Lighten Up!

The following are ideas on how to have a variety of delicious fresh foods without feeling repetitive! Ideas for Salads and VegetablesNuts & Seeds, soaked and rinsed *Tofu, rinsed, dried lightly and dicedArame & Hijiki (Sea Vegetables)Sprouted Legumes Top with:Chia […] Read more »

The key to good eating is organization. Sorry, the first step is a commitment to eating well and eating naturally. The source of that commitment is unique to each and every one of us. Eating from the Earth takes commitment […] Read more »

I want to write out how I had good wholesome food all day today. Not to be. For those who desire perfection, or at least perceived perfection, it is not easy to admit to reality. Yesterday we made the Banana […] Read more »

Today our seventh grader asked me if I knew that eating red meat contributed to cancer. I said yes, and asked how he heard about this. The science teacher taught this to the students today. She suggested that if you […] Read more »

These treats offer a selection of nutrients to restore the body following an aerobic workout, and they offer a wholesome replacement for sweets. The peanuts (legumes) and grain in the cereal combine for a complete protein. The honey enhances glycogen […] Read more »

With only a few ingredients in the kitchen it is easy to fold together a muffin batter from scratch. The hardest part is dealing with the flour on your sweater, and your nose (as in my case!). Here is the […] Read more »

Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour ¼ cup white flour ¼ t salt ½ t baking powder ½ t baking soda 2 t chili pepper flakes 3 T butter or ghee or butter replacement ½ cup milk, any type, soured […] Read more »

mothering Mother in Daily Life Green Living Bites ~Eating less or no meat while also eating leafy green vegetables, has been scientifically shown to be better for your bones. A USDA study reported that “vegetarian women had stronger bones than […] Read more »