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"You're Sick"
As a Nutritional Specialist/Raw Foods Chef, every day I meet people just like you who share the same lament, “My doctor has just diagnosed me with ...” What you’ve avoided or ignored for weeks, or years is summed up in two words… “You’re Sick.” With the exception ... continue reading
Out of the Mouths of Babes: Tips for Picking a Safe Restaurant
One evening, I was sitting in a restaurant with my kids, and my youngest tugged on my shirt and said “Dad! Watch!” Like many of us, I was engaged in conversation on my phone, and I paused long enough to see why my 10 year old was so excited. He nodded towards our server and quietly ... continue reading
Hey, Jeet Yet?
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy’s redneck vernacular pretty much describes what millions of Americans do each day. "Hey jeet yet? Naw, dju? Yu'nt to? Aight." We really enjoy eating out, even in the current slow economy. Sadly, just as many of us are ill informed on food safety and how to ... continue reading
A Whoopie of a Treat
Growing up, I loved heading over to the local 4th of July celebration. Like every kid, I loved the fireworks, but also enjoyed the fabulous food that all the mothers would put out. With so many treats, it was hard to choose what delicious item would be my next conquest. Even today, I can still ... continue reading
Chef Elle Jones' Story
On my 35th birthday, I decided to do a health evaluation to see how my body was holding up after the birth of five children. When I listed my 36th ailment, I had a meltdown. Then I remembered something Morgan Freeman said in the movie Shawshank Redemption. "Get busy living or get busy dying." I began to read ... continue reading