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  • The movie "Forks Over Knives" suggests we eat this Twice a year or so I’ll read a book such as Jonathan Safran-Foer’s “Eating Animals” or see a movie like “Food, Inc.” to purposely nudge me in a healthier direction. I saw “Forks Over Knives” with the same intent and was expecting to come out of the theater and head straight to the grocery store. But this movie did more; it sizeably shifted me towards a vegetarian lifestyle. Here’s why. The movie opens with lots of statistics on why Americans are dying at such an alarming rate.  Here are a few...

    Movie Review: “Forks Over Knives”

    Posted on May 19, 2011 | No Comments
    The movie "Forks Over Knives" suggests we eat this Twice a year or so I’ll read a book such as Jonathan Safran-Foer’s “Eating Animals” or see a movie like “Food, Inc.” to purposely nudge me in a healthier direction. I saw “Forks Over Knives” with the same intent and was expecting to come out of the theater and head straight to the grocery store. But this movie did more; it sizeably shifted me towards a vegetarian lifestyle. Here’s why. The movie opens with lots of statistics on why Americans are dying at such an alarming rate.  Here are a few...

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  • Ooooo, I love this giveaway I have for you. I also love breakfast. It’s actually my least favorite meal of the day, but I love breakfast because it’s so important. It’s the meal that gets your day off to a good start. It’s the meal that fuels your morning. It’s an opportunity to jam pack your diet with more fruits, whole grains, and other deliciousness. Spend any time in one of my nutrition seminars or counseling sessions and it’s likely I’ll chat a bit about the importance of eating breakfast – even just a bite or two of something –...

    Attune Breakfast Bowl Giveaway

    Posted on May 19, 2011 | No Comments
    Ooooo, I love this giveaway I have for you. I also love breakfast. It’s actually my least favorite meal of the day, but I love breakfast because it’s so important. It’s the meal that gets your day off to a good start. It’s the meal that fuels your morning. It’s an opportunity to jam pack your diet with more fruits, whole grains, and other deliciousness. Spend any time in one of my nutrition seminars or counseling sessions and it’s likely I’ll chat a bit about the importance of eating breakfast – even just a bite or two of something –...

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  • If you’re tired of the good ol’ tomato based salsa, try this fresh and tasty mango salsa recipe.

    Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe

    Posted on May 18, 2011 | No Comments
    If you’re tired of the good ol’ tomato based salsa, try this fresh and tasty mango salsa recipe.

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  • For someone who eats salad on the daily, it’s nice to know making your own dressing is much easier than it seems. Why buy expensive, store-bought varieties (packed with weird, mysterious ingredients) when you can make your own salad dressing that’s just as tasty, if not more? Add this fresh ‘n’ crisp red wine vinaigrette to all your salads throughout the week! Remember: a little bit goes a long way! Rachel’s Ruby Red Wine Vinaigrette -3 TB red wine vinegar -1 clove garlic, crushed -3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil -1/2 TB each dried oregano, parsley and basil -splash of red grapefruit juice...

    Hump Day Lesson: How to Make the Perfect Healthy Homemade Salad Dressing

    Posted on May 18, 2011 | No Comments
    For someone who eats salad on the daily, it’s nice to know making your own dressing is much easier than it seems. Why buy expensive, store-bought varieties (packed with weird, mysterious ingredients) when you can make your own salad dressing that’s just as tasty, if not more? Add this fresh ‘n’ crisp red wine vinaigrette to all your salads throughout the week! Remember: a little bit goes a long way! Rachel’s Ruby Red Wine Vinaigrette -3 TB red wine vinegar -1 clove garlic, crushed -3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil -1/2 TB each dried oregano, parsley and basil -splash of red grapefruit juice...

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