Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. ~Jim Davis I must confess: I was not a fan of vegetables growing up. (Unless you count french fries…hey, potatoes are a vegetable, right?) Every Sunday, we had some sort of greens for dinner, and every Monday we had [...]
As for New York City, it is a place apart. There is not its match in any other country in the world. Pearl S. Buck I don’t know if it’s the diverse array of people, dizzying excitement from the streets or the overwhelming abundance of food choices, but New York City has always captivated my [...]
I think that no matter how old or infirm I may become, I will always plant a large garden in the spring. Who can resist the feelings of hope and joy that one gets from participating in nature’s rebirth? ~Edward Giobbi Springtime is almost here. The breathtaking array of color from nascent flower gardens and [...]
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Friends, I could not wait to share this feature with you. A few weeks ago, I was reading the natural beauty blog The Glam Organic Goddess when I stumbled upon this innovative find. Eco-Emi, a subscription service in which you get samples of “chic, eco-friendly” products delivered to your doorstep each month. I rejoiced when [...]
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Who doesn’t love smoothies? The ideal healthy snack or meal. Last year, I developed an affinity for a twist on the classic….green smoothies. Wait friends, before you start shaking your head, these smoothies taste better than they look. Moreover, the benefits are infinite…at least it feels that way. Author Kim Caldwell, who was previously featured [...]
Pull out your roadmaps…the Healthy Travel series is back! I will be traveling a lot this year, so there will be more tantalizing reviews on shops, events, and restaurants. The first stop on my tour is right in my own backyard: Maggie’s Pharm, a cozy, lovely shop that touts its “herbs, oils and other things.” [...]
My dear readers, I am here to dispel the myth that eating “healthy” resigns you to a life of sprouts and lettuce. No, my friends, you can eat well, enjoy your meals, and have a fascinating variety of foods to choose from too! In upcoming posts, I will give you a snapshot of what I [...]
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Most of you know by now that I consume a plant-based (meat and dairy free) diet. I realized that I haven’t yet told you why I became a vegan. Last year, I shared my story with the site Real Fit Mama, in the “I’m a Vegetarian” series. (By the way, be sure to check Real [...]
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Hair Care Workshops. Style Demonstrations. Artist Performances. Holistic Health Seminars. Natural Beauty Classes. Product Samples. Fashion Shows. And more… Where, do you ask? The Natural Hair Care Expo, which will be held in eight cities around the country this year. And guess what? All Day Natural is co-sponsoring the Tennessee Natural Hair Care Expo! It [...]
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“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.“ Michael Pollan, Author of Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual I recently saw this awesome flowchart on Summer Tomato, an amazing healthy eating website. I just knew I had to share it with you all! Isn’t this great? Print it out and take it with you as a handy [...]
