A few weeks ago Rita purchased a Groupon for a restaurant called The Green Wave Cafe in Plantation and yesterday she took me on a lunch date there. All vegan and raw (except the soup) the place looked like it belonged in NYC, maybe the village, definitely atypical of anything one might find in suburban Broward County. There were only a few tables and a row of seats at the … [Read more...] about Red and White and Waves of Green
Food
Playing Hide and Seek with Sodium
Last week, I started to pay a little closer attention to my sodium intake. Because I have had symptoms of Meniere's disease, because I am a health wellness geek, because EVERYTHING makes me retain fluids, because I battled with some blood pressure issues while going through menopause, I have tried to keep my sodium intake at about 1000 mgs. a day. With some mild vertigo … [Read more...] about Playing Hide and Seek with Sodium
Groupons, Groups, Greens and More
Hoping you all had a wonderful weekend and a very happy Easter Sunday. Looking for something to do with all the veggies in your produce bin? Cut them up into somewhat similar sizes or shapes and mix them in a big bowl with olive oil, fresh herbs, or a mix like Braggs herbs, and salt if you absolutely must. Spread them out on a tray and roast them in a hot oven (between 400 … [Read more...] about Groupons, Groups, Greens and More
Eat Up!
Great news about soy in this morning's newspaper. A new study presented by the American Association for Cancer Research finds that breast cancer survivors need NOT worry about eating soy, despite the isoflavone chemicals (which have estrogen-like properties) contained within the soy. There has been concern that those chemicals might raise the risk of cancer recurrence. This … [Read more...] about Eat Up!
Peaceandfitness
Is it really possible to crave brussel sprouts? Last night Mitch opted into "meatless Monday," dinner. I roasted halved brussel sprouts and cut up sweet potatoes (with olive oil, sea salt and fresh herbs). The natural color combination is so beautiful. Served with a garden salad it was just what I was craving. Mitch also had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and I had … [Read more...] about Peaceandfitness