We live in a world that makes it challenging to determine what we should or shouldn’t do when it comes to living a healthier lifestyle. Many of us try our best to get it right because we know how much good health matters. But for many, sorting through all the noise is frustrating. Life is stressful, and slipping into bad habits becomes easier and easier with each passing … [Read more...]
A Look Inside Michelle Obama’s Kitchen Garden; Plus Her Message to Parents
As parents, we strive to give our children the best. We want them to get the best education and to receive the best medical care. Anything less is unacceptable. But do we have the same standard when it comes to what we feed our children and how much we encourage them to exercise? Do we still go above and beyond to make sure they’re getting the best? If you’re not as diligent … [Read more...]
Recipe: Delicious Fruity Green Smoothie
This delicious fruity green smoothie really does taste good! Many people are turned off by the color of green smoothies but not only are they healthy but they can taste good too! With the right mix of ingredients (and the right blender), you can enjoy being healthy! I often drink a green smoothie as a supplement to one of my 3 meals in a day. Or I will sometimes drink it … [Read more...]
Recipe: Pan Seared Salmon over Arugula Salad with Sweet Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing
Healthy never tasted this good! Hmm is it the pan seared salmon or the cherry tomatoes in the arugula salad or maybe its the sweet citrus vinaigrette dressing that has my heart filled with butterflies! This was a fun recipe for me to develop because it has some of my favorite ingredients, salmon and anything salad citrus. Healthy but YUM YUM YUM Eating Just a dusting of … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Get Your Kid to Eat Healthy Foods
Recently, I was asked by a friend how we get our kids to eat so healthy? As simple as it may sound, we honestly just didn’t give them much of a choice. When my husband and I decided to create a healthier lifestyle for ourselves, it ultimately meant that our children would be doing the same. Although I’m not vegan, I’ve learned a lot about healthy food choices once my husband … [Read more...]
Childhood Obesity — Is it an Avoidable Epidemic?
"The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake." ~First Lady Michelle Obama (Let's Move Campaign) If it were medically feasible, would you consider allowing your 10 or 12 year old to go under the knife for gastric bypass? This is a decision that as a parent, most of us would probably answer, "No." … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Dr. Oz and Dr. Besser Go At It Over Apple Juice on Good Morning America
Yesterday we told you about Dr. Oz and his episode that would reveal that apple juice contained arsenic levels that may be too high. The FDA has challenged his findings and this morning ABC News Health and Medical Editor Dr. Richard Besser went toe to toe with Dr. Oz telling him, "It reminds me of yelling fire in a movie theater." From ABCNews: According to the "Dr. Oz … [Read more...]
Keeping Our Families Healthy
By Nwenna Kai On the back of my book, The Goddess of Raw Foods, I have a quote that reads, "The revolution starts at the dinner table." For such a long time throughout history we have seen a trend in our families where we no longer value the contribution of the nuclear and the extended family in our culture. Western culture has taught us to value other things other than the … [Read more...]