How to make the best grape leaves Grape leaves, also known as stuffed grape leaves, dolmades, or Greek Dolmades, are absolutely DELICIOUS! Homemade grape leaves are a zillion times better than anything you can find in a can. This recipe walks you through the step-by-step instructions for how to make delicious grape leaves. What […]
Fuel Flower or food pyramid?
When you were growing up, did you learn about the food pyramid? Food-Focused Methodology? If you were taught the food pyramid, that means at a very impressionable age, you learned a one-sized fits all eating solution. You also learned an exclusively food-focused methodology. Food is important, as a matter of fact, I have a full chapter […]
Oil Pulling Experiment (great for dental health)
30-days of oil pulling resulted in a thumbs up from my dentist, and I loved the experience. Here are the results of my 30-day oil pulling experiment, plus tips and techniques for how to oil pull. Oil Pulling Experiment: Summary What did I love? The number one reason I loved the oil pulling experiment is […]
Workout Portions… 8 workouts for Abundant Energy
Workout Portions Why should we care about a well-balanced workout routine? It’s the path to Vibrant Vitality. There’s a lot of great info here…. but if it’s just too darn long for you to read, you can check out This fitness Myth my be keeping you Stressed and Exhausted on LinkedIn, which is the short version of this […]
Photo Quote Tuesday – Paulo Coelho
“Be Brave. Take Risks. Nothing can substitute experience.” – Paulo Coelho What vision do you have for your wellness and vitality? What action can you take today to move in the direction of that vision? Wishes for abundant wellness today and always. be well, Simona
Apple Roses
Why are Apple Roses trending and is it worth the time? Like most busy women, I have to weigh projects like baking apple rose tarts based on their Return on Time Investment. My Conclusion: depending on your objective, baking apple roses are worth the time it takes. Why it’s worth the time? They turn out beautifully […]
Why Is Choosing what to eat so confusing?
Yesterday in the New York Times Opinion page, Gary Taubes posted a really interesting article titled “Why Nutrition is so confusing“. Nutrition Research In the article, he expresses his opinion that although there has been a massive amount of theories and papers written on the subject, the “nutrition research community has failed to establish reliable, unambiguous […]