The flu is about to reach epidemic proportions here in the US. There are ways to fight the flu before it starts, or to stop it in its tracks at the first signs of illness. Here are some of my tricks for staying healthy during cold and flu season: Stay Hydrated. Yes, I know this is […]
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Product Review: The GoodBelly 12 Day Challenge
If you’re a regular reader of my posts, you might know that I had surgery back in March. One of the things removed (there were several) was my appendix. It used to be believed that the appendix didn’t have a function, but it was discovered not too long ago that it is actually a “safe […]
Four Vegan Tips for Race Week
Preparing for a weekend triathlon (or any athletic endeavor) can be daunting when you consider the time management and planning necessary to juggle the standard work week, training, recovery, vegan nutrition and other unique considerations. If you, like me, have traits that already lean towards the obsessive compulsive, race week will take it to another level […]
The Link Between The Food Bill and Your Health
As a follow up to my post Is Vegan Too Expensive, I want to delve into the link of food prices and health. A friend emailed me asking how I keep food costs down while feeding my family of three a vegan diet. My response was I don’t look to keep food costs down; I […]
Book Review: Rethink Food
As a health coach, I’ve read a lot of books on vegan health and nutrition. After a reading a few, the info gets repetitive and all of the titles tend to blend together in my brain. I have to admit that I’ve sort of skimmed through the ones I’ve received recently to see if there’s […]