“If I’m trying to eat more consciously and want to add more of the good stuff into my daily bread, do I have to consume the entire produce aisle?” Good question! Just in time – after my own recipe in our last post for a green breakfast smoothie, I received an email  from my friends […] Read more »

In a hurry? No breakfast again?? Feel a deli stop coming on?? How can you bring it home when life is in a hurry and you need to get out the door? Many of us rely on oatmeal or natural cold cereals for breakfast – both good choices I believe from the standpoint of health, […] Read more »

Even though I live on the East Coast, I love – really love – camping out west.  If I had my druthers, I think I might have moved to Boulder Colorado long ago.  (Some obvious clues that give me away include the tent, the hat, and the home-made latte I’m gripping in the midst of […] Read more »

I’ve been on the road this week and I’m focusing on just a few conscious eating tips. The first is water, water, water. After that, remember to eat regularly. Don’t wait for the big restaurant date. Overeating and ordering due to hunger rather than nourishment will ruin your healthy intentions. Buy nuts, fruit, hummus, yogurt, […] Read more »

Soups and stews and one-pots oh my… So here’s a pic of the sriracha sauce I’ve been talking about, and it’s just one of many sources of heat.  For me just a couple of drops can make all the difference.  There are lots of chili type sauces in bottles and jars – and sometimes I […] Read more »

In time for Mothers Day.  May happiness be in the heart of Earth Mothers everywhere.  May we nourish and be nourished through our offerings. This week my friend and colleague Chef Marney White offered one of her healthy (and awesomely easy) recipes for Mystic blog readers to enjoy, and I scooped it up! This is […] Read more »

This is the third in our Conscious Eating Series for the month of May, the time when Moms delight in the prerogatives of Mother’s Day, and families get the nudge (or kick in the butt as the case may be!) to create opportunities to appreciate each other and home values.  For me this includes more […] Read more »

Next up in our series on Conscious Eating – quick and easy Dumplings.  Good and good for you!  Is there anyone out there that doesn’t love fat juicy dumplings stuffed with all sorts of goodies? My Japanese friend Felly used to make them – from scratch. That was awesome. Me? I go to the supermarket […] Read more »

One of the first books I remember reading on yogic lifestyle referred to food.  Right up my alley! Written by the controversial Da Free John it was called The Eating Gorilla Comes in Peace. I’ve since come to my own philosophies and guidelines for living a spiritually driven life, but never moved one inch from […] Read more »