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Food Allergy Symptoms

Catherine Mason — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:37:04 PDT

By Catherine Mason It’s estimated that 15 million people in the U.S. have food allergies, so knowing food allergy symptoms can help determine if you should take action. Food allergies have been a popular topic in recent years. We see “gluten-free” and nut allergy warning more and more on everything from restaurant menus to food wrappers. But [...]

Mind and Body Health

Catherine Mason — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:57:16 PDT

By Catherine Mason Emotions are a tough beast. On one hand we should feel them without judgment; on the other hand, we need to manage them in appropriate ways so they don’t completely rule (and ruin) our lives. But what do emotions have to do with health? Conversely, what does health have to do with our [...]

Don’t Lose Weight

Tiffany at TOH — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:16:18 PDT

I have done an extremely rigorous workout from Beachbody.comcalled P90x for 2 months now. Man, have I ever wanted to give up so many times. What has kept me on track? One simple phrase: don’t lose weight. Month 1: For the entire month, I weighed an average of 2 pounds more than my initial weigh in. Month [...]

Is Soy Healthy?

Catherine Mason — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:26:35 PDT

By Catherine Mason For years it has been touted for its inherent health benefits, but is soy healthy? Soy is credited with being a high-protein, cholesterol-free, vitamin and nutrient rich legume – all of which is true. Perhaps that is why it’s used in oils, as fillers and as the base for many vegetarian diets, including [...]

Fruit Leather Recipe

Tiffany at TOH — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:48:55 PDT

After several attempts at fruit leather recipes over the past 10 years of owning a dehydrator I “just had to have”, and until now have rarely used, this recipe is about as easy and fail-proof as it gets. Eating raw foods seems to give our bodies the greatest nutritional benefits, but can sometimes get complicated. [...]

Money and Health

Catherine Mason — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:43:20 PDT

By Catherine Mason Ever wondered about the relationship between money and health? Financial worry ranks amongst the highest stressors one can experience. Few other stressors are more destructive to the things we hold dear – from relationships with others, to our own sense of self-worth and our ability to care for our families. Financial worries can [...]

Leek Soup Recipe

Tiffany at TOH — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:16:36 PDT

Our “buy two vegetables every time we go to the grocery store” rule recently resulted in a bunch of leeks in my fridge, which inspired this leek soup recipe. Leeks must be in season right now (comment if you know) – they are big, bright, beautiful, and affordable. I’ve coveted the abilities of cooks who [...]

10 Foods That Are Not Good For You Part 2

Catherine Mason — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:17:05 PDT

By Catherine Mason Most foods are somewhere between being out and out unhealthy – such a fast food – and healthy foods – such as fresh fruits and vegetables. In our convenience-conscious society we tend to rationalize feeding our families foods that are not good for you that fall into this gray area. If we’re being [...]

10 Foods That Are Not Good for You – Part 1

Catherine Mason — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:44:00 PDT

By Catherine Mason Just because a food isn’t blatantly bad for us doesn’t mean it’s good for us either. Many foods fall into the gray area between out-and-out unhealthy – such a fast food – and healthy foods – such as fresh fruits and vegetables. In our convenience-conscious society we tend to rationalize feeding our [...]

Healthy Diet Ideas to Add Color and Flavor

Catherine Mason — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:45:11 PDT

By Catherine Mason, Wellness Coach When working with new clients, I’m often asked for ways to healthy diet ideas that are appetizing. My answer is, “keep it simple, flavorful and colorful.” By that I mean make sure you always have a few simple, healthy and colorful ingredients on-hand so they can easily be added to [...]

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