an image of health in America

Enough said… Well, maybe not, so to be blunt – government gives lots of money for meat and dairy and processed starches. These foods become cheap to buy, and we are told they are good for us. So we eat them. Fruits and veggies are not given lots of money, and thus, they remain expensive. … Continue reading →

my food commandments

  i know, you’ve all heard it before. diets are bad. so you’re probably about to stop reading this post. but, i haven’t addressed the issue of diets before, except for the importance of NOT cutting out carbs. so it is time, ladies and gentleman, to let you in on my feelings regarding diets and … Continue reading →

twinkies and broccoli, trust and belief.

photo courtesy of holistictriathlete.worspress.com What would convince someone to abandon their comfortable life of couch-sitting, processed foods, and stress? Whilst individuals today may be aware of the fact that they are engaging in a lifestyle which is dangerously detrimental to their health on a multitude of levels, this awareness does not translate to action. So … Continue reading →

carrots, caffeine & sunscreen. or in other words, balance & moderation.

I’m currently indulging in the gentle warmth, yet deceivingly abrasive UV-rays of the San Diegan sun, an activity I like to incorporate into my daily life. However, today, I feel okay about this indulgence for several reasons, of which none might actually be sufficient. One, I just ate a s*** ton of carrots. And I … Continue reading →

a summer salad

(I apologize in advance for the photo which does not represent the salad itself, but merely one if it’s vital ingredients. I must sheepishly admit that I hastily ate the salad before I was able to remember to take an artsy-fartsy foodie blog photo.) I’m not sure if I am mocking myself in the title … Continue reading →

just one more bite

photo courtesy of exploringthemind.com Disclaimer : easier said than done. This is what we imprudently convince ourselves each time we, yet again, reach our fingertips toward that plate of French fries or bowl of tortilla chips. We gaze longingly at the tantalizing culinary delights that stand before us, attempting to refuse the enveloping scent which … Continue reading →