Earlier this week a woman asked me how to she can start a vegan diet. I immediately thought to myself there is no easy answer to that, but is that actually true? Isn’t every big transformation in life about changing a few things and sticking with it? I thought long and hard to find…
When I was a kid, I had the worst habit. I would bite my nails so short that they would actually bleed. I was so embarrassed by it that I used to stand with my hands constantly curled into tiny fists so nobody saw my nails. My mother bought me some concoction to put…
A new UCLA study released May 15 finds a diet high in fructose slows the brain, reduces memory and hampers learning. Yikes! They are not talking about natural fructose in fruits. They have zeroed in on high-fructose corn syrup that is often added to processed foods, soft drinks, condiments, apple sauce and baby food.…
I have been thinking about compassion a lot lately. Although I have always considered myself a compassionate person, becoming vegan truly opened a part of me that I didn’t know existed…that is a genuine compassion for myself. The Dalai Lama says that having compassion for oneself is the basis for developing compassion for others.…
Cheesy Potato Frittata with Spinach & Dancing With Negative Energy I had lunch with an old friend this week who was eager to share some exciting news. She was glowing, and I was extremely happy for her. Then something happened. The waitress came over and said something rude and my girlfriend went from incredibly happy…
Yesterday, my dear friend, was telling me a sad story about her life and I unexpectedly burst out laughing. I wasn’t being rude, but it was a familiar story – something she has played out over and over in her life. Fortunately she understood the irony and started laughing with me, and the truth…
Avocado and Chickpea Hummus with Pomegranate Seeds “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Mohandas Gandhi There is something extremely important I would like to talk about today. It is a subject that I avoid because I write a food blog and never…
Carrie Underwood Vows to Never Eat Meat Again Carrie Underwood is making headlines today with her announcement that she has adopted a vegan lifestyle to improve her overall well-being. She tells Self magazine, “I love eating and talking about food. I’ve been a vegetarian for seven years. But after seeing a friend who looked amazing…
You Bad Habits Aren’t Your Fault & High Protein Chickpea Pasta with Parsley Pesto I read a fascinating book this week called “The Power of Habit“. It is about neurological cravings and habitual behavior. The book looks atYour Bad Habits Aren’t Your Fault exercise regularly, lose weight, become more productive and even achieve success just…
Recently, I had an extremely challenging week. Feelings of disappointment, anger, resentment and fear were getting the best of me. I felt weak and shaky. It was extremely difficult to practice mindfulness in that moment, but somehow I managed to sit down and let every horrible feeling wash over me. I let myself experience all…
