Organic & Conventional Pricing Comparison from 2009
February 1, 2010 by Simla
Filed under about food, living, newsletter article, nutrition, tricks & tips
Here is a 2009 pricing comparison from one of my clients for the following categories of foods, both organic and non-organic. She actually went around and documented these price points. I wanted to post this to show that it’s not true that organic is always more expensive. It (literally) pays to shop around and do your research. I don’t mean to tout Whole Foods here, but you can see where they come out ahead (cheaper) in pricing compared to another chain supermarket.
Gobble Gobble… Or Not?
November 24, 2009 by Simla
Filed under about food, delicious health, health, holistic nutrition, intuitive cooking, living, mindful eating, newsletter article, nutrition, stress management, tricks & tips
The turkey. The stuffing. The mashed potatoes and yams with marshmallows. The buttery gravy. The green beans. The pies.
It’s THANKSGIVING!!!!!
And here’s a recommendation from your friendly holistic nutritionist, moi:
Go ahead and enjoy your Thanksgiving meal to the fullest.
Literally.
Stuff yourself like the turkey if it makes you happy, and take that tryptophan-and-sugar-crash-induced nap.
7 Healing Herbs: What to Have in Your Fall / Winter "Medicine Cabinet" (a.k.a your pantry)
October 3, 2009 by Simla
Filed under about food, health, holistic nutrition, immunotoxicity, nutrition, tricks & tips
Herbs. So underrated. Their potent flavors liven up any dish graced with their fresh crispness or dry, crumbly comfort. And your immune system rejoices when garnering their support. Perfect for the Fall and Winter seasons when we face an onslaught of viruses, bacteria, and other would-be invaders.
Here, I’ve highlighted just a few of the amazing healing herbs you should have in your pantry plus some easy tips and tricks for using them in everyday dishes. These herbs are easy to find and easy to use. They are all antioxidant powerhouses with dozens of beneficial phytonutrients (plant-based nutrients).
Helloooo, Sugar!
September 10, 2009 by Simla
Filed under about food, delicious health, events, holistic nutrition, nutrition, stress management, tricks & tips, Workshops - Virtual
Why do you butter me up, buttercup, just to let me down?
and
Ah sugar, ah honey honey
[You are my candy...]
And you got me wanting you
and
Pour some sugar on me…
All popular lyrics, all probably written by sugar addicts. It’s not hard to imagine: lovesick songwriter, writing the lyrics as she snarfs down a pint of icecream or as he drowns his sorrows with a wine spritzer.
