I’ve blogged about breast cancer risks for the last couple years during the month of October. It’s startling the sad connection between the consumption of animals and breast cancer. The good news is women have many ways to mitigate risk including lifestyle choices. This is common in other chronic illnesses as well. The links between... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe Event Return
It's been almost two years since I hosted a Healthy Giraffe Event in the Giraffe's Den and the magic reappeared in so many ways. Here I share an amazing night with great friends and family. I wasn't sure if I was going to comeback with the events but after several inquiries and signs to keep... Continue Reading →
You’re a Good Seed Energy Bar
Another Healthy Giraffe tasty experiment tweaked over and over resulted in a finished product I'm really pleased with this week. What I found I like most in an energy bar is when the primary ingredient are Dates. I have Larabars (date based) on hand all the time that I take with me on the go... Continue Reading →
Can’t Beet Ginger Juice
I'm always looking for different combinations to promote heart health and provide anti-inflammatory benefits and I've nailed a juice that does this most gloriously and tastes fantastic! It's what I call, Can't Beet Ginger Juice. It includes beets, ginger, turmeric, and apples. I really can't get enough Ginger even though I was a Mary Ann... Continue Reading →
A Hot Dog is Made of What?!?!
Do you know what's in a hot dog? I always thought a hot dog was a combination of different things but I didn't think it included bone, blood vessels, nerves, cartilage, and skin among other things. And what is "mechanically separated chicken?" If you are thinking of grilling a hot dog this football season, you... Continue Reading →