The Healthy Giraffe is five years old! In some ways it seems like I have been at this for so long and other times it seems like yesterday. What is this you may ask? I wrote the purpose of The Healthy Giraffe just over five years ago… The Purpose is to provide resources, support and community in an effort to live a... Continue Reading →
I learned a lot while battling through a lengthy concussion recently that will make me stronger and faster for the 2023 season. Well, that is my plan anyway…lots of work ahead. Here I share what happened and how I'm coming out the other side. At the end of July, I took a fall on my... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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