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Struggle with Stillness – my origin with Meditation

Its so funny, how some of the most foundational pieces supportive to our needs are the ones we are most likely to put aside. Like nourishment, like rest, like sitting in stillness Perhaps it is the part of us that wants the newer better thing, the hack. Or maybe its our relationship with what we think it is going to…
June 6, 2022
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The Homecoming : A freedom from food and body despair

The Announcement If you have been following along the last while, you will have noticed that I have been in the process of creating something that I think is really very special. This something, I am hopeful, will be a pivotal piece of support to so many individuals. Early in my career I felt both empowered and hopeful that there…
July 22, 2019
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the Benefits of Celery Juice. Is it for you too?

Hey hey you guys, in case you haven't heard, celery is back in trend and its not because it is a "low cal" food anymore. That is completely minimizing its worth! This oft forgotten veg has a lot of it stem so to speak. Ok so there are countless quotes out there purporting the blessings of this juice as an…
November 15, 2018
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why we are bingeing on peanut butter

Not only are we inundated with all the things we hear that we should be eating, but also, the should nots. And if i know anything, it is that too much or too little of anything gets us farther away from our natural equilibrium, Balance. Which inevitably, for the most part, is what I see most people coming to visit…
September 26, 2018
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your body is a neutral land

Anyone else starting to get the feeling that there is just as much pressure to love our body, loud and proud, as there is to starve it? Me too, me too. So what are we supposed to do with that? Don't get me wrong, body positivity is on the rise and its a beautiful thing. But chances are, if you have…
May 2, 2018
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Rainbow “noodle” Pad Thai

Ok guys, went into this recipe with minimal expectations and came out with a home run. Flavourful, nutritious, and totally fulfilling...especially from a noodleless, noodle dish, you dig. Now granted you can add and subtract what you like, and maybe this means adding rice noodles...amazing. But as is, we got a winner winner. I used one of my favourite local…
January 11, 2018
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Maui Plant Food, Health and Activity Guide

Going back to Maui in the place I am in my life and still having that connection, even more so considering my field of work, feels like a blessing. I can’t wait for more, theres something to explore there. And until then, I will share with you some of my favourite spots for food, drink, and merry… Aloha Mana Foods…
December 15, 2017
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Christmas Coconut Snowballs

Aloha on the brain, as it most often is at Christmas time for me. Perhaps it's my upcoming trip, Vancouver winters or my affinity for coconut. But these plant based power treats are really hitting the spirit of aloha in me. This creation was the adaptaion of a larger recipe of a coconut cream pie, and when one lovely retreater…
October 25, 2017
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why eating “good” is not the solution

Eating "good" or eating "bad" or even "better" is not is what is making us skinny, fat or whatever other adjective we choose to describe ourselves as. In fact it is just another way for us to put the name tag of perfectionism on our plate. Yes, there always is a food pun. The truth is that these barometers of…
September 28, 2017