Today marks one week on The Daniel Fast and I am learning so much about my relationship food. I have not had too many problems while doing this fast, but I have had a few issues. The Daniel Fast calls for no sugar or added sweeteners, I noticed that I am extra sensitive to the sweetness of smoothies. I used a powder that has Stevia in it and used Hemp Seed Milk (vanilla) … [Read more...] about The Daniel Fast: First Week Update
Archives for March 2011
Millet is Not Just for the Birds: It is Good for You Too
Are you afraid of trying different foods? I was afraid and non-adventurous, but not anymore. Each time I venture to the Dekalb Farmers Market: A World International Market, I make it a habit of purchasing something that I have never tried. Trying new food is fun. It is not only fun, but the nutritional benefits from these new foods are quite amazing. I never knew that so … [Read more...] about Millet is Not Just for the Birds: It is Good for You Too
Using Non-Toxic Non-Stick Cookware
Today we have, Jakob Barry as our guest blogger. While standing over your stove-top sautéing dinner consider this: the non-stick pan you are using may be harmful to your health! True, department stores and manufacturers don’t make a practice of placing warnings on cookware but the unfortunate reality is the majority of standard non-stick pans emit toxic chemicals at high … [Read more...] about Using Non-Toxic Non-Stick Cookware
Spring Cleaning Time: The Daniel Fast
The countdown is on for spring cleaning. And I am not talking about cleaning my house. The type of spring cleaning I am doing for the month of March is that of cleaning my body-temple. I am doing a partial fast known as The Daniel Fast. Those of you who know about the Daniel Fast know that the fast is a plant-based fast. You are now probably wondering why I am doing a fast … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning Time: The Daniel Fast