to find the Fountain of Youth, if you use sunscreen on a daily basis. Although it might not be sunny in many parts of the country (here, in Los Angeles, we have June gloom), UVA and UVB rays are still…
In honor of bike month, and bike commuter wannabes, I am reposting this great article, 10 Bike Myths Dispelled http://www.bikecommuters.com/2009/04/26/10-bike-commuting-myths-dispelled/ From Alan Snel’s blog…republished from a League of American Bicyclists/Bikingbis tweet: Busting the 10 bicycling myths: 1. I’m out of…
Last week, you read about the dirtiest dozen fruits and vegetables that the EWG reported contained the most residual pesticides, which guides you to buy organic with those particular grocery items, if possible. This week, take a look at the…
Here’s an article that was featured in, both, Christine’s Los Angeles Examiner column and in Made Woman Magazine. This early season heat wave made me think about all of you west-coasters out here and running and playing in this heat.…
If you are not familiar with the dirty dozen, you ought to be. And, we’re not talking about the Clint Eastwood movie. It is the list of conventionally-grown produce that rank tops in pesticide and contaminant levels that are toxic…
Using two seasonal superfoods, this is a vegan and dairy free recipe from Christine’s kitchen. Ingredients1 large leek, sliced in 1/4 inch strips1 carton of sliced crimini mushrooms1 medium onion, sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1 medium celery stalk, sliced2 tablespoons extra…
April’s seasonal superfood is the leek. The health benefit information was found at the website, “The World’s Healthiest Foods”. Leeks, like garlic and onions, belong to a vegetable family called the Allium vegetables. Since leeks are related to garlic and…
I had written these tips a couple of years ago for Earth Day. Although a couple of days belated for this occasion, it’s still an oldie, but goodie… Ease into a greener lifestyle; choose to adopt a few of these…
This is a morning pick-me-up, from Christine’s kitchen, that can serve as breakfast and/or a pre-workout or race drink. It’s low in sugar but balanced in carb, protein and fat to keep you sustained and satisfied for your morning at…
You’ve seen TV and print campaigns about getting your 5-A-Day. What you’ve thought was five servings, probably, was not. And, did you know that our recommended daily servings is determined by our weight, age, gender, and activity level? Let me…
