“Brigadeiro” on the Raw

If you have ever been to Brasil or even to a Brazilian restaurant, then you know that one of the most famous desserts is a ball of condensed milk cooked with chocolate and butter. It is called “Brigadeiro” and…

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nuts about nuts: Nutty Not Naughty Ice-Cream

Irresistible ice-cream? Not any more. No matter what food lifestyle you follow, you can create healthy, dairy free, ice-cream in minutes. NUT FACT:  Did you know that technically cashew is not a nut but a seed? It comes from…

Christmas in Brazil Meal
Old-Folk Wisdom: Christmas at the Farm

This is how Christmas was celebrated before industrialization At the end of the year, Christmas is always a good opportunity to: gather the family, get the conversation up to date forgive past mistakes create new challenges and above all express gratitude…

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HEALTHY TRAVELS: Santa Barbara, California

For anyone wanting to make a trip to California, or even for California natives, I am going to suggest a very fun, beautiful coastal drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, with a few stops in between. This adventure…

Old-Folk Wisdom: Memories That Are Good for the Heart

Memories That Are Good for the Heart Heart disease is the number one health issue in many countries. Some attribute it to poor nutrition, others to stress, or even a combination of both. There are many things that are bad…

Vitamin E Rich Recipe
The Alphabet of Vitamins: Vitamin E

Vitamin E: A Powerful Anti-Oxidant After incorporating Vitamins A, B, C and D into your diet, it is now time to add vitamin E. The holidays are approaching and for most of us that means temptation is lurking around every…

Keep on Moving: Bicycling

Bicycling has become a phenomenon in the last ten years. If you are driving anywhere in the United States, especially in California, you will see someone or a group in their official jersey tight attire, helmet and gloves, pedaling…

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Keep on Moving: The Power of Sprinting

Finding a Place to Go Sprinting  Sprinting is one of the best exercises for you. No matter where you live, you can find a place near you to go for a quick sprint. All right, not everyone has access…