Gourmande in the Kitchen: A collection of whole food, seasonal recipes

An Earth Day Pledge and A Re-Usable Drink Container Giveaway from Mighty Nest

April 16, 2014 By Sylvie

The next time you grab a cup of coffee or a bottle of water before you head out, consider what those drinks are in. Whatever that cup or container is made of can end up in your body or in already overfull landfills.

Plastic bottles are a cause for concern when it comes to both our health and our environment and it makes sense to avoid using them whenever possible. Chemicals in plastic bottles can leach out over time with heat and reuse, which you then ingest.

By carrying a non-toxic reusable water bottle or using a thermal cup for your coffee when you’re out you’re keeping toxins out of your body and the environment.

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Grain-Free Fair-Trade Chocolate Chip Cookies from One Simple Change and a Giveaway and Q&A with the Author

April 9, 2014 By Sylvie

A recipe for grain-free, fair-trade chocolate chip cookies and an interview with the author of One Simple Change: Surprisingly Easy Ways to Transform Your Life by Winnie Abramson.

If you’ve ever wanted to make meaningful changes in your diet and lifestyle towards better health then you’ve probably also experienced the frustration of feeling overwhelmed, not knowing where to start, and finding it difficult to maintain momentum in the long run.

That’s what drew me to One Simple Change by Winnie Abramson; comprised of 50 short chapters, each one addresses a small but easily actionable step you can implement towards overall health and wellness. It’s not a diet book, or exercise plan, or supplement regime; rather, it’s a thoughtful compilation of small but important actions you can take right away towards lasting change. Start slowly and tackle one at a time moving forward at your own pace or pick a few at once, it’s up to you.

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