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raspberry-chia cream smoothie

The “you catch more bees with honey…” sentiment really is true – I have [click to continue…]

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daily fruit and veggies – Wellness Wednesday

by Kristina Sloggett on March 27, 2013

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fresh veggies

Getting my daily requirements of fruit and vegetables is a continual focus for me – and following a plant based diet, this is generally fairly easy to do. Some of the standard guidelines we hear include five a day for servings recommended, and fruit and vegetables should make up half the plate.

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tropical mango orange smoothie

So many of you are asking after Dad and how he is doing (and again, we are eternally grateful for all of the support) – I know I have not really updated lately. Dad went back into the hospital after [click to continue…]

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staying healthy through stress – Wellness Wednesday

February 6, 2013

I had a different post on deck for today’s Wellness Wednesday, but am sitting here writing this one in real time because… that’s how I’m rolling today. It has been another extremely stressful and emotional week, for sure. I am exhausted, and really, nothing has even happened yet. After a short night of sleep and [...]

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vitality shots – Wellness Week

January 28, 2013

You may have noticed that recent Wednesdays have been Wellness Wednesdays at spabettie, something new I am doing as I continue to educate myself on all aspects of wellness – inside and out. I am currently enrolled in the Master Veg program offered through NCNM, Portland’s naturopathic college. I could not be more excited – I [...]

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healthy defense juice – Wellness Wednesday

January 23, 2013

The news tells us this year the flu is the worst ever. My schedule is jam packed right now – not complaining at all, I am having FUN – and I am tired. I am afraid to breathe when someone sneezes or coughs in public. I am using antibac gel like body lotion. I’m not [...]

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juice and raw food diet FAQ and benefits

November 29, 2012

Last summer we completed a juice fast and enjoyed a raw food diet. We have been juicing ever since – usually once a day, sometimes twice. We love eating raw foods as well, and feel fantastic when we do. In addition to the benefit of extra energy, detoxing and improved sleep, a clean diet found us [...]

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Native Foods Café

August 7, 2012

  …because wine is a staple, right? I can think of a few girls who will agree with me. Yesterday Jason took the day off, and we toured the Street of Dreams. We love going each year, and this year was especially fun because we had our new house in mind. We are planning to [...]

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daily juice

June 22, 2012

with pureed raspberries. Today is my last day of class. I have mixed emotions – I do not want it to end, our group is so fun and I could spend many more days cooking and learning. I am also excited for it to end, so I can get in my own kitchen and start [...]

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