Chocolate for breakfast? Sure, why not. Chocolate in its raw natural state is actually nutritious and good for you…welcome news to chocolate lovers everywhere! The chocolate that you find in grocery stores (candy bars, cakes, etc.) has been cooked and processed, which strips it of any nutritional value. Read the rest of this entry →
Summer officially starts next weekend and I don’t know about you, but around here, summer involves a lot more socializing than the rest of the year. I tend to drink more, eat foods I would normally avoid, and run myself down by trying to fit everything in. Plus, I don’t have the schedule in place that I do during the school year which tends to throw me off. Read the rest of this entry →
I am very excited to introduce my readers and clients to Marti Wolfson, a very talented holistic chef and healing arts therapist. Marti is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute and is the founder of The Mindful Belly and Balanced Body in Manhattan, a wellness practice that bridges nutrition, whole foods cooking, movement and energy balancing. Marti has worked with many clients managing cancer, Read the rest of this entry →
When you have a headache, stomachache or feel fatigued, your body is trying to tell you something. These physiological symptoms are signals that something is out of balance in your system or your body is reacting negatively to some outside factor. Instead of reaching for a bottle of aspirin or antacid at the first sign of discomfort, look for the underlying cause Read the rest of this entry →
Allergies amongst children seem to be everywhere these days. I haven’t researched the statistics yet, but solely based upon my observation as a parent, the problem seems to just be getting worse. Many schools are now peanut free to accommodate children within the school who have severe allergic reactions to peanuts. I don’t recall ever hearing anything of the sort when I was growing up. It was a rare occasion when a Read the rest of this entry →
Anytime I find a recipe that’s easy, delicious and nutritious, I want everyone to know about it. When trying to improve childrens’ diets, the best place to start is by replacing junkie snacks with healthy ones. This is a recipe from RAWvolution by Matt Amsden. It takes literally minutes to make and will satisfy your chocolate cravings. I put the balls in the kids lunchboxes; they think they’re getting a special treat and I’m Read the rest of this entry →
I’m no stranger to juggling responsibilities. Between having three school age children, a husband, a home, two businesses, and a variety of interests, managing to keep balance in my life presents quite a challenge. Time management skills are crucial for keeping my head above water. I’d like to share some tips I’ve picked up along the way that help me to stay focused and productive in my work, but also have enough time to do the things I love.
Keep a to-do list
I am the ultimate list maker. In the past, I would write a list, cross a few items off said list, then have to re-write the entire list because more items have popped up and, being completely anal, I cannot function when I have to look at such a messy list. By the end of the day, if I had added up how much time I had spent on Read the rest of this entry →
Kids love to get involved in the kitchen. My 8 year old daughter dons her pink chef apron and hat, steps onto her little stool and eagerly awaits instructions, whisk in one hand, mini purple spatula in the other. It’s beyond cute!
I’ll be the first to admit, there have been many a time when I have initially turned down her enthusiastic offers of assistance because I am in a rush or tired, but then the sight of her obvious disappointment usually shames me into including her. Read the rest of this entry →
Hurry! It’s giveaway week at Galanty’s Game Plan. You don’t want to miss out on a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Prana. All you need to do to be eligible to win is to sign up with your email address. There is a big red arrow on the right hand column pointing to the place to sign up just in case you missed it. (My web designer insisted on that). A winner will be chosen this Friday, so don’t delay. If you’re not familiar with Prana, their Read the rest of this entry →
