Homelessness, Veterans and Health

Homelessness, Veterans and Health

I teach nutrition at a local shelter every Wednesday morning, and the week before last I did an impromptu survey about how many people in the class were homeless because of a medical problem. There were sixteen people in this class, and two out of the sixteen said...
A Roasted Vegetable Salad

A Roasted Vegetable Salad

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...
Hidden GMO’s

Hidden GMO’s

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...
The Importance of Nature

The Importance of Nature

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 in Santa Rosa

Vet Connect in Santa Rosa

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...