Have you heard of Maya nuts? I hadn't until I read an article on the Blue Zones blog. Maya nuts are not a type of nut—they are a type of fruit—and are found in Costa Rica. I read that they contain lots of nutrients and are caffeine-free but give some people energy. Sounded good to... Continue Reading →
I'm always looking for new healing modalities and ways to handle stress better. When I took the SMART training at the Benson-Henry Institute a few years ago, I learned how stress can physically alter your brain. Also, when you have certain mystery diseases, such as fibromyalgia (which I do), stress reduction is key. My self-healing... Continue Reading →
I received a sample of a non-alcoholic beer recently. I didn't have high expectations, since, well, I've never heard of a good-tasting non-alcoholic beer. So imagine my surprise when I tasted Athletic Brewing's IPA and it actually tasted like beer! I was thrilled by this discovery and ordered more almost immediately. If you like the... Continue Reading →
...better known as "cauliflower." Over the past few years, I've seen so many new ways to eat it. Riced cauliflower, cauliflower mashed potatoes. The list just grows. Because I've always been a fan of cauliflower, I've tried a variety of items this year, including breadsticks, dips, and snacks. A company called From the Ground Up... Continue Reading →
It seems like every type of toiletry has a charcoal option these days. Even toothpaste. Allen shivered when I showed him the Tom's charcoal toothpaste that I bought. But I was not afraid to put charcoal in my mouth, because I have eaten charcoal ice cream before (and kind of liked it). And I've also... Continue Reading →
