Have you heard of Einkorn? It’s an ancient form of wheat, the one our ancestors first cultivated approximately 10,000 years ago. It’s considered a “relic grain,” one that produces much lower yields than modern hybridized wheat. Recently, however, interest in Einkorn has increased, because several of its qualities make it [continue reading]
Real Food Strategy – Go Ahead and Make a Big Mess!
Have you been “testing the waters” with real food, trying to incorporate more of it into your family’s diet? If so, you’ve probably discovered that it’s not an easy task. Cooking real food takes time, effort and energy. I wish it was as quick and easy as serving processed food [continue reading]
Easy Real Food Breakfast – Yogurt, Fruit and Nut Bowl
On busy days, we all need a breakfast that’s quick, easy, delicious, and loaded with ingredients that energize and nourish our bodies. We want one that uses “normal” ingredients – things we’re likely to have on hand – and that takes almost no time to prepare. And we’d like one [continue reading]
Is It Spring Yet? Staying Healthy, Fit and Sane When Winter Drags On
Record cold temperatures. Ice storms. Epic amounts of snow. Widespread power outages. Did I miss anything? Oh yeah, just this – I am DONE with winter and so ready for it to be over! And if you live anywhere in the U.S. or Canada, I’m guessing you feel exactly the [continue reading]
Small Steps, Big Changes – Make a Plan for Living Calmer, Healthier and Sexier This Year
This month we’ve been talking about taking small steps that add up to big changes over time, changes that will allow us to live well and to really enjoy our lives this year. I’ve shared some ideas for living calmer, healthier and sexier, and many of you have shared a [continue reading]
10 Ideas for Living Healthier in 2014 – Small Steps, Big Changes
This week, we’re talking about taking small steps that can lead to big changes in our peace of mind, health, and marriages. We started off with Small Steps, Big Changes – Living Calmer, Healthier and Sexier in 2014, which introduced the idea of making one positive change at a time [continue reading]