(Continued from Part 1) So you're ready to make a healthy change? Taking the plunge and "going public" can make your new habit—and sticking with it—a snap. 5 Ways taking a stand supports the healthy new you 1. Reduced brain strain. During the cleanse, I found that by eliminating the option of … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
How to Make Good Habits Stick (Part 1)
Last week I wrapped up Kris Carr's 21 Day Adventure Cleanse! I think I did pretty well (if I don't say so myself), and I got so much more out of it than just a spruced-up diet. In fact, I learned how to make big changes with little effort, and how to make those changes stick. But before I share … [Read more...]
Warning Labels on Sodas: It’s About Time
This past Thursday, California state Senator Bill Monning introduced a bill—the first of its kind in the nation—that would place warning labels on soft drinks and other empty-calorie beverages in California. The aptly named Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Safety Warning Act applies to all sodas and … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Pot Pie (Gluten Free, Soy Free, Low Fat)
I don't know about where you live, but it's been absolutely freezing here this winter! I'm talking about the kind of cold where you layer on thermals, two pairs of socks, a sweater, and a puffer coat and still shiver when you open the door. My tiny dog is decidedly unhappy about it, … [Read more...]
Mexican Jicama and Orange Salad (Low fat, Vegan, Low Sodium)
We do a lot of taco nights at my house, but serving a green salad with tacos can become a little ho-hum. So this week, on my jicama kick, I decided to shake things up a bit! Enter the tasty (and healthy) Mexican Jicama and Orange Salad. This combination of crunchy jicama, sweet oranges, red bell … [Read more...]