Your Body’s Health is in Your Hands—by Flávio Passos
Taking Your Health Into Your Hands A few quotes by Flávio Passos on taking your health into your hands: “The quality of your choices determines the quality of your life.” “The mind is made up of the information it receives. The body, of the nutrition it receives. You choose the raw materials.” Flávio Passos is […]
The Alphabet of Vitamins: Vitamin D
Vitamin D: The truth behind the mustache “Got milk?” This advertisement has become a part of commercial Americana, constantly urging you to drink more milk because supposedly this is a good source of vitamin D and calcium. We see countless celebrities, models, and athletes wearing the famous milk mustache to support this claim. Since they […]
“Old-Folk” Wisdom: Artisan Cheese and Cheese Bread
“Since childhood I have been in love with the Brazilian folk culture of Minas Gerais: the greengrocers selling cornbread, squished cookies, maze porridge with thin slices of fresh, white artisan cheese, pão-de-queijo (cheese bread), with the smell of the jungle and the mountains, especially Canastra Sierra.”—Nívia Gomes. The Brazilian state of Minas Gerais is famous for its […]
Healthy Travels: Scituate Harbor, MA and Finding the Perfect Dog
“If your travels take you to New England, be sure to visit Scituate Harbor in Massachusetts. It is mostly a fishing town, filled with charm and the site of a beautiful lighthouse. We did when searching for our dog, and were not disappointed.” Searching for the Perfect Dog—Travels Not Included, So We Thought It was December 1999, […]
Find Your Core: Yoga for Digestion
Yoga for Digestion: “Twists increase circulation to the abdominal organs, helping them to function more efficiently and to remove stagnant impurities in the digestive tract.”—Charity Poole of Blessed Body Yoga One of the innumerable benefits of yoga is improved digestion. Not only does the practice as a whole improve your digestive function, but there are […]
High-Speed Recipes: Raw Vegan Sushi
Raw Vegan Sushi! It is not everyday that you spend a little extra time in the kitchen making raw vegan sushi and come up with your own exquisite recipe, but that happened to me last week. Being one who loves to share, we set up to film the process and produced this new high-speed recipe […]
The Alphabet of Vitamins: Vitamin C
“In this article, we are featuring the star of all vitamins: C. After incorporating Vitamins A and B into your diet, it is now time to add Vitamin C.”—Caroline Charlton, Wellness Warrior 365. The Benefits of Vitamin C, the Star of All Vitamins Today we are talking about Vitamin C, one of the most publicized and […]
Healthy Travels: Maui
Our Adventuresome Travels to Maui In December of 2007, my husband and I went to Maui to celebrate our 20th anniversary. It was an unexpected trip for me, given that he planned it all out as a surprise, knowing that he would appeal to my adventurous side. Next thing you know, we were on a flight […]
“Old-Folk” Wisdom: Life at the Farm by Nívia Gomes
Nívia Gomes Takes You on a Journey to her Old Farm in Minas Gerais There is a Brazilian song that starts with the sentence: “Today, I woke up missing you…” and it’s true! How wonderful it is to bring to mind the pleasant memories of the past. So many things have changed… I remember my childhood, […]
Green Tea Raw Vegan Ice-Cream Recipe
“In most meals, we start with the savory first and then move on to the dessert. If this amazing raw vegan Green Tea ice-cream or Matcha Ice follows the same pattern, then this recipe is an indication of what’s coming next. Can you guess?” A famous dessert in Japan since the late 1800’s, green tea ice-cream or […]