Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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A stop along the way…
A few years ago we stopped at this cute little place in the small town of Sisters, OR….Angeline’s Bakery and Cafe. We were with family on our way to Salem and decided to grab a snack. Everything looked AMAZING, but there were very few options for a gluten-free vegan. In all honesty, we just chalked it…
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Sweet Truth
When I was growing up my mom would limit our sugar intake…she wouldn’t buy the sugary cereals we wanted and we were only allowed to drink soda on the weekends. At the time I didn’t understand why she did that and quite honestly, I don’t think she knew the full story about sugar back then. It…
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RECIPE: Raw Zucchini Pasta
Pasta was always my comfort food, but after eating it I would feel weighed down and ready for a nap. When I first started getting into raw food, I tried raw zucchini alfredo and fell in love! Unlike your typical pasta, this was light and tasted so fresh. About a month ago I finally bought…
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Cold & Flu Remedies
Oh, how I remember the days of Nyquil, Theraflu, and Halls cough drops. Not only did they taste horrible, but they often times didn’t even help. As soon as winter would hit, I’d stock up on cold medications with the hopes that I would beat the inevitable in its tracks. Little did I know that the weather has nothing to…
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Superfoods
Unlike our typical foods, superfoods have numerous unique properties and health benefits. According to David Wolfe, “Superfoods are both a food and a medicine; they have elements of both. They are a class of the most potent, super-concentrated, and nutrient-rich foods on the planet – they have more bang for the buck than our usual foods.” There are…
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RECIPE: Creamy Orange-Tahini Dressing
Salads are probably my favorite thing to eat and the best part about them is the endless variations. Adding different toppings changes the whole flavor – sliced granny smith apples, hazelnuts, red pepper, and more. I love finding and creating new salad dressings….couldn’t tell you the last time I even purchased an already made dressing. …
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Two-in-one
I recently tried a shampoo/body bar and loved it! After years of squeezing shampoo out of a bottle, I’m loving the convenience of having a two-in-one bar. It’s been challenging to find a natural product that is completely toxin free (no sulfates, parabens, etc) and works well with curly hair. Just lather and rinse….leaving your hair…
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RECIPE: A New Take on Lasagna
The best part about changing my food choices is getting creative with cooking. I still crave the comfort foods or sweets, but have learned healthier ways to prepare them. The other day I had a major craving for lasagna, and while I can’t take credit for substituting zucchini for noodles, the rest of the recipe…
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Alternate Route
Imagine for a moment, if you will, that all of those ads for painkillers (such as Excedrin, Motrin, Tylenol, etc.) were replaced with pictures or commercials for leafy greens, herbs, or even essential oils. Everyone knows that vegetables are good for you, but not to what extent. Did you know that spinach, swiss chard, and kale contain magnesium…
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‘The Dirty Dozen’
Not everyone can afford to live on a 100% organic diet…I sure can’t, but there is a list of fruits and vegetables that should be purchased organic. I’m talking about The Dirty Dozen. Conventional produce contains high amounts of pesticides/chemicals that can disrupt your nervous system, endocrine system, and can cause cancer. Thanks to the Environmental Working…
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