Why is it important that we eat fruits and vegetables? In order to stay healthy, according to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, you should consume between five to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. This is equivalent to about 2 1/2 to 6 1/2 cups daily, depending on the amount of calories you need to
It’s avocado season in Hawaii. As I sit in my office working on my website, I hear kerplunk! That’s a great sound because I immediately know I’ve been gifted with a beautiful ripe avo. It’s a wonderful delivery system too. The trees are planted on a hillside, so when the fruit ripens and falls, it
Walking through the garden after a morning rain recently, I could smell the sweet fragrances of the blossoms and the fruit. I frequently find a beautiful papaya ready to be picked. It makes a perfect breakfast with a squeeze of fresh lime on top. I started taking pictures of the trees. Everything was glistening and
We picked up this little tool at the local health food store. It sure makes opening a coconut a lot easier. Fresh coconut water is so refreshing and has many health benefits, one being stabilizing electrolytes. As you can see, you peel the cap of the coconut off first, then push the opener down
Over the years, I have found that New Year’s resolutions just didn’t work. For one reason or another, I never stuck with it. After trying so many times to start a new exercise and failing, I just gave up. Then, one day about 12 years ago, I decided to start thinking like a child. What
Do It Yourself Dressing can be easy as 1-2-3 just by using oil, acid, and flavoring! Here are some ideas. I usually have most of these items on hand. My favorite is a raspberry vinaigrette that I make with flaxseed oil, raspberries and fresh mint. Why not try experimenting? Have FUN! 3 Parts Oil: Olive
During market day this week, I spotted the van delivering one of my favorite snacks. I scurried inside to find my hearty, crunchy delight right at the front check out counter. As I was leaving the health food store, I had the chance to talk to the driver. We had a pleasant conversation, as he
Last weekend we went camping in Hana and the children in our group helped me collect things from the forest for our picnic table centerpiece. They were delighted to help as they selected large, red leaves and tiny pinecones. This photo was taken on a recent hike I took with my daughter through
Our star fruit tree is producing three to four times a year now that it has matured. We are very blessed! But what shall we do with all of this fruit? I have found many uses for it since it tastes so good. Just last week I decided to try making this
I mugged my husband this morning…with a Very Berry Smoothie. I felt like making a hearty, substantial breakfast that was quick to throw together. I recently discovered that we still had these vintage mugs. The recipe made exactly enough to fill them up. Oh, so, ono!!