by SusanWilliams | Nov 30, 2023 | Beverages, Calcium Rich, Healthy Alternative, Vegetarian
I love celebrating the Solstices with family and friends around a nice outdoor fire ring. With, of course, delicious (and nutritious!) food and drinks. For those of us who love chocolate, this is not that pre-packaged envelope of sugar sweet, lacking depth, beverage...
by SusanWilliams | Nov 16, 2023 | All Posts, Calcium Rich, Healthy Alternative, Vegetarian, Wellness
I love the Friday pop-up produce stand one of our local farmers puts together. Having the opportunity to get fresh, local, organic produce year round is indeed a joy. Last week I picked up a pretty delicata squash and one of my favorite calcium rich greens, arugula. I...
by SusanWilliams | Nov 13, 2023 | Healthy Alternative, Healthy Snacks, Main Meal, Vegetarian, Wellness
Mung beans are one of the best plant-based sources of protein. They’re rich in essential amino acids (the ones that our body cannot produce AND they are high in important vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. They deliver a whopping 14.5 grams of protein per cup...
by SusanWilliams | Oct 5, 2023 | Calcium Rich, Healthy Alternative
One thing I truly enjoy is a really fresh, organic, multi-plant, salad. But once I started seriously reading labels, I realized that most of my commercially prepared favorite salad dressing had ingredients that were not in the best interest of my health. As Michael...
by SusanWilliams | Aug 24, 2023 | All Posts, Healthy Alternative, Healthy Snacks, Nourishing Nutrition Nuggets, Vegetarian, Wellness
When it comes to bone health, have you heard about Selenium? It’s a little powerhouse trace mineral that carries a big punch. Called “the protector” by some, as it: Slows bone loss and supports bone building Helps you body clear toxic metals that can cause bone loss...
by SusanWilliams | Aug 21, 2023 | All Posts, Healthy Alternative, Main Meal
I was recently invited to a large potluck style picnic, and I wanted to bring something healthy, gluten free, and that would be “safe” to sit out for a while at the picnic. After a quick scan of what I’d picked up at the Farmer’s Market I decided to go ahead and toss...
