There, I've said it. I can't stand the stuff. I know it's this uber-health, anti-oxidant superstar but I honestly just hate it. I hate the expensive brands as much as I hate the cheap brands. I hate it cold. I hate it hot. I hate it with lemon and I hate it sweetened with honey …
Month: August 2010
And She’s Down
Exercising regularly and eating properly (most of the time) I am blessed with a pretty good immunity. Our family, in general has been healthy (knock wood). Until this year. Alexa had strep 3 times in a very short period of time and I'm on my second bout since the end of July. I'm drinking tea …
Getting Everyone Back on Track!
Getting the kids back into their schedules is the first step to getting yourself back on track. I'm sure your calendar is jam-packed with back to school nights, pick up, drop off, juggling after care for the little angels and squeezing in some volunteer time on top of team sports practices, dance class, gymanstics and …
Tip of the Week
Forget about where you "wish" you were and focus on what you are doing right now to improve your health. You are a winner just for showing up to class, for taking that first step, for writing down what you ate for breakfast, for dragging yourself out to the gym before the sun rose. So …
Wine for a Cure!
Who likes wine? Who likes gourmet food? Who wants to help make a difference? Well I'm happy to tell you about a VERY worthwhile and important fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Third Annual Wine for the Cure. This September 25th event showcases wines from the Livermore Valley and pairs these wines with culinary …
Exercise and the Energy Connection
With work, family activities, household and other responsibilities pressing down on you it might seem that beginning an exercise program is just one more energy drain on an already tiring schedule. The truth is, exercise provides and energy boost by increasing your blood flow and oxygen through your body. You think more clearly and your …
The Dirty Dozen
It's no secret that buying organic produce can be a budget buster! For those of us trying to stretch our food dollar it becomes a matter of determining what foods are better purchased as organic versus those grown conventionally. Luckily Prevention Magazine (www.prevention.com) comes to the rescue! Check out their Dirty Dozen listed below. These …
Self-Indulgent But Worth It
I don't consider myself high maintenance. I like but don't need expensive jewelry, I like but don't require high end clothing and I enjoy but don't splurge on specialty foods. One thing that I have been doing for the past few months is have a box of organic fruits and veggies delivered to my front …
Add Blueberries To Your Diet Today!
Blueberries are a super food. And not only super tasting, but super good for you! Whether fresh or frozen start adding them into your day right now! Here are a few tasty ways to incorporate them into your meals. Add frozen berries to your yogurt. Viola! A healthy alternative to ice cream. Toss a handful …
Run or Walk for the Trojans!
And no, not the ones in So. Cal. I'm talking about our locally grown and raised Terra Linda Trojans! The Annual Run or Walk for the Blue and Gold 5K and 10K races are at the end of August. Click here for more details on running this hometown, local race. It's for a good cause …
