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Stress Is Everywhere We all have a lot of stress these days, especially here in the U.S. where daily life is so busy for the most of us anyway. Whether it is the daily routine of our jobs which likely includes a long commute before and after work or perhaps for a stay-at-home parent who […]
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Looking for ways to handle stress? With the pandemic of Covid-19 we all could use some helpful tips in this area. In Episode 1, Shonda and Patryce discuss how Covid-19 has affected their lives and share some practical ways that may help you deal with the newly added stresses in your life too. We invite […]
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Most city tap water contains a chemical called chloramine. ItÔÇÖs replacing the regular use of chlorine in most cities. I called my city in 2016 and, yes, discovered they are using chloramine. Chloramine contains both chlorine and ammonia. Unless properly filtered, we are drinking it from city tap water and bathing in it! Chloramine cannot […]
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This creamy balsamic salad dressing has a tangy, burst of flavor. It’s oil free and dairy free.
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This technique makes creating a mid-day lunch or dinner snack easy. It also helps with creating a variety in your meals. What I like to do is put various toppings together into containers and add the salad dressing too. Ideally, choose any ingredients that you would like to marinate in the salad dressing. For me, […]
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Tex-Mex is my favorite without a doubt. I really enjoy corn tortillas, and my preference is organic corn tortillas. Yet, it’s so difficult to find organic corn tortillas or the right organic cornmeal (masa) to make my own tortillas (still looking though). But this chickpea tortilla recipe is just as satisfying. It’s very mild tasting […]
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Main Tip: Use firm tofu always. I’ve never had a problem eating firm tofu, but ‘Silken’ (SOFT tofu) can be difficult to digest especially if you are more sensitive to the GOS and Fructan FODMAPS (found in wheat, rye, onions, garlic, legumes and lentils). Crispy baked tofu goes well with leafy greens and wheat-free noodles, […]
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Sunlight and Saunas! I’m all about these. I prefer light/heat therapy because they are most enjoyable for me. They provide relaxation for the nervous system and when my nervous system is relaxed, my digestive system is at ease too. Sunlight undoubtedly has a wonderful effect on our immune system. SUNLIGHT IS MEDICINE and CONTAINS LIFE-GIVING […]
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As you may already know, I live in Texas. Houston has been my home for my entire life. (Actually now I live in Pearland, but if I just drive for 5 minutes I’m back in the Houston areas.) Therefore, it should be no surprise that my favorite dishes are “Tex-Mex” combinations which include lots of […]
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Have you ever considered that the amount of sleep you get can affect your health and your weight? LetÔÇÖs face it, when weÔÇÖre tired we tend to make fewer healthy choices throughout the day, and we reach for the quick-fix energy boost we need, often in the form of sugar-filled options and processed snacks. When […]
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