Why Self Discipline Matters and 5 Simple Ways to Cultivate It
No matter how much you dream about meeting your goals, no matter how often you wake up Monday morning with a goal in mind, and no matter how often you say today is a new day--discipline is a big...
View ArticleReaction to Stress Predicts Health Later in Life
Life can come at you like a ton of bricks. It can be unexpected, unwelcomed, and unhappy. But according to new research at Penn State, it’s not what happens in life that makes the difference, but how...
View ArticleAdopt A Turkey This Thanksgiving
According to the USDA and the National Turkey Federation, between 250 and 300 million turkeys are raised for slaughter in the U.S. every year – more than 46 million for Thanksgiving alone.
View ArticleTurkey-Less Thanksgiving: Hearty Vegetable Pot Pie
For those who partake in a turkeyless Thanksgiving, the holiday can seem like a bunch of side dishes but if you’re the host or you’d like to bring a hearty main course, this tofu pot pie is ideal. Pour...
View Article10 Meatless Thanksgiving Dishes
It's the Thanksgiving countdown. Whether you're late to pack or hit the grocery store, the holiday can involve a lot of pressure. But if I were to give one piece of Thanksgiving advice, it would be to...
View ArticleBreakfast of champions.
I get asked all the time what I eat for breakfast and to be honest it changes. But I am rather picky about my morning intake because it’s way I start the day. Start with junk and the day is likely to...
View ArticleGetting set for the week.
We were slow to get the week started around here. It was an eventful week/weekend. One of my oldest friends came through town last week leaving the delicious zucchini bread shown above. Paired with an...
View ArticleTrader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Many Others Reject GMO Salmon
Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Whole Foods, and Marsh Supermarkets have all signed on with the Campaign For Genetically Engineered Free Salmon. These are just a few of the nearly 2,000 stores likely to join in...
View ArticleSenate Rejects Provision That Would Strengthen Reporting of Antibiotics in...
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP) rejected a provision to Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) that would strengthen FDA reporting of antibiotic sales. The provision would verify for...
View ArticleSouth Africa Grants Approval for the Import of GE Soy Beans
South Africa has granted approval for the import of DOW’s genetically engineered soy bean variety (DAS-44406-6). It’s genetically engineered to resist the liberal application of glufosinate and...
View Article13 Ways to Be a Free Spirit
“We all want to be extraordinary and we all just want to fit in. Unfortunately, extraordinary people rarely fit in.” --Sebastyne Young
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#followform { padding-top:5px; text-align:left; } “We all want to be extraordinary and we all just want to fit in. Unfortunately, extraordinary people rarely fit in.” –Sebastyne Young
View Article10 Thought Patterns that Keep You from Happiness
#followform { padding-top:5px; text-align:left; } We tend to view our minds as our whole being. But through meditation we learn to watch our thoughts, almost like leaves floating by on a river. You...
View ArticleMorning Mantras
#followform { padding-top:5px; text-align:left; } “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” Dalai Lama Photo: ColorfulFoxes
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