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Yes We Can: Saturn in Virgo

By on July 18, 2009 in Astrology, Health-Supporting Foods

Astrologically, the planet Saturn has a bad rap. It’s often seen as the party pooper, the bringer of doom and gloom, the one that creates blockages in the pursuit of our desires. When a Saturn transit approaches, people oftentimes bemoan the restrictions and the sense of containment that they fear will follow. Saturn, many people [...]

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Looking at the French Paradox on Bastille Day

By on July 14, 2009 in Health-Supporting Foods

Today as the French celebrate Bastille Day, it seems fitting to discuss a health-related topic de français. The French Paradox is the quippy term given to the finding that despite high intake of saturated fat those living in France have a lower rate of cardiovascular disease. If you like to drink red wine, it was [...]

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Cauliflower Cravings

By on June 24, 2009 in Health-Supporting Foods

I had a craving last night. And with the Sun and Moon both in need-to-have-your-needs-fulfilled Cancer, thankfully that which I had a craving for was in clear sight. Located bottom left, tucked nicely away in crisper drawer of our just-cleaned refrigerator, there it was. The cauliflower. Now, I should be more clear. I wasn’t just [...]

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Eating Down the Quinoa

By on April 5, 2009 in Health-Supporting Foods

Don’t shop for one week. That was the premise behind Eating Down the Fridge, a seven-day culinary adventure spearheaded by Washington Post food blogger, Kim O’Donnel, from an idea inspired by eGullet co-founder, Steven Shaw. Even though previous commitments during that early March week prevented me from following it to a tee, I still decided [...]

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Moon in Taurus, Upcoming Articles, & Alice Waters

By on March 29, 2009 in Astrology, Health-Supporting Foods

The Moon has been in earthy and sensual Taurus all weekend. During the Taurus Moon, that which is practical and pragmatic comes to the forefront as we lay the groundwork for the foundation upon which growth can occur. I’m in this stage of creation for upcoming article for Planetary Apothecary and thought I’d take a [...]

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Avoiding Pesticides in Produce

By on March 12, 2009 in Health-Supporting Foods

In a perfect world, 100% of the produce in our shopping cart would be organic, grown with methods that do not use health-compromising synthetic pesticides. But perfect world this is yet to be. We may desire to purchase only organic and locally grown, chemical-free fruits and vegetables. Yet, due to their often-higher prices—let alone their [...]

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Celebrate Your Health with Kitchari

By on March 9, 2009 in Ayurveda, Health-Supporting Foods

Many people ring in the New Year with a glass of champagne. This year, I rang it in with kitchari. No, not the latest kitschy cocktail creation. Rather, the rejuvenating “rice and beans” dish that is a staple of Indian cuisine and Ayurvedic healing practices. I hadn’t made kitchari in years (five years, to be [...]

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