November 2009

Think and Grow Rich

by jenny sansouci November 29, 2009
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Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is one of the most inspiring and motivating books I’ve ever read (well, listened to. I got the audiobook). I just finished it today and was driven to write about it immediately. I didn’t know what to expect when diving into this book. I thought I’d probably get [...]

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Veggies With Spicy Peanut Ginger Sauce

by jenny sansouci November 22, 2009
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Veggies with Spicy Peanut Ginger Sauce has quickly become one of my favorite recipes. This dish is jam-packed with vegetables and downright addictive! Last week I was looking at the bushel of carrots I got from the farmer’s market, wondering what I could make with them. I started thinking about what ingredients compliment carrots. Ginger, [...]

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Vegan Thanksgiving Gravy

by jenny sansouci November 22, 2009
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Thanksgiving recipes tend to be laden with butter, cream, sugar and animal fat. And not just Thanksgiving – the whole holiday season is known for indulging! During this festive time of year, it can be hard to make healthy choices. Don’t get me wrong, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and I certainly think its a [...]

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Best Foods For Healthy Skin

by jenny sansouci November 15, 2009
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Healthy skin is an important part of overall health and well-being. After all, your skin is your largest organ and protects everything on the inside! Your skin is exposed to all kinds of pollutants, free radicals and germs every day, so it’s up to you to take the necessary steps for skin health. How can [...]

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Foods For Blood Clot Prevention

by jenny sansouci November 14, 2009
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Natural Blood Thinners Blood clots are a natural part of our body’s healing process. When we have a cut or injury that causes bleeding (internal or external) our blood cells naturally coagulate to form clots at the site of the injury to stop the bleeding. Usually, blood clots dissolve on their own and are not [...]

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Red Curry Quinoa

by jenny sansouci November 9, 2009
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A vegan dish made with tofu, kale and shiitake mushrooms.  I wouldn’t post it here if it wasn’t bursting with flavor and mouth-wateringly delicious. I created a recipe tonight that I have to share with you. I am kicking myself right now, however, because I didn’t take a picture of it for this post. I [...]

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Water and Health

by jenny sansouci November 3, 2009
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Water and health. It seems like a no-brainer that these two words go together. We all know water is healthy, and that our goal should be to drink more water. But how much do you know about the benefits of water? How does water contribute to a healthy body? What’s the connection between water and [...]

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