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Yum! There is something about a salad with roasted vegetables that gives you the best of everything! You can choose your favorite greens and dressing, and you have the depth of flavor of a roasted vegetable. Perfect! I like arugula and sunflower sprouts tossed with...

I am an expert on uncovering Genetically Modified Ingredients (GMO). I say that because for 6 years I have worked for The Green PolkaDot Box, an on-line grocery store, that does not sell any product that contains GMO's. That's a big statement and a big job being a GMO...

I had the pleasure and inspiration of seeing an elderly man, who was very stooped over, walk along the trail just ahead of me and my little grand children today. He was an opportunity for me to tell them about how important nature is for our soul, health and general...

Vet Connect is a wonderful meeting place for Veterans to chat with other Veterans, get help with housing, have a massage, acupuncture, get some new clothes and so much more. I always enjoy the Tuesday mornings when I attend and have the pleasure to see all my Veterans...

Our programs are based on in-depth interviews with kids from all walks of life, in thirty-five states. We listened to what the kids said they wanted and needed to learn in order to lead healthier, happier lives. We balanced their input with science and our experience....

I say hello to the Farmer's that will mostly feed me this week, listening to the guitar strummed by a man who truly seems to be enjoying himself, as I sip on a freshly brewed cup of coffee brewed just for me. Wow a lovely morning! Here are some photos that say it...

I am co-chair of the Health and Medicine Member-Led Forum at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. This month I'm proud to announce that I am chairing a program and Dr. Robert Lustig is the speaker. You know him from his YouTube video warning everyone about the...

Rod Smith, the founder and CEO of The Green PolkaDot Box (GPDB) called me out of the blue almost 6 years ago. I was not in great shape at that time, being in the thick of some major life changes that I didn’t see coming, and I'm afraid I talked his ears off, as I did...

O.K., so those are not quite the lyrics to the song-but it's true! It's hot, we don't want to turn on the oven at all, and the stove as little as possible. Here are some tips and recipes that might help you this summer. Summer Eating The warm months of summer offers...

I love salads and eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Salad recipes are another post-this one is about salad dressings. They are so easy to make with no preservatives and other ingredients you don't want or need. This one happens to be my go-to dressing as of...

Yes, I love salads for breakfast! What a great way to begin the day-a healthy breakfast sets your intention for the day. Simply use any kind of lettuce you like, and if it feels more like breakfast to you, cook an egg-poached/fried/soft-boiled- and place on top of the...

Hi all.. However I can reach people who need my help obtaining my health is a good thing! Here is the link to my Thumbtack account: https://www.thumbtack.com/ca/sebastopol/nutritionist/nutritionist-chef-cooking-teacher-writer">private chef</a>

Possible Corn derived food ingredient: This list is not all inclusive of ingredients to avoid. Tip offs can be the generic use of ingredients without specifying their nature, for example: “natural” flavor, vegetable (which vegetable?), starch (which starch?), syrup,...

Another Birthday, Books and Cobbler I love birthdays and have another in a few days. I don’t take birthdays or breaths for granted and each year my goal is to end that birth year wiser than I began it. For me wisdom comes from creating a textured life with experiences...

I am co-chair of the Health and Medicine Member-Led Forum at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Next month I'm chairing a program that will give us all some great tips on how to, as the author told me, excel at your job and be home for dinner! Join me!...

I have updated the services I offer. More choices, so more ways to obtain or maintain your good health!

Just a little inspiration....If you like, simply alter the recipes to include your favorite fish or meats. Monday Breakfast Roasted Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Tempeh ‘Bacon’ Sliced Strawberries Lunch Lentil Croquettes on Spring Greens Dinner Asparagus Guacamole...

Focused Optimism Climate change, and other factors, threatens our land, food and water security on a global scale.  Nationally our health is deteriorating– there are 18.8 million people currently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, 7.0 million more people undiagnosed and...

Sugar, Sugar, Everywhere…. There are 600,000 items in the American food supply that contain sugar, so understanding the different types of sugar and the effect on your body and the environment is important. When people think of sugar, they think of the white crystals...

One day, I'd like to attend herbalist school. Ancient wisdom and the wisdom of plants is fascinating to me. I was asked the write this article for the members of The Green PolkaDot Box. Spices, Herbs, Flavor and Health! Simply put, an herb is the leafy parts of plants...