Mindfulness Misconceptions Mindfulness doesn’t mean stopping your thoughts. It means observing them. The biggest misconception about mindfulness as well as meditation is that people think that the objective is to think about nothing or to stop their thoughts. This is impossible even for the most accomplished meditators. People often say that they are not good…
Continue ReadingServings: 8 Ingredients: 12 eggs 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin 3/4 cup milk 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 teaspoons pumpkin spice 3 teaspoons cinnamon 6 tablespoons coconut flour A pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoons baking soda (aluminum free) Cooking Instructions: Mix the eggs, milk, vanilla and pumpkin in a bowl. In another mixing bowl…
Continue ReadingIngredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes 4 carrots, chopped 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed 2 cups chopped broccoli 1 cup mushrooms 1 medium sized onion finely chopped 2 cups chicken broth 4-5 cups water 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp basil 1/4 tsp thyme 1/4 tsp garlic powder…
Continue ReadingThis is a great cleansing salad, especially if you are on a liver detox as both beets and broccoli are especially detoxifying for the liver. I also made a simple, detoxifying dressing but any of your preferred dressings will do. Ingredients: Broccoli Grated Beets Edamame Beans Red Peppers Dressing: Olive oil Lemon Juice Sprinkle of…
Continue ReadingAs I mentioned in my previous post Mindfulness Myths, mindfulness and meditation is not about stopping your thoughts, clearing your mind or thinking about nothing. That is essentially impossible. Like mindful living, the purpose in meditation is to observe and detach from your thoughts. Anyone can do it, whether they are naturally focused and calm…
Continue Reading1. Forward bend – This improves and rejuvenates the entire digestive system (all organs) as well as promotes spontaneous healing 2. The Cat Cow 3. The Cobra – Improves digestion and elimination 4. The Bridge 5. Spinal twists 6. The Camel 7. The Plough 8. The Crow 9. The Boat 10. The Locust 11. The…
Continue ReadingWhat is Mindfulness? The practice of mindfulness has become a popular trend in the last few years. Everyone from psychotherapists, pain management specialists to nutritionists are talking about the benefits of becoming consciously aware of the present moment. In a nutshell mindfulness is the effort to remain in the present moment on a continuous basis…
Continue ReadingIngredients: 1 spaghetti squash 2 tbsp olive oil 2 zucchinis sliced into disks 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 medium tomatoes cut into 1 inch pieces 1 jar of roasted red peppers 2 cups tomato paste 2 tsp basil 2 tsp oregano 1/4 cup basil…
Continue ReadingIngredients: 2 medium onions, finely chopped 10 asparagus, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/3 cup chopped mushrooms 4 cups chicken broth 15 grams of dried seaweed (I bought three 5 gram packages) 2 tbsp basil 1 tbsp oregano Pinch of cayenne pepper Cooking Instructions: 1. Saute the onions on high heat for five minutes2.…
Continue ReadingThis is similar to my zucchini pizzas except I used mostly red and green peppers (and some leftover zucchini). I simply cut up some peppers, then topped them just as I would with corn chips (salsa, green onions, olives, chili flakes etc.)
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