Quinoa, Chard, Cranberry Squash – Anti-Cancer Foods

When my girlfriend Chelle was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer, I decided that NOW is the time to share the power of lifestyle with all of you. Give your body every advantage by adopting the natural patterns of eating, physical movement, and enjoyable living that evolved with us.   Every time I learn of…

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I wake up hungry enough to eat an elephant's waist. On a good day, my breakfast might be a quesadilla, a piece of miso & bean toast,  a tamale, nachos, or any combination of these. Sometimes, I'm so nauseatingly hungry upon awakening that I mistake my pillow drool for an enticing sauce and I chew…

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Food sensitivities are believed to cause chronic inflammation, chronic disease & general malaise. They are growing more commonplace, yet they are difficult to detect. Most of us experience the symptoms of food sensitivities as fatigue, joint & muscle pain, mental fog, sleepiness after eating, anxiety, depression, irritability, acne & other skin disorders, weight problems, gas…

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Chronic over-scheduling is a habit I learned in college and am still learning to unlearn this habit.  Over-commitment also taught me how to be nimble and quick in the kitchen. Sometimes though, "nimble" + "quick" = blackened (burned) sandwiches because I decide that I can throw my clothing on while my sandwich is grilling. (more…)

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What do imported grapes, domestic blueberries, celery, lettuce, strawberries, spinach, bell peppers, peaches and nectarines have in common? If they are conventionally raised, they have some of the highest amounts of pesticides of any produce available. They are known as the "Dirty Dozen", and experts  strongly recommend that you purchase these items organically. (more…)

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"Do not worry if you have built your castles in the air. They are where they should be. Now put the foundations under them." - Henry David Thoreau* (Photo taken at Lululemon) What's holding you back from committing with 100% energy to your dreams, passions, and goals? For me, I held myself back in a…

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Eat foods that closely resemble their form and color when plucked from the dirt, tree, or vine. Think: how did my body evolve to eat food? (this is not a subtle plug for raw food diets, so don't get excited!) The more processing your  food has undergone, the fewer nutrients are left to help keep…

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Most of the suffering in our lives is the result of an ignorant understanding in what we think will bring us happiness. Some would argue that all of our suffering is a result of this misunderstanding. So listen up, because this post will help you understand where happiness is and where it is not. If…

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My childhood girlfriend was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, stage III, at 30 years old. Her nurses were shocked at her story because she had this terrible disease at such a young age. Most people diagnosed with colon cancer are at least 50 or older. Nonetheless, Chelle is strong and spirited, and the nurses who help oversee…

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This is the third posting of a series in radical forgiveness. Please visit the first post "Finding Forgiveness" for Part I or "Finding Forgiveness Part II"  as well. Forgiveness action plan: Lama Marut assigns the first week's work to write a list of all the people who have caused you pain in any form. Write…

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