This month I learned that I have a way to go before I’m congruent with my plan. I really need to work on getting things done EVERY DAY that I feel are important. I traveled recently and it was very busy so I let my meditation go. Now I’m finding it really difficult to get […]
November 2, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
When was the last time you thanked your body for storing or getting fat? Not something you are thankful for? Think again. Fat on our bodies is a wonderful thing. Really it is. Fat in and on our bodies offer a layer of protection to our bones and organs to cushion from injury. It also […]
November 2, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
The average child will eat 1,500 PB&J sandwiches before he/she graduates from high school. If we take a close look at all of the MANY inflammatory ingredients in a traditional PB&J sandwich, there becomes an incredible opportunity to swap out inflammatory foods for non-inflammatory PB&J ingredients, as shown in this month’s food swap. Streamlining In […]
November 2, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
When I left the corporate world behind, I expected some readjustment into my identity but how much, I was not sure. I knew my ego thrived on the my ability to organize, collaborate with opposing forces and get the job done on time. I thought that since I had eased into this role as a […]
November 2, 2014
by Sheri Lynn
I talk to a lot of people about food. Recipes, sources, new & old techniques, you get the idea. Lately a recurring theme is how many people don’t use or own a slow cooker. This always amazes me as if I were to list the kitchen implements that I am grateful for the slow cooker […]
October 16, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
Swedish Cabbage Soup 1Tbsp Olive oil 1 head green cabbage 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 lb ground turkey 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 8 cups chicken stock 2 bay leaves In stockpot heat oil over med. heat. Add cabbage and sauté until cabbage starts to release some of it’s liquid,2-3 min. Reduce heat to […]
October 13, 2014
by Sheri Lynn
Dear Dave, We had a great potato crop this year but most of them are partially green. Are they OK to eat? Ann & Thomas Dear A & T, The short answer is no – don’t eat them! I will elaborate below if you want the longer story. There have been several recorded historical instances […]
October 13, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
Do you have a “no matter what” on your journey to vibrant health? It could be: journaling food, getting in that resistance training, taking time to meditate or journal, etc. Do you find that your “no matter what” changes as you form new habits? At times, balancing everything can feel overwhelming (HA…that might be an […]
October 13, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
No one likes falling. It has the power to unnerve, derail and destroy. It’s painful. Makes you feel incompetent. And it takes you by surprise because you rarely see it coming. It IS coming, however…that you can be certain of. If you are living life with even an ounce of boldness you are going to […]
November 2, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
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