Source:  MindBodyGreen As much as we love cooking a delicious dinner, the warm summer weather gets us excited to do anything BUT spend upward of an hour in the kitchen. Plus, fresh summer produce only needs a little slicing, seasoning, and minimal (if any) cooking to taste amazing. We asked some of our favorite food experts ...

Source:  Food Matters I don’t know what I was eating before I discovered rice paper rolls. Now I’m obsessed! There are many variations out there, but with its array of crispy, colorful vegetables, tofu and a magic dipping sauce, I think this one’s pretty special — a vegetarian’s dream, and a party favorite. Make these for your ...

An array of wholesome ways to prepare one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Few raw foods are as rich, creamy, and buttery as the avocado. Full of good fats — the kinds your body requires for deep health — the sliceable, diceable, mashable, blendable avocado is a smart ingredient in a surprising range ...

There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. —Romans 8:1 All change starts with acceptance. Until you feel accepted by God, you’re going to continue to be caught in a cycle of defeat, failure, guilt and recrimination.  So in the greatest chapter on change in Scripture, it starts by saying, if ...

Your attitude toward failure will determine your ultimate success. Focus and a healthy mind can help you reframe setbacks as opportunities to learn and recalibrate. Expect both ups and downs on your journey toward better health. There will be highlights and setbacks. Failure does not have to defeat or derail you. It can actually increase ...

“Think on whatever is pure, right, lovely, excellent, worthy of praise.… let your mind dwell on these things” (Philippians 4:8). Part of staying focused is being able to develop mastery over the quality of your thoughts. Thoughts lie—they lie a lot. It is often your uninvestigated thoughts that drive depression, anxiety, fear, and overeating that derail ...

Healthy snacks don’t need to be time-consuming or boring. Whip up these nutrient-rich delights in 10 minutes or less! 1. Green Smoothie  Blend 1 banana, 1 cup of nut milk, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 cup of spinach and 1 tsp of Food Matters Superfood Greens.  2. Berry Parfait  In a small glass, add organic plain or ...

We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God. —2 Corinthians 1:8-9 NLT The apostle Paul and his missionary team were often in deadly ...

I was too. But over the last three years I have learned how much lifestyle factors, like those in The Daniel Plan, can help reduce the severity and frequency of my headaches and migraine attacks. I didn’t even know I was having migraine attacks, since mine were atypical. I didn’t get aura—the flashing lights and visual ...

Stephanie Weaver, author of The Migraine Relief Plan: An 8-Week Transition to Better Eating, Fewer Headaches, and Optimal Health shared this delicious recipe from her book. It’s not easy following the Plan if you are vegetarian or vegan, as so many of your protein sources are potential (headache) triggers. The quinoa and black beans in this dish ...