The following is an excerpt from a guest post I wrote recently for Nicole Akers. Nicole also writes about health and wellness and is exploring some interesting topics on her blog. This is a sequel to an earlier post I wrote for her in which I admitted my sugar addiction. Honey, coconut sugar, agave. Xylitol, turbinado, brown sugar. Is good ol’, plain sugar getting pushed off the … [Read more...] about A Sweet Breakdown on Sugars (An Excerpt)
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Overcoming Lifelong Allergies Naturally
A fine, yellow-green dust coats cars, porches, sidewalks and everything else outside my home right now. The trees and flowers are blooming, and pollen dust storms are visible in the distance. This is spring in the southeastern U.S. And I used to loathe going outside this time of year. Plagued by itchy, watery eyes, and a sneezing, runny nose, I used prescription and over-the-counter … [Read more...] about Overcoming Lifelong Allergies Naturally
I Am a Sugar Addict: An Excerpt
I've been part of a 7-day "Intentional Blogging Challenge" hosted this week by Jeff Goins (goinswriter.com). Here is an excerpt of a post I wrote for nicoleakers.com. I am a sugar addict. Over Valentine’s weekend, I ate a dozen chocolate covered strawberries AND about a pound and a half of homemade fudge that were brought into my home. No exaggeration, unfortunately. The week … [Read more...] about I Am a Sugar Addict: An Excerpt
Make Your Own: A Healthy Take on the Shamrock Shake
If you’ve ever enjoyed a McCafe Shamrock Shake at McDonald’s, you’re likely well aware that it’s back in season. Only available for a few weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, the shake has developed a cult-like following since it was introduced in the 1970s. But something seemingly so straightforward as a milkshake, which should just contain a few ingredients, isn't as simple as it first … [Read more...] about Make Your Own: A Healthy Take on the Shamrock Shake
My Journey Through A 3-Day Cleanse
The thought of doing a "cleanse" did not thrill me in the least. I had visions of being permanently affixed to the toilet for the entire time. But after some friends had success with one, I mustered up the courage to try it. That was 18 months ago, and after just completing it for the fourth time, I'm sharing my experience in case you were considering trying a cleanse, too. First off, I'm … [Read more...] about My Journey Through A 3-Day Cleanse
Super Bowl? Time for Chicken Enchilada Chili
Chicken Enchilada Chili has become a staple in our home, particularly for big gatherings such as a Super Bowl party. A couple of years ago, I adapted it from its original to avoid items on the "Bad Foods" list - such as wheat - so that it's gluten--free and even could be made dairy free. Much of the problem with commercially prepared soups is the addition of unhealthy oils, which can cause … [Read more...] about Super Bowl? Time for Chicken Enchilada Chili
