It may sound crazy, but I’m addicted to calling avocados super-food jewels. Why? Because they’re rich, creamy, and packed with disease-zapping phytochemicals and monounsaturated healthy fats. Avocado’s such an amazing food! And I’ve gotta be honest–the more I learned about the jawdropping health perks of avocado, the more my eyes rounded. I couldn’t help but wonder how something this
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Hey–you know something? I’ve always LOVED making fresh carrot juice from organic produce. And when you add in that super-tart lemon juice, the taste just explodes with TONS of flavor–AND health perks! I can’t lie–drinking this feels amazingly cleansing. Not just because it’s delicious, but it’s a serious comfort knowing that you’re doing beautiful things for your own health
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One thing I’ve noticed about making mistakes–is that it happens to us all. Yep, we’re all human, and yes indeed, those times come when we basically screw up. Something else I’ve noticed? That it can be hard for us to admit when we’re wrong. And truth is, that’s never a good thing. Why not? Well, usually the culprit is our own
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Taking that valuable time and appreciating what we DO have! For us to remember the best things in life…amazing advice, I know. Sometimes though, it can be a lot easier said than done. Especially if we’re in the middle of another “when the hell is this stuff over” day. And I can’t blame you when it comes to those
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Health benefits in watermelon–really? Yeah really–watermelon rocks! “So you mean eating watermelon can actually boost my health? How? It’s so tasty that I never even thought of it as healthy…” Funny, since that’s a question I’ve been asked more than once. The answer? Well sure, watermelon can be great for us–you bet! And here’s how: 1.) You’ll love this:
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Here we go–another year we’re flying through already. 2019 is seriously fast-tracking it–SHEESH! Once again, it’s hard to believe that we’re on the verge of sailing past mid-summer…WOW. I mean come on, it seems like we just rang in the new year… And yep, there I am in the photo to your left–breathing in super-soothing Descanso Gardens (in La Canada
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One of the best things about having encouraging friends? They can add so much to our lives! Which makes it easy to see how important it is–the people we choose to surround ourselves with. Just think about it…when you interact with someone, how do you feel? Inspired? Happy? Do you smile…laugh even? Are you rejuvenated–once again ready to
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I’ve gotta say…feels nice to give my husband a mason jar filled with cool fresh lemon water. Why? Because it’s one of the best ways to start our day…drinking what he likes to call his supercharging morning “energy drink.” And he’s not kidding. The health perks of lemon water just don’t quit…from cleansing our blood, to flushing out the bad stuff,
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Check Out the Health Benefits of Strawberries I’m sure you heard plenty of times how strawberries are great for us…but exactly HOW healthy are these ruby red beauties? What exactly are the amazing ways that they can help us to improve our health? Exactly how do they play a part in helping us to better manage and even overcome heart
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Dealing with emotional vampires I know, the title of this sounds pretty cryptic–dealing with emotional vampire, also known as an energy vampire. I have to say, it’s one subject that I’m truly passionate about…since the truth is, an emotional vampire can take a serious toll on us. It can actually become such a HUGE disruption to our life that it
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Taking This Moment To Watch Our Day’s Stunning Farewell… Yep, that’s me in that picture down below. As you can see, I’m sitting out there, just looking at the sky. And doing nothing else BUT that. Before you start to wonder if anything went haywire, or if I’m letting off steam after one of those super tough days, I’ll tell
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When you get that cancer diagnosis (or any diagnosis), it’s no easy thing. I know–there’s SO MUCH to deal with. Huge decisions to make. And on top of all this, our family, our friends…they often wanna jump right in. They’ve gotta help…with suggestions, advice, with any and everything they can offer. I get it. It’s because they’re concerned. They
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Always hard to believe that Spring is already here…it seems like the year just began. That phrase we’re always hearing, “time flies” is no joke! Which makes me wonder–what have you done this 2018 year that you’re feeling pretty proud of? I’m sure there’s something you’ve done (so far) that makes you happy…doesn’t matter how seemingly small. It can be any
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“You want a smoothie?” I’ll ask my husband some mornings before work. The rotation is usually between that and a freshly made green juice. “Sure,” he says. “That’ll work.” And his request is usually berry, meaning a combination of fresh organic raspberries and blueberries. Fresh, as in we usually buy them from the local farmer’s market, rinse and then freeze them
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The old “screwball” days…back when I wanted nothing to do with a green juice… “But…it’s so…GREEN. Look, I don’t know…how can I like this? It’s probably like drinking a glass of cold grass or something. Green juice? Thanks but NO THANKS. Orange or apple I can handle…but green? I’ll pass, thanks…” Those were once the wacky thoughts that I had
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