Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer: The Blueberry Breeze

This dairy free smoothie gets its creamy texture from frozen bananas. If your fruit is not frozen, you will need to add ice cubes to your smoothie. This will make it a little icy, but it does work. But how healthy is this smoothie? Blueberries are very high in antioxidants and the good news isContinue reading “Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer: The Blueberry Breeze”

In Memory of Dr. Maya Angelou

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” ― Maya Angelou By now you have probably heard of Dr. Angelou’s passing in May. I chose the above quote because I think is captures what her life wasContinue reading “In Memory of Dr. Maya Angelou”

Thought for Today

“You are not here merely to make a living.  You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement.  You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.” —Woodrow Wilson[Source:http://www.wisdomquotes.com/topics/life/%5D

Healthy Living A to Z: M is for Meditation

Just as the body becomes exhausted and overloaded with activity, so does the mind. If we don’t take time to clear out some of the clutter, big problems will develop. Sleep is one way to do this. Meditation is another. Meditation is not a one size fits all type of thing. There are many differentContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: M is for Meditation”