Many people suffer with depression and sadness during this time of the year. Depression and sadness happen more during the holiday season than any other time of the year. The holiday season is a time of happiness and sharing, but for some it’s a time of the year that some dread and find painful. If you dread the holiday season and are unhappy during this time of the year … [Read more...] about 11 Ways to Keep the Holiday Blues Away
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Eating Food that Resonates with You (Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian)
Featured Article from the Desk of Carolyn Akens. This subject keeps rearing its head and unfortunately it often takes on a negative commentary. People are entitled to their opinions, but when it becomes hurtful a line has clearly been crossed. If you choose to eat raw, vegan, vegetarian, or if you're a carnivore that is "your choice" only. There are many people who were … [Read more...] about Eating Food that Resonates with You (Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian)
Avoid Packing on the Pounds this Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving is within a few weeks and Christmas follows. It is a tradition to celebrate the holiday season with food. Enjoying good food, family and fun is one thing that everyone has in common during the holiday season. When I worked outside my home, I use to love this time of the year. I loved it because there would be lots of different foods … [Read more...] about Avoid Packing on the Pounds this Holiday Season
Iron Rich Vegan Foods
Iron is an essential nutrient for all of us, as it is essential for formation of hemoglobin, which is the transporter of oxygen to different parts (tissues) of our body, without which we can not survive.Our diet (may it vegetarian or non vegetarian diet) should not lack iron. Out of approximately 4 grams of iron present in adult human body two third is present as hemoglobin and … [Read more...] about Iron Rich Vegan Foods
When Eating a Vegetariain Diet Is Not Enough, Go Beyond Broccoli
The purpose this book review is to share with you that a strict vegetarian diet does not work for everyone. Some people do better eating animal products. Even though I write mostly about eating a vegan or plant-based diet on this blog, I understand that everything is not for every body. Susan Schenck, author of Beyond Broccoli and the Live Food Factor, sent me her most recent … [Read more...] about When Eating a Vegetariain Diet Is Not Enough, Go Beyond Broccoli
10 Quotes That Help You Overcome Worry
Today it is easy for worry to get the best of you. Especially with all that's going on in this day and time. One of the main things that many people worry about is money. Some worry about paying the bills, having enough food for the week, and/or having the gas to make it to work. Do you know that worrying affects your health? Excessive worrying and anxiety can lead to stress … [Read more...] about 10 Quotes That Help You Overcome Worry