Food for Thought

Beating The Winter Blues

When I lived on the east coast not a winter passed me by where I didn’t feel a decline in my mood and a general feeling of lethargy all season long. The long winters really affected me and I remember feeling like it was all out of my control.

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Yoga Follow-Up

I had the chance to try my yoga download yesterday morning and am happy to report a big thumbs up!

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Yoga at Home!

Ever since I became pregnant, my slow and steady yoga practice came to a complete halt! In all honesty, during the first trimester, just about all exercise came to a halt but once I made it past the first three months I was ready to get moving again.

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Ask Dani – Where Can I Find Ezekiel Bread?

I live in the Houston area and have been looking for the Ezekiel Bread.  Can you tell me where I might find it here. Thanks! -Sheila

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Ask Dani – Can I Eat Too Much Quinoa?

I am new to trying Quinoa and am wondering if there is any warning associated to eating it.  What I mean is can you eat it too often?

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Ask Dani – What Kind of Salt Do You Use?

I love your recipes!  Thanks for inspiring me to cook more at home!
I was wondering what type of salt you use?

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Ask Dani – Have Any Recipes That Freeze Well?

I am a college student and love your blog! I was just wondering if you had any recipes that you can freeze in separate containers?

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Vitamin D and Sunlight: The Healing Powers

Vitamin D prevents osteoporosis, depression, prostrate cancer, breast cancer, and even affects diabetes and obesity. Vitamin D is perhaps the single most underrated nutrient in the world of nutrition. That’s probably because it’s free; your body makes it when sunlight touches your skin. Truth is, most people don’t know the real story on vitamin D and health.

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Natural Alternatives to White Sugar

This is definitely a time of year where the occasional sweet treat tends to show up more than occasionally! So other than practicing moderation and portion size, how else can we avoid the highs and lows that can be the end result of those oh-so-seductive sugary sweets?  We can try cutting back on white, refined sugars and start experimenting with some more natural alternatives!

Here are a few examples of natural alternatives to white sugar:

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The Bottom Line on White Whole-Wheat Flour

Like many of you, I have become a big fan of the White Whole Wheat.  It’s basically a lighter (in both taste and color) type of whole wheat flour, so it’s a great choice when you are looking for the health benefits that whole wheat flour has to offer but are not looking for the heavier taste and hearty texture.

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