What Happens To Your Body In Summer?

I have realized that during the summer, certain changes happen.

If I’m not conscious about my diet and lifestyle, I may drink more alcohol and eat more sugar and fruit. I probably do this to cool my body down, and enjoy extra time off.… Read the rest

Recipe for Squash Kanten (great snack, lunch or dessert)

Squash is good to eat right now–very plentiful (although not as plentiful as last year), and the orange color tells you

it’s full of life.

Eat this, and you will enjoy your day…

Cube 2 cups squash or pumkin, without the skin and seeds

Boil gently in 4 cups of water with a dash of sea salt for about 10 minutes.… Read the rest

A Great Tip For Holidays

Raise your hand if sometimes you eat more food than you wanted to, or too much of one particular item (Apple Pie a la mode for me!). I see some ands, so here’s the tip:

Right after you eat something you are not happy about, have a pickle (that is, a small amount of a real, salt-fermented vegetable, without vinegar and without food coloring).… Read the rest