After multiple failed attempts at a hearty mushroom soup, I have landed a good one. I think mushrooms are like yoga instructors. I have had great yoga instructors and pretty bad ones with not much between. With mushrooms, it seems people either love them or hate them. I have a love affair with mushrooms! I... Continue Reading →
Pineapple Banana Power Smoothie
Try this refreshing delight packed with flavor, protein, carbs, fiber and less than 400 calories. Prior to going plant-based, I rarely had pineapple, never going out of my way to incorporate in anything. Now, I find it a refreshing treat that provides plenty of vitamin C and other valuable nutrients. I love my bananas and... Continue Reading →
Consuming Animals Really Sucks for Breast Cancer
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 →