Wild Veggie Woman's eating healthy blog

What is good to eat after a workout?

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:18:29 GMT

I just got done with an hour walk and I'm hungry. I ate dinner an hour before i exercised though. So what can I eat so that I don't eat another full meal

How Do I Stay Healthy?

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:15:10 GMT

Want to know how to stay healthy in all sorts of situations? Here's where we look at how to eat healthy when life happens.

Fish Oil

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:24:29 GMT

What are your thoughts on fish oil? Some say it does not matter what type of fish oil you use. still others say to only buy fish oil that has had mercury

Nettle Soup time again!!

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:33:33 GMT

Stinging nettles are one of the earth's wonder-foods. So rich in vitamins, an amazing spring tonic. And this is the best time to pick them - when the shoots are young and tender. I never follow a recipe when making soup, but I recognize that many of you (ahem, most people) do like to have a guideline, especially when trying something new! So I've provided one at the link below..which happens to be a wild foods website that I really like. this recipe makes a blended soup, but you can, of course, leave it unblended if you prefer a more chunky version. Enjoy, and don't forget to wear gloves (or pick extremely carefully), and respect the nettles - they certainly demand it :)

Healthy Eating E-zine

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:46:11 GMT

Looking for tips, ideas, recipes and motivation for eating healthy? Sign up for my free healthy eating E-zine here and stay updated..

10 Healthy Eating Tips

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:52:11 GMT

10 healthy eating tips for that extra bit of motivation!

Healthy Eating Guide

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:16:31 GMT

Are you getting enough of the good stuff? This healthy eating guide will help you figure it out!

Healthy Eating Questions

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:43:31 GMT

Have healthy eating questions you've been dying to know? Here's the place for you to ask freely..

Healthy Eating Guidelines

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:51:02 GMT

Let's sort through all the bunk and get down to the business of simple healthy eating guidelines

Breaking News! The Holidays are Coming and YOU Can Stay Healthy

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:31:11 GMT

I forgot to post the link here to this article I wrote a few weeks back - good to have the reminder now anyway, for those who read it elsewhere before Thanksgiving..

Vegan "Cheese" Sauce

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:46:05 GMT

We made this once together - you actually introduced me to it, and now it's one of my standbys. I use it for everything..pasta, pizza, mac & cheese, dip,

Feedback

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:19:07 GMT

I'm looking for your feedback - can you help?

Fish Recipes

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:35:58 GMT

Here area few of my favorite healthy fish recipes; they never fail to please!

Healthy Eating Articles

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:33:44 GMT

Looking for healthy eating articles? Find them here! Want to share one with us? Here's the place...

Veggie Thief Caught in the Act

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:14:19 GMT

Our last big harvest from the garden. We laid it all out on the table, and a minute later, we noticed little hands couldn't wait (check out the bottom tomato)! See pic on my FB page...

Creamy Andouille Sausage and Kale Soup

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:12:16 GMT

The great thing about this recipe is that you can use whatever ingredients you have lying around the house - and use whatever proportions you prefer!

Emotional Troubles Gone. Incredible.

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:11:15 GMT

I used to have big troubles with mood swings & emotional up and downs. In the winter, they were especially down. I decided to get myself healthier and

Eating Healthy Benefits List

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:05:22 GMT

Forget why you're making those changes? Look at my list of eating healthy benefits to remind yourself you're worth it!

FREE E-course from Shazzie!!

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:55:11 GMT

I've just signed up for this myself, and thought I'd give my readers a heads-up.. One of my absolute favorites, Shazzie, of "Detox Your World" fame has released a free email course that supports participants in achieving their goals. If you haven’t already heard of her, let me introduce Shazzie. She’s a pioneer in the raw food community, a creator and promoter of life changing information, an author of 5 books and a successful entrepreneur. When Shazzie created this course her aim was to answer the question: “How can I help people to thrive?” The answer that came was: One thought at a time. It's the quality of your thoughts that determine the quality of your actions and so by learning to consistently have one great thought after another makes anything possible. You can get access to these Mantras, Koans and Magic Phrases every day for a whole year for FREE! She's also offering a fab 50% discount on the Home Study Upgrade that employs the latest healing audio technologies to really empower you wherever you are in your life. It's the page that follows after you get the free email course. It's packed with resources to aid you in your success to be the best version of yourself possible. But whether you choose this amazing upgrade, or simply the free course, I wholeheartedly recommend Shazzie & her products - she's the real deal. Go here now and see for your self.

Soup Recipes

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:47:46 GMT

I've got a million soup recipes in my head, and it's time I write them down! Here's where I share my favorites...

Dressing Recipes

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:25:40 GMT

Make your veggies taste amazing so you'll want to eat more! Try these fab dressing recipes..

Healthy Fast Food? Here's Proof!

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:30:46 GMT

One of my standby quick-as-can-be (10 minutes or less) dinners. I swear it's faster than the drive-thru ;) Check out the photo on my Facebook page below..

Help Your Kids Stay Healthy this Halloween

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:07:58 GMT

I don't normally give my little one sugar. But I had a roommate in college who spent all of our years together rebelling against her "healthnut mom", and literally eating crap just to assert her independence (or maybe revenge?). So I'm very conscious of not wanting to be "militant health mom," but rather to attempt to pass on healthy eating values & be as good a role model as I can be. This time of year can often be stressful for health-conscious parents. I'm here to tell you that it's all about moderation, and that stress is definitely worse for you (and your kids) than a couple of chocolate bars. I found an article that (I believe) has a healthy, balanced view of how to approach Halloween candy with your kids. I love the suggestions that treats can be non-food based, too. To be honest, I'd never really though of that!!

Online Grocery Shopping - Is It a Healthy Choice?

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:55:32 GMT

I've heard gushing reports from different people about how great it is to do grocery shopping online. I must admit, I'm not convinced - though I think my opinion is probably tainted by the lack of available choice up here in Northern Scotland. Only one or two major supermarkets to choose from - I'd love it if you could order online from the local farms! Anyway, since I've never done online grocery ordering, I'm probably not the one to review the pros & cons, but I've found an article (on Sophie's really attractive sustainable food blog) which may interest those of you who are wondering which way to go..

Yeast yeast everywhere..

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:31:36 GMT

It's amazing how many people have been diagnosed with candida infections lately! It seems everywhere I turn, there's someone talking about yeast! A friend recommended this Natural 12 Hour Cure for Yeast Infection to me the other day. I haven't tried it (I don't currently have the problem myself), but I thought I'd mention it here - please let me know if you've had success with it yourself! Have questions about candida? See my Candida diets page below..

Healthy Eating Plans

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:56:11 GMT

Why I think we should ditch the healthy eating plans and use a bit of common sense & knowledge

The Sun is Shining & It's Plum-time!

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:17:15 GMT

After about a week of non-stop rain, the sun is shining bright this morning. I'm still not used to the seasons here in Scotland - we tend to get 4 seasons every day for much of the year! But today the sky is blue, and I noticed a plum tree in full ripeness when I raced by in a downpour last week, so now I'm pulling out my running shoes, and gonna go trot off to seek it out. There's nothing like ripe plums off a tree - they're a wildly different animal to those ones you get in the store, have to wait 2 weeks to eat without puckering..these are like little candies! Wild plums - one of my favorite things about British summers!

Edible Flowers - add a bit of sunshine to your lunch!

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:29:57 GMT

Just listening to a show on edible flowers on the radio. I love this time of year..decorating just about any dish with the bright, beautiful colors of flowers from the garden. Not sure which ones are ok to eat, or where to begin? Here's a good guide. (Remember, if you're in doubt about ID of any flower, always best not to eat it! Stick with the ones you absolutely know & enjoy playing & decorating with these fabulous foods!)

Salad Recipes

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:32:25 GMT

We're not just talking lettuce here...here are some truly creative and delicious salad recipes...

Grain-Crusted Quiche

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:14:46 GMT

A delicious gluten-free alternative to regular quiche crust - also incredibly simple to make!
This recipe sprung to mind this morning when I was thinking of things to make with all the fabulous summer produce coming into season now..just scroll down a bit on the page to find the recipe.

Money - A Primary Food

Wed, 25 May 2011 07:09:42 GMT

I've been thinking lately about how wherever I live, whatever work I do, I seem to hit a "comfortable equilibrium" in my life with my income. But am I setting limits on what I could be making? My friend and colleague is offering a free teleclass on this very topic in June (see link below). It's got me thinking.."why set limits on abundance?" I'll definitely be taking part in this call!!

Homemade pasta!!

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:48:10 GMT

All these years, I never really thought of making my own pasta - why bother when such a varied assortment is easily accessible? But we've been trying to spend less money on food the last couple of weeks, so I've been experimenting with using flours at home. Today, on a whim, I made my own kamut pasta (kamut is an ancient grain, related to wheat, but different), and not only was it easy and yummy, but also fun!! I mixed 2 cups kamut flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 egg and 1/2 cup water and kneaded for 5 minutes to make a dough (you may want to use more water if your dough's too dry, also the egg is optional - just replace with more water if you don't want it). I let the dough rest for 30 minutes, then I played (play-dough)! I rolled some out thin and cut into strips for fettucine, and I made a long sausage shape with some and cut little bits off and squished them to make orecchiette ("little ears"). For lunch, we boiled some of the orecchiette and sauteed it in a bit of olive oil with with garlic and fresh greens from the garden. Absolutely delish!! Looking to get acquainted with some other healthy foods? Check out my healthy food list at the link below..

Greens, Glorious Greens..

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:46:27 GMT

Spring is here in the northern hemisphere! Did you know that early spring greens are some of the most supercharged foods in nature? They are packed full of vitamins, act as a liver and system tonic, and some help purify your blood, too. This can be particularly helpful after a winter of heavy foods, and (perhaps) a little indulgence?!? There's a reason nature sends up green shoots this time of year... But if you don't have time, inclination or wild space to go collecting things like dandelion greens and nettles, never fear, you can still get many healing effects with homegrown or store-bought greens. Go for what's most local and seasonal for best effect, and eat the raw or lightly steamed or sauteed. Add them to soups, salads, sandwiches..make green pesto to put on your pasta - be creative! There's a reason "Eat Your Greens" is #1 on my list of Healthy Eating Guidelines - start eating them regularly, and I guarantee you'll notice a difference in your energy levels, and overall well-being. Want to know what else is on my list? See the link below..

Are you an emotional eater?

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:40:31 GMT

Emotional eating, addictive eating, compulsive eating..these are all terms for someone who eats when they're not physically hungry for food. Eating this way serves a purpose, AND it also sabotages our self-esteem and our efforts to be healthy. I've been doing a lot of work lately with looking at the core reasons why we do this. Years of trend dieting complicate this tendency, and bring us further away from our bodies' natural messages! I'm thinking of writing a mini-ebook on the topic and adding a section to my website on addictive eating. Are you interested in this topic? I want to know if my readers are looking for this info, so if you are please feel free to contact me at the link below and let me know!

Work from Home Doing What You Love?

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:10:14 GMT

I've had a few people ask me in the last week or two how I do what I do (and how I got into it). The short answer is that as a Work at Home Mom (WAHM), I needed something to combine a flexible, home schedule, with my personal passions, knowledge, and creativity. If you're after more detailed info, and perhaps think you might feel ready to do the same, check out the link below..

Soup for Breakfast?

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:19:46 GMT

Happy New Year! It's been a busy few weeks, what with holidays, travel, snow, family & friends, etc, etc. The light is officially returning here in northern Scotland, though it will probably be another few weeks before it's light in the morning when we leave the house. In the meantime, I've resigned myself to the fact that this is the perfect time of year to have soup for breakfast! Yes, I know it sounds strange, and I've gotten many a comment over the years from my husband! But think about it, what better way is there to start a cold day? Soup is warming, filling, energizing, hydrating...you can load it with whatever you feel you need on any particular day. If you feel depleted, you can throw a bunch of greens in. If you feel ungrounded, add root veggies. If you feel you need energy, try adding some lean protein. The world of creative soups is yours for the taking! It's so simple, tasty, healthy, and easy to clean up. Want some guidelines for how to make a good soup? See my soup page here (note more recipes on the way!)..

Notice Your Hunger

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:19:32 GMT

Looking to cultivate healthy eating habits? One key step is to learn to notice your hunger level and specific cravings..

Donations Page Active!

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:52:03 GMT

Whew! I've finally set up a donations page, after being encouraged to do so for months. Thank you to my friends who believe in me enough to think people would want to donate! If you've found this blog, or any of the content on my site helpful, and feel you'd like to give a donation, firstly, I'd like to say thank you! Your generosity is much appreciated. Your giving makes it possible for me to continue my work. If you're just content browsing and aren't up for giving, you are welcome here, too. There is no obligation. Have questions about donations or want to give? Go to my Donations page below..

Colder Weather Making You Hungry?

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:00:27 GMT

Here's some healthy snack ideas for those days you can't help but feel like a squirrel storing up for winter...

Inspiring Stories

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:56:17 GMT

Need some motivation? Read inspiring stories my readers have shared about how adding positive behavior has changed their lives for the better..

Tortilla Espanola

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:46:47 GMT

Ingredients - 3 medium potatoes (baking-variety): peeled, thinly sliced (Use food processor if possible) - 3 large eggs - 3 large egg whites - 1/8 tsp

Kale kale and more kale..

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:43:57 GMT

I spent a good chunk of time this morning working with a devoted team (yay for helpers!)to process and save some of the masses of extra kale that's been harvested from this season's crop. We first washed and de-stemmed it (saved the stems for soup stock), then chopped it and I blanched it in a huge pot of boiling water for not even a minute. Then plunged it into a cold water bath to stop the cooking... We then squeezed the excess water out, and stuffed it into a big plastic tub for freezing. We started with 3 large (about 1 meter by .5 meter or 3 feet by 1.5 ft) burlap sacks full of fresh kale. We ended with half a gallon tub full of end product! It's incredible how much it shrinks!! It was such a deep lovely green color - we're going to be so grateful for it in midwinter. We've got about 10 more bags of kale to get through and at least that many of leafy cabbage, though a good lot of it will go to fermenting, and kale chips, too. Ah, the joys of a northern climate!!

Chew Your Food

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:54:55 GMT

Why it's important to chew your food

Healthy Food List

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:35:29 GMT

Here's my healthy food list to help you make sense of some of the lesser-known ingredients in the store

Halloween: The Candy Shouldn't Be What Scares You..

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:06:53 GMT

Ok, so I haven't read her book yet, but from what I've read on her site, I love Michele May's message of intuitive eating. Here's an article she wrote recently about how to manage on Halloween, with all the candy around. I love how she learns how to get back in touch with her intuition around food, by watching her children, and I love that she's not about deprivation and punishment. Here, see for yourself...

A walk along the shore..

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:41:36 GMT

Just enjoying the gorgeous autumn day with a stroll long the beach. Daydreaming about all the lovely things I could do with seaweed...

The Truth About Candida..

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:10:00 GMT

It seems everyone's talking lately about candida, and the Candida Diet. I wonder if there's something in the air this time of year which encourages excess yeast? Just kidding. Well, in answer to the 6 questions I've received in the last week or so, here's a bit of info..

Pumpkins pumpkins everywhere..

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:48:43 GMT

I'm beginning to see the first of the pumpkin harvest, and I'm SO excited! Maybe it's being a North American living in Europe, but I seem to have this obsession with all things pumpkin lately. Yesterday, I even cooked up some of the peeled skins, as I was afraid my friend would throw them away! lol! I just sauteed them in a wok with a bit of oil some paprika & salt, and voila! My friend & I couldn't stop eating them...

Broccoli Rabe with Garlic

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:46:31 GMT

Ever wonder what to do with broccoli rabe (pronounced rahb)? Some folks think it's too bitter to eat, and don't bother with it. But I think this recipe (courtesy of my old school, IIN), hits it on the nose, and will help you get your greens. best of all, you'll see how simple it can be to prepare something healthy and yummy.

Eating Healthy in College

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:31:35 GMT

Eating healthy in college doesn't seem to be on every student's mind. Find out why it's worth your attention, and get some tips and ideas, so it doesn't need to be an effort.