Joseh Garcia: “Bicho do Mato”
Afraid of people and tired of empty social interactions, he runs into the jungle. He carries with him an acoustic guitar and a computer. He longs to find comfort in the sounds of the forest. He feels like a Bicho do Mato. He is hurt. He is looking for healing and self-acceptance.
read moreDAY 2: Book Recommendation – The Food Revolution, by John Robbins
"The Food Revolution looks at various myths, truths, lies and facts about popular diets, genetically modified (GMO) foods, Mad Cow disease and the health effects of the foods we eat. He doesn't just scare us by exposing the dangers in today's food. He also gives practical advice about the wonderful benefits of healthy food alternatives. I think most people would be surprised to hear that many health conditions being treated with prescription drugs and surgery are often preventable. Sometimes it is also possible to manage many ailments through a low-fat, low-sugar, plant-based, whole food diet."
read moreDay 1: Morning Smoothie Recipe
"When I first started drinking these smoothies, I would feel like someone was tickling me from the inside out. Drink one of these babies in the morning and you are ready to conquer the world! It is also a fantastic way to get a fast dose of many vegetables at one time. It would be difficult to try and eat each vegetable in a meal. For instance, I would probably NEVER eat radishes, but when I toss them in and blend, I never know I am eating them. Brilliant. Blend the following ingredients: Chard, spinach, kale, carrots, radishes, 1/2 banana, strawberries, green apple, beets, water and mint. I added whey protein powder and another supplement that is required for the 21-Day detox program. Viola!"
read moreRobyn’s Spring Cleaning: 21 Day Purification/Detox Journey
"This spring I am participating in a 21 Day Purification/21 Day Detox program. I tried detox diets in the past, which were not very successful. But, this purification program is different. First, we actually get to eat food! LOL We are not starving ourselves. I will be posting blogs, videos, interviews and pictures throughout this 21 day purification journey. There are many benefits to doing a detox diet. I will discuss those benefits over the next few weeks.If you've been thinking about changing your lifestyle, doing a purification program or want to learn more about creating a healthy, holistic and sustainable diet, then please join me on this journey! Even if you are not doing the program, you can still root for me and learn something new!"
read moreBLOG: Flashback to 2009 – True Girl Power in Action!
Sasha and Malia, we were seven when our beloved grandfather was sworn in as the 41st President of the United States. We stood proudly on the platform, our tiny hands icicles, as we lived history.
read moreBLOG: Are you a Liberated Woman?
"Are you a liberated woman? Debold comes up with 10 challenges that she feels women face as we push past "deeply conditioned, ancient survival patterns", for instance, ideas that "women are subordinate and need to compete with one another for male attention and protection."
read moreVIDEO: Aretha Franklin on Soul Train – 1973
Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul performs on Soul Train, 1973
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