Stress Busters: Turn-Up the Heat—Relieve the Stress
An Innovative Alternative to Deal with Stress “Chronic stress has turned our nervous system completely upside down,” says mind-body and nutrition expert, Dr. Ginger. www.drginger.com Dr. Ginger is founder and C.E.O. of Dr.Ginger, LLC., a wellness consulting company known for its unique approach to turning around disease in as little as 30 days and strategically taming escalating […]
Chocolate Shake In-‘n-Out Style But Good-For-You
“Double-double and Fries, Animal Style, with a Chocolate Shake, Please” When I first arrived in California, many moons ago, one of the first places I was taken to eat was the In-n-Out in North Hollywood. I will never forget it—because it’s still there to this day! The challenge was to try their cheeseburger and one […]
nuts about nuts: HEALTHY NUTELLA®
Nutella@: one of America’s Childhood Favorites Nuts Paste In our nuts-about-nuts section, we have decided to address the subject of Nutella®. Now, of course, Nutella® is a childhood favorite for most Americans, but now that so many have adopted healthier lifestyles, it is always best to avoid processed foods which contain ingredients that are not the best for your health. […]
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 […]
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, […]