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Raw recipes and wise words
A few weeks ago, I ran across a couple of new uncook books at the library. I’m always tempted by new vegan and raw food books (they’re always so pretty and fresh looking!), but I admit that I hesitated to check them out. After all, I already own SO MANY raw food books – how [...]
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Finding the write path
I have an unusual Bachelor’s degree. To be specific, I have a B.A. in “Interdisciplinary Humanities.” And while that was a very interesting path to take educationally, it’s not exactly the kind of education that leads to a specific career field. So, I never worried about having a “career.” For the past decade-plus, I’ve had [...]
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The most frustrating health advice…
As a health and wellness junkie, I read a lot on the subject. On any given day, you can find me reading a raw food recipe book, thumbing though a bodybuilding magazine or browsing an exercise blog. I love health and nutrition information, and I love to stay on top of the latest trends and [...]
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Worth visiting: the Sedlec Ossuary
I was in Europe this spring, and spent the Easter holiday visiting the Czech Republic. Although most of my visit was spent in beautiful, misty Prague, I did take a day trip to the town of Kutná Hora, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of Kutná Hora’s suburbs is Sedlec, which is home to [...]
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Entertainment & Fashion, Fitness, Health & Beauty
Workout wardrobe staples
I try to work out pretty often. I aim for a minimum of four times a week, and strive for more if I have time and I’m feeling well. This dedication to fitness is great for my health, but it does require a fairly extensive workout wardrobe (or lots of dirty laundry). I’m always on [...]
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A tasty gluten-free snack
Lately, I’ve developed an obsession with hummus. I just can’t get enough of its creamy, garlicky goodness, and as a vegetarian, I love the protein boost it gives me. My favorite hummus dipper is flatbread (pita, naan, any kind will do), but since I’m sensitive to gluten or wheat (I’m not sure which), that’s kind [...]
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