Sharpen Up Your Brain Power

I have been experimenting with the supplements, food and lifestyle practices that sharpen up my brain power for many years, searching for those lifestyle practices that give me the best energy and clarity. Some people would say I am disciplined, but not really. I just like to feel really really good! So recently I have…

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Hugs for Hormone Balance

I would like to turn your attention to oxytocin, the love molecule, and how you can use hugs for hormone balance. This molecule is so so so important to every aspect of your mental and physical health! In February, the focus on romantic love can be overwhelming. The pleasures and pitfalls of this kind of love…

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Asian Style Wilted Spinach Salad

I just got a new wok, so I had to come up with a recipe that featured it! And, salads can be tough to eat in these cold Northeast winters so I like to warm them up a bit. This classic salad works well with an Asian twist while using some of the same basic…

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Chocolate Avocado Mousse

My friend refers to this dessert as my “Angels In Your Mouth” pudding. That sounds much more appealing than Chocolate Avocado Mousse! When the raw foods movement was at its peak, there were dozens of recipes for chocolate avocado pudding. I thought they must be disgusting – I mean how could guacamole with chocolate be…

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9 Libido Enhancing Foods

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, with all the joys of giving and receiving chocolate, a food with a rich history associated with love and passion for centuries. But what about all the other foods that support our sensuality, lust, and libido? Whether or not you have an intimate partner, your passion is an important…

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One Bowl Meal: Arugula-Quinoa-Tempeh Bacon

This one-bowl-meal uses three nutrient rich foods to make a light but filling meal. Combined with the fabulous Grapefruit Chia Dressing, it’s a beatiful to look at and even more beautiful to eat.  I like to have a few staples in the fridge so at least one meal a day I can toss together in a few…

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