Waiting to Exhale

by | Jan 15, 2013 | Healthy Habits

Watching the water in anticipation. That’s what so many do when they are in Hawaii or any place that you can see whales. Lucky me, I’ve seen whales from the waters of Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and am now watching the waters in Hawaii. What’s the...
My Fave Granola

My Fave Granola

by | Dec 19, 2012 | Food, Recipe

I’ve modified a recipe I found in Alive Magazine for homemade granola. It’s easy to make and great to keep on hand for breakfast or a snack. Granola Recipe 5 cups rolled oats 2 cups raw almonds, chopped (I buy them whole and use my food processor or...
Which Fruit Wears Its Own Little Crown?

Which Fruit Wears Its Own Little Crown?

by | Dec 19, 2012 | Food

Which fruit has a gem named after it? Which fruit is known as the “fruit of the dead” by Greek myths; represents prosperity to the Egyptians; is believed by some Jewish scholars to be the “forbidden fruit” from the Garden of Eden, not the...

Raw versus Cooked

by | Dec 14, 2012 | Food

I have recently been asked by a few patients: “What do you think of the raw food diet?” A raw food diet generally consists mostly of vegetables, fruits, sprouts, seaweed, nuts, seeds, grains, and beans. Raw foodists do not use a stove or oven to cook their...