Let Go of Stress – 3 Steps to Help the Process

Too often we forget how simple and sweet life can be, how it is supposed to be. In the hustle of life we tend to loose track of what ACTUALLY matters…which is OBVIOUSLY a terrible thing! Over the past several months I have been allowing the seriousness of life to link up with everyday stresses, resulting in a […]

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What we eat affects what we think

When analyzing brain foods, one of the most important things to look at besides toxicity (foreign to our bodies, i.e. artificial) is the glycemic index. If you don’t already know how important it is, start paying attention to the glycemic index (GI) of food and observe how you feel in relation to this one marker. […]

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What You Focus On Grows

The whole idea that by simply focusing on something will actually bring more of it into your life may seem strange. However, if you play with the idea for a little while, you will quickly see what is meant by “What you focus on grows”. For an easy example, think about body builders. When they […]

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End the Old & Begin the New!

Regardless of how every little piece of it turned out, it's important to acknowledge what you accomplished this year. It’s time for two things now.. to relax and to celebrate! Whatever your faith or spiritual angle, there is no denying that this time of year is special for many reasons. December 21st is the Winter Solstice… [...] Continue Reading

Workshop: Medicinal Herbs We Can Grow!

Interested in learning more about growing medicinal herbs in your backyard? Click below to sign up! [button target="_self" text="RSVP!" link="http://www.meetup.com/AquaponicAnswers-com/"] We will be talking about 12 medicinal herbs that we can grow here in Central Texas, the benefits those herbs have to offer and preparation methods. We will also have a special demo on how to make a [...] Continue Reading

Coconut Crusted Chicken Bites with Creamy Cauliflower Mash and Mango Salsa

Creamy Cauliflower Mash: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 4 c. cauliflower 1 c. coconut milk 1/2 – 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 – 1 tsp onion powder Salt and pepper taste INSTRUCTIONS Steam or boil cauliflower until soft. Process it in a food processor with the remaining ingredients until smooth. Coconut Crusted Chicken Bites: 4 servings INGREDIENTS […]

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Millet Breakfast Porridge

As with the other gluten free grains that have been mentioned on this blog, millet too should be properly (traditionally) prepared in order to A) get the full spectrum of nutrients it has to offer, and B) prevent the protective coating called “lectin” from irritating your intestinal lining. Pretty much all grains have some sort of […]

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Clean Recipes by Chef Karen!

Chef Karen, my sister-in-law is a really excellent chef. She has gifted us with these recipes that she made up while on her last detox program. You can learn more about Karen's Crafty Kitchen Adventures here. She will soon be adding adult classes too! Ratatouille - Prep veggies. Everything in big, larger than bite-size pieces. [...] Continue Reading

Guayusa – Powerful, Clean Energy

Going off of coffee this week for the 7 day cleanse is a big deal for me. I LOVE good coffee. But, my secret is that I am drinking organic Guayusa tea. Of course you can drink green tea or Yerba Mate but my current favorite is Guayusa, a cousin of Yerba Mate. Guayusa (image by Anna Premo [...] Continue Reading

Broccoli Stalk Salad

1/2 of medium jicama 1 avocado 1 lg. mango 1 red bell pepper (2 small) 1 broccoli stock w/ skin and base removed 2-3 small tomatoes 1 cup chopped cilantro 2-3 Tbs. chopped red onion 3 Tbs. green onion 1 - 2 handfuls of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) toasted 1 lime juiced 1 tsp. chili powder [...] Continue Reading