by Susan Holsapple | Nov 19, 2017 | Digestive Health, Health, Wellness
You hear a lot about metabolism these days. You probably know that if your metabolism is too slow you can gain weight or have a hard time losing weight. But what exactly does this all mean? Well, the simple definition of “metabolism” is that it is a series of chemical...
by Susan Holsapple | Mar 17, 2017 | Food as Medicine, Health, Recipes, Wellness
Glorious Greens – Why Should You Eat Them Daily? I LOVE greens. I grew up in the South eating leafy greens like turnip greens, collard greens and cabbage. But I’ve found that many people avoid eating them. They often assume that they won’t enjoy...
by Susan Holsapple | Feb 9, 2017 | Health, Lifestyle, Wellness
So many of us are busy and driven these days, taking care of others and “getting it done”. It’s easy to let self-care take a back seat or just drop it all together. Do you find that you are doing for everyone else but not taking care of yourself?...
by Susan Holsapple | Feb 1, 2017 | Food as Medicine, Health, Recipes, Wellness
Are you looking for a healthy, vegan soup that will satisfy you on a cold winter evening? Here is a soup that fits the bill. This is my delicious Sweet Potato Lentil Soup. It is full of protein, fat, fiber and lots of great nutrients including Vitamin A, several B...
by Susan Holsapple | Nov 22, 2016 | Health, Lifestyle, Wellness
Have you found that it’s easy to do things when everything is going right? It’s easy get up in the morning if you go to bed on time. It’s easy to ride your bike when you don’t have a headwind. It’s easy to eat well when you make time to shop, prepare healthy meals and...
by Susan Holsapple | Sep 18, 2016 | Food as Medicine, Health, Recipes, Wellness
Turmeric is the primary spice in curry and is a member of the ginger family. It has been used for centuries to add flavor and color to food and as an ancient medicinal remedy for the treatment of many symptoms and ailments. Turmeric is an excellent source...