Wintertime can be a tough time of year to keep your moods balanced. You may feel a little down, unmotivated, sluggish and a little depressed. That’s because the sun isn’t around as much helping us to build serotonin and vitamin D. Here are some tips to stay happy and optimistic no matter what the weather![…]
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Winter Blues? The Food Mood Connection
By Robin Nielsen Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Mood Health Jan 04, 2012
Are you looking for a healthy and natural energy drink to get yourself going before a workout? Try this simple and delicious smoothie that will give you the energy you need to get through a workout or a work-day. The cocoa not only gives this drink a nice chocolatey taste, but it also provides[…]
A great thought to have to begin the New Year! “If you could make a decision to never allow negative emotion to linger within you – and at the same time acknowledge that it is your work alone to refocus your attention in order to feel better, rather than asking someone else to do[…]
Definitely a holiday must! Recipe from: The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook 6 cups organic apple cider 2 large organic orange slices 4 to 5 slices fresh ginger 5 cinnamon sticks 2 teaspoons whole cloves Place all ingredients in a large pot. Simmer, covered, over low to low-medium heat for about an hour. Strain out spices[…]
(Adapted from the Barefoot Contessa) This is a lovely, delicious recipe to use for the holidays. We served it at my VIP Holiday party and it was so yummy! 1 cup wild rice  1-1/4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade 2 tablespoons unsalted butter  Sea salt 1 cup dried orange cranberries 1/2 cup scallions, sliced in[…]
