Have you ever heard someone say, "I don't like vegetables and I don't eat them?" Yes, I am sure you have heard this statement at some time in your life. Before changing my diet to a plant-based diet, I didn't think much about people saying they don't like vegetables, because I thought it was okay and pretty much the norm. But now that I have changed my diet, learned … [Read more...] about Fruit and Vegetable Facts You Should Know
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Health and Fitness Motivational Quotes
I don't know about you, but when I need some motivation, I refer to words, phrases, and pictures to give me a little pep. If you are a regular reader of this blog, then you know that from time to time, I share motivational and inspirational quotes and/or messages. Why? Well, sometimes you need a lift in your spirit. Something that lights a fire under you that wakes you … [Read more...] about Health and Fitness Motivational Quotes
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