices by N.W. Walker, D.Sc. I am reading this book because my goal is to make juicing a part of my life. I have a pretty good juicer, that I rarely use. I put … [Read more...] about 8 Benefits of Drinking Raw Carrot Juice
Take Time to Enjoy
While sitting here thinking about what to write, it dawned on my that I need to take time to simply enjoy. You say, "Enjoy what?" I say, "Everything." Just a little information about me. When certain things happened in my life, that I had no control over, I dealt with it, by shutting myself off from almost everyone and everything. Yeah, you probably think I'm lying, … [Read more...] about Take Time to Enjoy
Ditch the Fad Diets, Build on Healthful Habits
Do you know someone who is always on a diet? The person usually sticks with the diet for a certain amount of time, then moves on to the next diet. Later you see the person and it doesn't look like they've ever been on a diet. The person has re-gained all the weight they lost and is talking about going on another diet. And the cycle goes continues. I'm sure you know … [Read more...] about Ditch the Fad Diets, Build on Healthful Habits
A Fun Way to Use the Ancient Grain, Amaranth
Do you eat your grains? I'm not talking about white/brown or wild rice. There is a variety of unrefined grains that you can try. Did you know that Harvard University scientists found that women who eat whole grains are less likely to gain extra weight? Start incorporating grains into your diet. They not only help you lose weight (good fiber source), but they help you … [Read more...] about A Fun Way to Use the Ancient Grain, Amaranth