Hey all!
It’s already Thursday? This week has been intense, but (thankfully) swift.
I’d like to call all of your attention to Abby Ellin’s thought-provoking and candid article in Monday’s Times about the way scientists and doctors are being forced to refine the language they use to classify eating disorders. The jist of the article is this: [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Musings’
Defining an Eating Disorder
When Labels Can be Helpful
A few months ago, I interviewed Sarma Melngailis, the gorgeous and glowing owner of New York City’s Pure Food and Wine. When I asked my readers what their favorite part of the interview was, an almost unanimous answer emerged. Over 95% of my readers aid that their favorite part of Sarma’s interview was her statement [...]
Choosing Raw + Spark! Wellness January 2010 Cleanse
Hey all,
Thanks for the kind words about my little tree!
I’m excited to share early news of a special New Year’s initiative I’m participating in along with two fellow health counselors. One is my friend Hadley, a Holistic Health Consultant whom I was fortunate enough to meet over a year ago, as I was just beginning [...]
Just Falling.
Hey all,
Happy (almost) Raw Wednesday!
I did have a raw recipe planned for you guys. But since today’s yoga class was particularly notable, I figured I’d take a break from the usual food chatter to tell you about it.
A few months ago, I did a guest post for my friend Melissa explaining the progression of my [...]
Thanksgiving Jitters: Tips for Healthy Eating at Family Gatherings
Ah, the holidays. Season of lights. Season of cheer. Season of joy.
Season of panic-inducing family gatherings.
It’s safe to say that most people have a love hate relationship with the holiday season. Along with its many joys (catching up with family and friends, jolly music, festive decorations, gift sharing, and fine food) come a slew of [...]
Reconsidering Veganism at Thanksliving
Hey guys!
Glad you liked my autumnal menu, and glad (more importantly), that you’d like to see more. That’s great!
I’m here to recap a very special event that I attended a few weeks ago, on October 19th. My friend Cassie asked me if I’d like to help volunteer at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary’s annual Thanksliving [...]
What Food is Not
Hey guys!
So, I know that everyone is always talking about his or her yoga teacher and how great he or she is, but really: my yoga teacher, Ashleigh, is the best. She’s sweet and wise without being too much of a flower child; hip and funny without being a smartass. (She’s a pretty great yoga [...]
“So Perfect”?
This post is in response to a recent email I received from a thoughtful young lady – we’ll call her Alison – who wrote the following:
“Hi Gena! I recently stumbled on your blog, and I love it! Thanks for presenting the raw diet in such an accessible way. I really liked reading your post about [...]
Being Wary of “A Detox”
Hello folks!
Have you all been enjoying banana ice cream? I hope so! If not, get thee to thy food processors!
So did anyone happen to catch this article in the latest issue of Self Magazine? It’s called “The Dangers of Detox Diets,” and it addresses the rising trend of popular cleanses and detox protocols in Hollywood. [...]
Be Your Own Guru: Avoiding the Fads, the Bestsellers, and the Magic Plans
Hey everyone!
Thanks again for the birthday wishes! You all made my day. My weekend, actually. I am so grateful.
So unless you were hiding under a rock last week, you probably heard that Newsweek magazine “took Oprah on” with a hard-hitting cover story that weighed in critically against her constant endorsement of alternative health figures, diet [...]
