Cleansing and Detoxification

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{recipes} Carrots: Revisited

{recipes} Carrots: Revisited

Carrot Day 2012 Yesterday was ‘Carrot Day’ at the Wentworth/Rollinsford Farmers’ Market and it was also our 2nd Local Food Cooking Demonstration this season. I was there with my friend & cooking partner Erin Allgood, and we had a blast talking with all of you who stopped by to say hello and sample.  We made ...

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B is for Breathe

B is for Breathe

This post is part of the new Sunday Series The ABCs of Getting Well Grounded You probably saw this one coming.  If so, that’s because you’ve heard already that how we breathe is very important.  People sometimes find it funny when they’re told how to breathe or even reminded to breathe in the first place.  I ...

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Agua de Pipa: Nature’s Sports Drink

Agua de Pipa: Nature’s Sports Drink

Back in 1996, I lived in Costa Rica for 5 months.  It was wonderful.  It was awful.  I have stories that consistently make people, including myself, cry laughing, seethe with jealousy, or gasp in horror.  Two of those stories involve the two most wonderful, natural drinks I’ve EVER had the pleasure of sipping: fresh jugo de sandia ...

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We Are How We Eat: Let’s Make Some Food-Mood Connections

We Are How We Eat: Let’s Make Some Food-Mood Connections

As you know from previous posts, I did a 10-day spring detoxification cleanse back in April.  As part of that process, I kept a detailed food-mood log.  I wrote down everything I ate and drank, what kind of activity I did, how I slept, how I felt (foggy, energetic, sad, focused, etc.), digestive problems, congestion, ...

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Healthy Junk Food?

Healthy Junk Food?

I have been doing a Spring Greens Cleanse since last week, and the food on this cleanse mostly comprises greens and spring veggies (kale, arugula, fennel, watercress, asparagus) and some lighter grains (quinoa and millet). I love all that stuff, so it’s been really fun and I feel great eating all this seasonal food. But ...