Herb salad

Bag of Organic Herb salad mix (available at Trader Joe’s)Diced tomatoesDiced CucumbersFresh squeezed lemonRice Vinegar (available at Trader Joe’s)A few dashes of salt/sea salt The herb salad mix can taste a little bitter to me, so I sometimes mix in a few sprinkles of Olive oil, and add a bit of diced Avocado.

Tabouli

Tabouli is a very healthy, very popular mediterranean dish. It would be helpful to use a food processor to chop the parsley and the onion separately, but be careful not to not mince. -Start with soaking 3/4 cup of (Bulghar Fine no. 1) in fresh squeezed lemon juice for at least 30 min.-Rinse 4 bunches …

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Best exercise to strengthen your back and reduce lower back pain!

Bird dog exercise helps reduce lower back pain by strengthen your core, the abdominals and lumbar spine muscles. In addition to strengthening your core muscles, this exercise teaches you hip mobility with back stability. This means you are learning to engage these stabilizer (core) muscles, and making them do the work to take pressure off …

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Planks! a fun and easy exercise you can do just about anywhere!

Park, beach, or home, gym, no equipment necessary to strengthen your core…abdominals, back, and shoulders! Use about 30 second hold times, up to 3-4 reps. Please keep in mind planks are not recommended for those with shoulder pain/injuries. As with any exercise, you should feel not pain in you neck, back or anywhere else in …

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Satay noodles dish ~ vegan & gluten free!

-Boil wheat or gluten free noodles.-Wipe a little olive oil or coconut oil into your pan.-Saute chopped brussel sprouts and thinly sliced carrots for about 15 minutes.-Add the noodles.-Add Satay Peanut Sauce (Can be found at Trader Joe’s). To keep this healthy dish low fat increase the amount of vegetables, and reduce the amount of …

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love your library! relaxation in the midst of a hectic day and deadlines

Some people think of libraries as boring, a place where you go and have to be quiet, not action, no fun….just reading or working on your computer. Actually, many public libraries have a variety of community activities for children, elderly and families, just about anyone. And, memberships are usually free! These activities can include, book …

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