Eating more plants, fresh and raw as well as cooked, is a simple first step in restoring and realigning our bodies. With or without an official detox. Yet there are many other practices that can be used to clear away toxins or give a boot to blocks—from creative blocks to digestive constipation— that we may … Continue reading Thoughts on Living Intentionally
Category: Brain Health
Why Should you Try a Plant-Based Detox?
The Foods We Choose Matter A Standard American Diet (the SAD way of eating) is one that’s full of processed Franken-foods, inorganic vegetables and fruits, refined grains that are stripped of nutritional benefits, low quality fats and oils, and large amounts of animal products like meats and dairy. These products deprive and deplete us of … Continue reading Why Should you Try a Plant-Based Detox?
Spring Detox & Seasonal Reset
Transformation happens all around, and within us, when seasons change. The light shifts, temperatures rise or fall, and life moves through phases. Choosing to detox at this time is a sacred act. It requires us to focus our attention. A detox becomes more than just about food. It is also an opportunity to harness and … Continue reading Spring Detox & Seasonal Reset
Fiber, Microbes, and the Gut Clock
Fiber. My favorite F-word. Plant foods contain fiber, and are the only source of fiber in the diet. Among its many benefits to us, like increasing feelings of satiety after eating, improving bowel regularity, and aiding in blood sugar control, fiber is THE food for the helpful microbes in our digestive system. Our digestive system … Continue reading Fiber, Microbes, and the Gut Clock
OKAY TO EAT 