Fall and spring are seasons of change. It's important to recognize these changes in our environments and in ourselves and make sure we're supporting our health throughout them. For me, there is a clear transition in what I eat as the weather turns colder and the fresh produce changes. In the summer I eat lots of cold meals - essentially … [Read more...]
Converting Mr. Meat and Potatoes
An old friend recently asked me for suggestions about how to interest her meat and potatoes husband in healthy eating. Her suggestion got my wheels turning and obviously I have tons of ideas! Flavor First: My experience with my own husband and others is that flavor trumps health food every time. Most people have an incorrect perception of … [Read more...]
Opening up to Spring
Spring is happening in Boston! Each morning I walk across the Public Garden and watch the progress of the tulip bulbs. They mark one of the first early signs of spring and once they get going they seem to grow incredibly quickly. At the same time the trees are starting to bloom, the sun is feeling stronger, and the birds are chirping away. I … [Read more...]
Fire Cider
Last weekend I was lucky enough to take a herbal winter immunity class with Brittany Nickerson of Thymeherbal.com. It was amazing! Brittany has an extensive background in herbal healing and filled the class with useful information. She also brought a spirit of adventure and authenticity, which set the tone for the day. I left the class with … [Read more...]
Ceylon Cinnamon
I recently returned from an amazing trip to Costa Rica (hence the lack of blogging the past few weeks). My mom and I went on a mother/daughter adventure to celebrate her 60th birthday. We had a wonderful time exploring a new part of the world, testing our bravery on tiny dirt roads and zip lines, seeing incredible wildlife, and relaxing on … [Read more...]
Reflections on a New Year
I'm a sucker for New Years and all the reflections and resolutions that come with it. There is something so satisfying about a definitive new beginning -- the opportunity to fully asses what has been and set intentions for what is to come. For many years I have written long journal entries looking back on the passing year (often including bullet … [Read more...]
Food as Medicine
I heard Dr. David Eisenberg from the Harvard Medical School speak at a recent Integrative Health Collaborative on the importance of food on health. Obviously this was right up my alley! Based on the title of the talk, "Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives" I assumed Dr. Eisenberg was going to talk about diet and nutrition. Instead, he focused on the … [Read more...]
My Top 5 Vegetables
As Thanksgiving approaches I'm having tons of ideas about what to post about gratitude, my family, holiday foods, harvest bounty etc. I have decided to focus on the food! Thanksgiving is such an amazing foodie holiday. For me the harvest bounty of seasonal produce provides the tangible representation of all the aspects of our lives that deserve … [Read more...]
Rooting
I have had a busy fall full of some unexpected changes. Nothing too drastic, but significant change none the less. I have been surprised to see how impacted I've felt by all of this change. I have noticed myself having what I call head vs. heart reactions. Intellectually I understand what's going on, why it's happening, and have complete … [Read more...]
HONK!
For the past few years I have been attending the Honk Festival (//honkfest.org/) in Cambridge. This past Sunday was the 2011 Honk and it did not disappoint! I originally heard about Honk thanks to my dear friend Sophie who performs in the parade. Sophie and her troops from The Royal Frog Ballet (//www.theroyalfrogballet.com/) always … [Read more...]