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On A Personal Note
I have started to plant the veggies for the spring and summer garden. I planted about 180 tomato plants from seeds in late February and they are now baking outside in the sun during the day and resting on heating mats in my living room during the night. These little babies will grow fast now,…
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April Events
The 10th Food Revolution Summit, put together by John and Ocean Robbins, is happening April 24 to May 2nd. During the current health crisis with the coronavirus, researchers tell us that many of the complicated cases and deaths are linked to underlying chronic health conditions (diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc) – while thousands of medical…
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Constance’s Corner – March
To me, nothing says “Spring” like a lovely tulip (which happens to be my favorite flower.) These graceful long-stemmed beauties are surprisingly hardy and bloom year after year. We can learn a lesson in resilience from tulips. This month we welcome Spring – a time of rebirth and new growth in gardens and in ourselves.…
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Bike Riding 101
Invest in a bike. I recommend checking out the local bike store (you get the best service here and support a local business. Make sure you try on bike helmets too), Craigslist, or even Freecycle.org. You don’t have to start with a new expensive bike with all the bells and whistles. Look for sales, like…
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Gardening – March 2021
One of the best decisions I ever made was to eliminate the water hogging lawn around my home and grow food instead. I started small in the backyard in 2012 which then evolved to a front yard edible landscape too. My front yard gardening project surely raised some eyebrows (especially since I live right next…
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Hiking – March 2021
Start small. Hike up a hill in your neighborhood. Walk a few blocks to see the sunset or sunrise. Make sure you get a good glimpse of that rainbow.
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Constance’s Corner – March
Here are some quick ideas to get you back on track: Eat more fruits and vegetables, less processed foods (be aware of anything in a box, bottle, can or bag) Get into the habit of reading food labels. Make smart choices. Do you know what’s really in your food? How many calories? How many nutrients?…
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7 Healthy Days Newsletter – February
February is American Heart Month, and while it’s a good idea to care for our hearts every day of the year, now is a particularly great time to focus on holistic ways to combat heart disease. Did you know that sadly while 400,000 people died in the U.S. from or with the coronavirus, more than 655,00…
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Frequent a Farmer’s Market
As I have recommended before, check out the “Daily Dozen” and “Clean 15” list by the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) to guide your shopping. Items on the Dirty Dozen list tend to be heavily sprayed with pesticides when conventionally grown. Here you would make a great choice by going organic if you can. Walk around…
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Constance’s Top 5 Heart Care Tips
Choose Heart-Healthy FoodsUncontrolled high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart disease and stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). If your numbers are high, there are foods that can help decrease your blood pressure naturally: oats, quinoa, fruits and vegetables including avocado, bananas, beets, berries, leafy greens, kiwi and spinach, and…
Make Wellness Your Habit
