The Secret Powers of Time

How the Secret Power of Time can Transform Your Health and Your Life Life is temptation.  We are continually seduced, pressured and influenced in all facets of life.  New research by famed social psychologist, Philip Zimbardo, PhD tells us that … Continue reading

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How to Eat a Vegan Meal at Chuck E. Cheese’s

My son was recently invited to his friend’s 6th birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese’s.  He was quite excited, as this was one of his best friend’s parties and we never go to Chuck E. Cheese.  This proved a bit … Continue reading

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The Valentine’s Day Meal as an Expression of Love

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Throughout the history of humanity, people have prepared food on special occasions for friends, family and romantic partners as an expression of love.  It has been this way for millennium.  However, if we consider the foods we use today to … Continue reading

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Happy New Year 2013 with Healthy Kids’ Lunchboxes

If one of your New Years’ Resolutions is to eat healthier, a deliciously easy and thrifty way to begin is to pack plant-based lunches for you and your family. Three of my recipes for healthy sandwiches including Eggless Tofu Salad … Continue reading

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Eating a Healthy Vegan Diet While Traveling

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The Healthy Family Road Trip How Easy it is to Enjoy Eating a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet While Traveling with Your Spouse and Kids I often hear from people who don’t eat a plant-based diet or who are new to … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

I hope you’ve had a happy and healthy 2011. As we look forward towards 2012, I’m guessing many of you, like me, list health and fitness goals among your New Year’s Resolutions. One of my resolutions is to get in … Continue reading

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Garlic-Onion-Beet-Spinach-Mango-Carrot-Grapefruit Juice by Nathalie VanBalen

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Garlic-Onion-Beet-Spinach-Mango-Carrot-Grapefruit Juice by Nathalie VanBalen, available at the author’s website,www.thorathinks.com, is a super-cool, beautifully done picture book that teaches kids about juicing and compassion towards our fellow creatures in an age appropriate way.  With bright colors, fun stuffed animals characters … Continue reading

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Peace Garden Tee

Peace Garden Tee from Sundance Catalog

I love this tee from Sundance Catalog.  I’m always on the lookout for beautiful, stylish clothes that convey a message of compassion without being too preachy.  I think this tee is fabulous!  I wish it was made with organic cotton, … Continue reading

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Making Healthy Food Fun with Mr. Food Face Plate

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Making healthy food appealing to kids is a common challenge every parents faces.  Simply serving food on an appealing plate is just one way to encourage picky eaters to love their vegetables.  Check out this super-fun plate (it’s available in a … Continue reading

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Fantastic Natural Vegan Haircare Products

www.onestahaircare.com I love this Onesta Super Conditioner.  I’m always looking for really high-quality hair care products that are super moisturizing without making my hair feel greasy or heavy.  This Super Conditioner is awesome.  I color my hair every month and … Continue reading

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