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Mind and Body Health

April 30, 2012 in Catherine Mason, Happy Happy, Self Help - Self Improvement, Your Favorites

By Catherine Mason Emotions are a tough beast. On one hand we should feel them without judgment; on the other hand, we  need to manage them in appropriate ways so they don’t completely rule (and ruin) our lives. But what do emotions have to do with health? Conversely, what does health have to do with our [...]

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Don’t Lose Weight

April 28, 2012 in Challenges, Illness and Disease, Duane and Tiffany Youngren, Food and Health, more energy, Weight Loss, Your Favorites

I have done an extremely rigorous workout from Beachbody.comcalled P90x for 2 months now. Man, have I ever wanted to give up so many times. What has kept me on track? One simple phrase: don’t lose weight. Month 1: For the entire month, I weighed an average of 2 pounds more than my initial weigh in. Month [...]

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Is Soy Healthy?

April 26, 2012 in Catherine Mason, Food and Health

By Catherine Mason For years it has been touted for its inherent health benefits, but is soy healthy? Soy is credited with being a high-protein, cholesterol-free, vitamin and nutrient rich legume – all of which is true. Perhaps that is why it’s used in oils, as fillers and as the base for many vegetarian diets, including [...]

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Fruit Leather Recipe

April 24, 2012 in raw food, Recipes, Snacks and Sides, sugar free, vegan recipes, Your Favorites

After several attempts at fruit leather recipes over the past 10 years of owning a dehydrator I “just had to have”, and until now have rarely used, this recipe is about as easy and fail-proof as it gets. Eating raw foods seems to give our bodies the greatest nutritional benefits, but can sometimes get complicated. [...]

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Money and Health

April 17, 2012 in Catherine Mason, Challenges, Illness and Disease, Stress

By Catherine Mason Ever wondered about the relationship between money and health? Financial worry ranks amongst the highest stressors one can experience. Few other stressors are more destructive to the things we hold dear – from relationships with others, to our own sense of self-worth and our ability to care for our families. Financial worries can [...]

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Leek Soup Recipe

April 11, 2012 in dairy free, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soup Recipes, sugar free, vegan recipes, vegetable recipes

Our “buy two vegetables every time we go to the grocery store” rule recently resulted in a bunch of leeks in my fridge, which inspired this leek soup recipe. Leeks must be in season right now (comment if you know) – they are big, bright, beautiful, and affordable. I’ve coveted the abilities of cooks who [...]

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10 Foods That Are Not Good For You Part 2

April 6, 2012 in Catherine Mason, Food and Health

By Catherine Mason Most foods are somewhere between being out and out unhealthy – such a fast food – and healthy foods – such as fresh fruits and vegetables. In our convenience-conscious society we tend to rationalize feeding our families foods that are not good for you that fall into this gray area. If we’re being [...]

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10 Foods That Are Not Good for You – Part 1

April 3, 2012 in Catherine Mason, Food and Health

By Catherine Mason Just because a food isn’t blatantly bad for us doesn’t mean it’s good for us either. Many foods fall into the gray area between out-and-out unhealthy – such a fast food – and healthy foods – such as fresh fruits and vegetables. In our convenience-conscious society we tend to rationalize feeding our [...]

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Healthy Diet Ideas to Add Color and Flavor

March 27, 2012 in Food and Health, How to - Healthy Food

By Catherine Mason, Wellness Coach When working with new clients, I’m often asked for ways to healthy diet ideas that are appetizing. My answer is, “keep it simple, flavorful and colorful.” By that I mean make sure you always have a few simple, healthy and colorful ingredients on-hand so they can easily be added to [...]

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Managing Food Allergies

March 19, 2012 in Catherine Mason, Challenges, Illness and Disease, Food Allergies, Food and Health

In a world where it feels like most people eat whatever they want, whenever they want, food allergies can be difficult to manage. Outside of societal pressures to conform, there are financial, social and familial factors to consider when making food choices. How does one manage food allergies without breaking the bank, becoming a social [...]

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