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September 2009

What Happens When You Quit Smoking?

by jenny sansouci September 29, 2009

This post is timely for me, because I’ve been 100% cigarette free for about a year! That’s truly a miracle. I am grateful every day I wake up and don’t feel the need or desire to smoke a cigarette. I’m writing this post because when I was a smoker, I didn’t want to hear about [...]

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Fall Recipe: Pumpkin Butter

by jenny sansouci September 27, 2009

Fall is my favorite season, hands down. There are so many reasons I love fall – the crisp weather (cold enough to wear a hoodie, but no winter coats yet), the gorgeous colors, the anticipation of the holidays, the focus on celebration, being thankful, and spending time with loved ones, and – OF COURSE – [...]

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Nature’s Spiritual Presence

by jenny sansouci September 26, 2009

Sometimes its really hard for me to really live in the present moment. I can get so caught up in planning for the future and analyzing the past that being “in the now” doesn’t always come easily. After reading The Power of Now I catch myself more often, but it still isn’t an automatic reflex. [...]

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Why Have a Mentor?

by jenny sansouci September 20, 2009

Today, my mentor Gabrielle Bernstein was featured on the cover of the New York Times Sunday Styles section! It’s really no surprise to me, because her intention is to spread love and light to as many people as possible. The NYT article is a manifestation of that generous intention. In that picture above, Gabrielle’s in [...]

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Grilled Halloumi Cheese

by jenny sansouci September 20, 2009

A cheese that doesn’t melt? You heard right. Halloumi cheese (made with goat’s and sheep’s milk) is known as the “grilling cheese” because you can put it on the grill, or cook it in a pan, and it’ll hold its shape. After learning about this invincible cheese at a cooking class at Omega (I highly [...]

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The Best Guacamole Recipe

by jenny sansouci September 14, 2009

Today I got an email from Vital Juice (Thirst for a Healthy Life) tipping me off to a new recipe for one of my all-time favorites – guacamole! What makes guacamole so amazing? Well, for starters, it’s made from the perfect food – avocados. What are some of the health benefits of avocados? Avocados contain [...]

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Coconut Milk Ice Cream

by jenny sansouci September 13, 2009

I recently posted about Coconut Milk, and it’s quickly become a staple in my fridge. But a delicious ice cream that isn’t made with dairy, soy or sugar? It’s true folks, and it’s my newest love. I’ve made the switch from soy ice cream to coconut milk ice cream, and it’s so good that I [...]

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Too Busy To Eat Right?

by jenny sansouci September 10, 2009

Time posted this article today, entitled “The Working Person’s Diet: Too Busy To Eat Right.” The article suggests that people are blaming their unhealthy habits and obesity on working long hours and not having enough time in the day to make healthy choices. It also goes as far as to say that “gainful employment could [...]

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Music To Meditate To

by jenny sansouci September 9, 2009

Trying to meditate, if you’re new to it, can seem like quite a daunting task. When I was first introduced to meditation, I thought “Sit in complete silence and try to stop thinking?! That will probably give me even more anxiety!” The truth is, even the most chilled out Zen masters probably didn’t fully get [...]

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In Defense of Chipotle

by jenny sansouci September 3, 2009

I love Chipotle. I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for this place. I’m not ashamed of it. In fact, I’m proud of it. Although I eat at Chipotle much less often now than I did in college (back when we got those highly-coveted “free burrito coupons” with our meal plans), I have [...]

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The Benefits of Juice Cleansing

by jenny sansouci September 3, 2009

Hey friendly friends! I’m currently on day 4 of a 4-day cleanse. Whenever I embark on a juice cleanse I get such mixed reviews and questions from people, so I think it’s an appropriate time for me to write this post. There are many opinions floating around the web about methods of cleansing / fasting [...]

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