Last week, we reposted an article about women who make peace with eating and food by Lisa Claudia Briggs. In Lisa’s practice, she sees two eating styles that women take on when they get to a better place with food and their bodies: those who treasure simplicity and practicality, and those who evolve into so-called foodies. Today we conclude our […] read more »
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Q&A: Making Peace with Food and Eating
Yesterday, we reposted an article about women who make peace with eating and food by Lisa Claudia Briggs. In Lisa’s practice, she sees two eating styles that women take on when they get to a better place with food and their bodies: those who treasure simplicity and practicality, and those who evolve into so-called foodies. Today we are discussing the […] read more »
Two Styles of Making Peace with Food and Eating
Today’s post is by Lisa Claudia Briggs, psycho-spiritual therapist, an intuitive wise woman, and devoted mentor who helps others release all sorts of things that weigh them down. Stay tuned tomorrow for a Q&A with Lisa. The women I work with around losing weight, changing the way they eat and learning to honor and love their bodies in reliable daily […] read more »
Four Easy, Painless Ways to Reduce Sodium Intake
Are you thinking about trying to cut back on the amount of salt you use? Most people report that they don’t add salt to food very often, yet our sodium intake is probably much higher than we believe it to be. Aside from the times we might cater to cravings for chips or salted nuts, we might not believe we […] read more »
Back Fat Be Gone!
Did you know that eating pumpkin can get rid of back fat and eating quinoa can minimize your rear end? Neither did I until I watched the Dr. Oz show last week. Did you know that drinking green smoothies everyday will help “melt fat away?” Neither did I until I saw it on Pinterest. I’m trying to think of a […] read more »
Mindfully Eating Chocolate: You Can Do It!
This is a version of a post I first put up over on We Are the Real Deal, a blog that is winning all kinds of awards for its great work in helping women and girls cultivate self-esteem, positive body image, and healthy coping. We’re proud to be a part of it with monthly posts that add to the blog’s […] read more »
Lentil Loaf: A Vegetarian Recipe From My Kitchen
I’ve been on a mission lately to eat less processed. As a result, I have been looking for veggie burger recipes with a plan to buy less pre-made veggie burgers. It dawned on me that a vegetarian recipe I’ve been making for years, lentil loaf, would be a great base for a homemade veggie burger. While we don’t make lentil […] read more »
Our Greek Bean Cake: A Better Veggie Burger Recipe
If you are looking for a homemade veggie burger recipe because many of the store-bought veggie burgers seem too processed, then give this Greek Bean Cake recipe a whirl. While its texture and flavor are much different from a processed veggie burger, you won’t be disappointed. Not only are these loaded with healthy ingredients, but they are easy to make, and delicious! 1/2 cup […] read more »
The Binge Eating Diaries: The “F” in Food
A series by Green Mountain alum Jacki Monaco on her journey to overcome binge eating. Follow her every other Thursday as she blogs about the victories and challenges of recovery. I’m a lousy cook.Scratch that – I’m inexperienced. I’ve dabbled here and there with safe foods like chicken, vegetables, brown rice – foods I knew wouldn’t overexcite my gullible […] read more »
Easy Black Bean Soup
Despite our recent “heat wave” of 40 degree temps here in VT, I must remind myself that we aren’t even 1 month into Winter. So, expecting more cool weather in our future, it’s a good time of year for hot meals. This recipe for Black Bean Soup is a favorite from Recipes for Living 2011 Edition, our most recent Green […] read more »



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