Kids and Calcium
December 19, 2009
by Optimum Wellness
0 CommentsOne of the most common questions that our children are asked during every routine check up with the doctor is, “How much milk are you drinking?” The question makes sense given that recent estimates are that over 85% of girls and 60% of boys between the ages of 9 to 18 fall short of getting the recommended 800 milligrams to 1,300 milligrams of calcium daily.
Raising Healthy Children
November 23, 2009 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsBefore I was pregnant with our first child, I had the privilege of counseling other women about prenatal nutrition, natural childbirth and newborn care.
November/December 2009
November 1, 2009 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Thanksgiving is a time of deepening gratitude for family, friends, animals, for life, and loved ones. Being grateful is empowering and fuels me to create greater light and flow into my life.
Kids and Stress
October 23, 2009 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsAccording to Dr. James Rouse, a recent study found that a high stress environment increased (nearly doubled) the child’s risk of developing obesity.
Pack to School
September 20, 2009 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
From preschool through high school and on to college and career, we have a great opportunity when it comes to eating well. Good nutrition and healthy food choices can literally make or break our day.
Blue Corn Cakes (gluten free)
September 6, 2009 by Optimum Wellness 1 CommentCombine cornmeal through pepper in one bowl and set aside. In separate bowl combine butter through jack cheese and whisk these wet ingredients together to combine. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and then stir in the pine nuts.
September/October 2009
September 1, 2009 by Optimum Wellness 2 Comments
Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up on living with enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.
July/August 2009
July 1, 2009 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Summer is in full swing and I am loving it! With our solar panels soaking up the sun like crazy I am watching my electric meter run backwards for the first time! I am spending as much time as I can outdoors, either on my bike or hiking with my family.
Cheery Cherry Bars
June 19, 2009 by Optimum Wellness 2 Comments
In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat ghee and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour, protein powder, oats and baking soda. Add flour mixture to ghee and brown sugar mixture; mix on low speed until crumbly.
May/June 2009
May 1, 2009 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
I had the opportunity to spend time with my mother these last few days. I was on the East Coast for business and as good fortune would have it my mother and stepfather were vacationing nearby. We walked to an incredible oyster bar on the beach and later they treated me to an amazing dinner. It was so good to spend time with her, with them, to be in the positive energy of love and family. They remind me of who I am, how much I’ve grown, and how my positive thinking has led to a life of great joy.
