Why You Need to Soak Your Nuts (and Seeds)

Yes, it's a provocative title--I wanted to make sure it caught your attention!--but I bet you'll remember from now on why you should soak all nuts and seeds! http://youtu.be/vfrjPRCUqCk Special thanks Eric Espiritu, my scene partner, DP, and editor for this video.  He has a sketch comedy channel Cut These Ropes on YouTube you might … Continue reading Why You Need to Soak Your Nuts (and Seeds)

Avoiding the Holiday Party Bulge

Between office functions, family gatherings, and friends' parties, your December calendar is crammed with opportunities for reveling in holiday spirit, as well as packing on a pound or two or three or.... But it doesn't have to be that way!  Here are some tips to keep you looking and feeling great while enjoying the spirit … Continue reading Avoiding the Holiday Party Bulge

How to Cut a Mango the Easy Way

Cutting mangoes used to be a big pain for me.  I would peel the skin from the mango and then attempt to cut it.  Aaaaargh!  The difficulty!  The mess!  The danger!  Then a good friend of mine--who grew up in the Philippines surrounded by mangoes--showed me the proper way to get the job done.  Now, … Continue reading How to Cut a Mango the Easy Way

5 Easy Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in a Time of Change

Here's another guest post on the topic of staying balanced and healthy during periods of change.  (Click here to see the previous post on this topic.)  The following article is from Diane Sanfilippo, a holistic lifestyle coach in San Francisco, California. I'm a big fan of change. As much as I am a total creature … Continue reading 5 Easy Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in a Time of Change