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I devoted last week’s post to salt, and to the fact that we consume, to our detriment, two-to-three times ou… Continue

Though we’ve all heard of chia pets, it’s less known that the tiny black seed responsible for the chia “fur” is a bona fide nourishing food crop, once cultivated by The Aztecs, and even used as a currency.

Chia (Salvia columbariae,

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If you eat light, then I bet you cook a lot at home. I guess it's obvious that I do, since I author a light cooking blog.

Of course this means I'm always on the hunt for something new to make. That's why I love my fellow bloggers.

These blogs offer some really terrific recipes, and I always find inspiration as I read through their stories, and get a glimpse into their lives.



I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!


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By Andrew Behrendt, Natural Solutions magazine

Forty miles northwest of Guadalajara, in the arid highlands of western Mexico, lies the town of Tequila. In the hills surrounding the town, the subdued blue of the Agave tequilana plant colors the countryside. The region’s farmers grow and harvest acre upon acr… Continue

just a little note to remind myself why i need to lose that 10 lbs.

I've notice that my hips are getting bigger and rounder and that really scares me becuase I a petite person who needs to maintain a healthy weight. I really wanna lose 10 lbs but I can't seem to get in a certain routine where i can go and workout. i'm a broke college student with a full schedule. although it may seem unhealthy but i've been on this rush for 2 weeks since school started, i've barely have time for breakfeasts. al… Continue

Ok I have now finished my 4th week working out with a personal trainer, have a look at my video review/weigh-in and see how much I have lost! :-) Click here to see video!

Please rate my video and subscribe so you can see how the next 4 weeks… Continue

World Salt Awareness Week starts today, and it’s the perfect time to look at salt and health.

Salt runs in the ve… Continue

I loved this recipe from Cooking LIght Magazine. It was given to me by my husband's coworker. The chicken is stuffed with creamy goat cheese and caramelized onions. Served with an easy pan sauce, it really was delicious, and well worth the effort to make.
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Morgan Spurlock gained 25 pounds and suffered physically and emotionally after eating exclusively at McDonald's for just one month in his excellent documentary Super Size Me.

But that’s not the reason “minimize fast food” is the rallying cry of almost all serious health and weight-loss advocates.

Spurlock’s personal experiment makes for good entertainment, but personal stories aren’t scientific proof, and can also lead to the… Continue