Morning rituals manifest different identities for every individual. Whether they consist of frantically running out the door to catch a train or having the pleasure of making French pressed coffee and steel cut oats, everyone has their ritual. Everybody has their story. These are my morning stories...
Read moreSpring Clean-Up
We have finally emerged from the cold and tumultuous abyss of winter and for some, shedding the extra layer of clothing may reveal some additional lbs that were put on during the past frigid months. Spring is the perfect opportunity to assess your diet, clean-up, and get bathing suit ready. When cleaning up your diet, ideally you want to eliminate as much processed and refined products and foods as possible.
Read moreSuperfoods Series- Chia Seeds
I am sure that you have heard the reference to "ch ch ch chia", but these little seeds have nothing to do with your sprouting plant. Chia seeds are multidimensional. They can become gelatinous to create texture for puddings or remain in seed form when sprinkled on yogurt or oatmeal. What makes these little seedlings super?
Read moreSpice Up Your Oats
I will admit that I used to fall victim to those instant microwaveable sugar-laden packets of oats, where the oats have been cut and processed and lack much of the beneficial fiber, iron, and phosphorous. Steel cut and minimally processed oats are always best in order to retain much of the oat’s inherent benefits. To literally "spice" up my oats, I utilized seasonal apples and created a "crunchified" version of the instant apple cinnamon flavored packs.
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