Breaking Out of The Comfort Zone

Facing the dilemma of what to write about tonight, it was going to be one of two possible topics.
One: a recent weekend getaway with friends and family to an area never before visited.  Two: a new recipe using tempeh, an ingredient never before introduced at my dinner table.
As I procastinated a bit, switching between the [...]

Personal Reflections on Post Partum Depression (Project Happily Ever After)

A friend recently linked this article, and although the show they mentioned has already aired, I think the insight of the writer and the dozens of comments by affected readers is invaluable.  If you have suffered from Post Partum depression, or if you have ever denied your negative feelings as a new mother, this link [...]

The Great Grocery Smackdown (The Atlantic)

“It’s getting harder and harder to hate Wal-mart,” — Michelle Harvey of the Environmental Defense Fund
If you’re a mom who cares about sustainable agriculture and supports local farmers, but worry about blowing the food budget at high-end organic markets like Whole Foods, this article will surprise and delight you!
In the past, I’ve shopped at Wal-mart [...]

Running on Empty

As usual, I was trying to fit it all in.
Church service and meetings, grocery shopping, writing, and playing with my kids.   I was running from the minute I woke up, which is sad for a Sunday, the day once known as the day of rest.  Still, I refused to give up my workout.  I [...]

Eating Healthy on a Budget

A few months ago, our friend, Tracey Miller of Tracey Miller Wellness gave us some great advice on eating healthy while staying within the family food budget.  Thanks to Yogamint.com, here is a great 5-minute video with more helpful tips on the subject.   It’s important information as so many of us moms struggle to [...]

Immunity-Boosting Foods from Whole Living

Now that we are amidst flu season, it’s important to keep our immunity in check – especially with young children at home and in close contact with other kids.  Here’s a terrific slideshow of immunity-boosting foods from Whole Living/Body & Soul magazine.  Next time you are out food shopping, why not pick up a few [...]

Sneaky Vegetables: Helpful or Harmful?

Tonight was leftover night in my house.  Because Sundays are usually my menu-planning and grocery shopping day, we try to wing it on Saturdays, cleaning out the refrigerator and making the meal more laid back.   Since I had some leftover macaroni and cheese (which by the way is the easiest thing on earth to [...]

“Be Well” Mom’s Nutrition Seminars coming in March!

Attention Seacoast area Moms!  I’m happy to announce The PranaMama will be hosting a nutritional seminar series in March.  Tracey Miller, of Tracey Miller Wellness, will provide four 90-minute seminars for group discussion and education.  Come to learn, share ideas and questions, and meet other wellness-minded Moms.
“Be Well” Mom’s Nutrition Seminars (Group Classes)
Are you confused [...]

Back to Basics with Healthy, Delicious & Fast Comfort Food

Ahhh, the holidays are behind us.  Don’t get me wrong – having two little kids was a ball this year.  My son delighted in the season’s sweets and was thrilled with Santa’s bounty, and my daughter, although old enough to absorb every minute of commercialism surrounding her since Halloween, was gracious and thankful for Christmas [...]

Buying Local – Another View

I recently read this insightful viewpoint on The Hidden Costs of Being 100% Locavore, and thought it was interesting food for thought.
On the one hand, by choosing to support our local farmers we also minimize oil production and reduce emissions.  But what about those communities far away who rely on their export of goods to [...]

Off the Mat Moms-Lesson 5: SAUCHA

We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are. – Nutritionist & Author Adelle Davis
Being a mom is much harder than I ever expected.  One day it’s figuring out how to keep a kid in bed (when you have [...]

A Lunch of My Own

Call me crazy, but my inner foodie won’t listen.
Today at lunchtime, the most stressful part of my day, I voluntarily created some stress of my own by breaking out several child un-friendly ingredients and at least three Calphalon pans.  Tired of the noontime habit of standing behind my kitchen island, stealing sandwich scraps and leftover [...]

Flavors of Fall

October is my favorite month of the year.  Not only is the weather nearly perfect and the colors spectacular, but some of my favorite vegetables are in harvest.  As cozy evenings replace hot summer nights, I’m inspired to get back in the kitchen, and create healthy comfort food my whole family can enjoy.
One of these [...]

Eating Local Tips for Busy Moms on a Budget

I recently asked Tracey Miller, of Tracey Miller Wellness, what a busy mom on a budget can do when she wants to eat locally and minimize packaged foods.  Tracey, a holistic health counselor, health and wellness educator, cooking instructor,  and a freelance journalist, not to mention a busy mom herself, had some great ideas to share, [...]

Sale on Lemons!

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pasta, 12-15 oz.:  10/$10.  Farm Stand Sweet Grape Tomatoes, 1 pint:  $1.49.  Quaker Simple Harvest Granola Bars: 2/$3.  Edy’s Ice Cream: Buy One, Get One Free.
These are just a few of the items on sale at my local supermarket today.   This is the sort of thing that used to mean nothing [...]

5 Energizing Snacks for Moms on the Go

With the new school year in full swing, we’ve all had some time to get back into the daily routine.   For me, the lazy days of summer are gone, and they’ve been replaced by strict schedules and lots of activity.  In the midst of signing permission slips, arranging playdates and carpooling to after-school activities, [...]

What’s an iPhone got to do with Brussels Sprouts, anyway?

I’m a self-professed geek.  I love gadgets and computers.  I was the first of my family or friends to own an iPod back in 2003, I am the one in our house who made it my personal mission to hook up the T.V., Cable Box, V.C.R. and D.V.D. player in the playroom, and I’m always [...]

My Omazing Spaghetti Sauce

This weekend I made a mad dash to the grocery store without my usual menu and list in hand.   It’s impossible to shop and menu plan with the kids in tow, but I had an hour to myself, so I was able to wing it.   Fall had made an early arrival and it [...]

Time for Lunch – A Campaign to bring Real Food to Schools

Time for Lunch!, National Day of Action to get Real Food in Schools, is a  nationwide campaign to bring healthy, wholesome, REAL food to school  cafeterias.   I was so excited when I first heard about this event, taking place on Monday, September 7th (Labor Day), 2009.  What better way to start off the [...]

What’s for Lunch when it’s 90 Degrees in your Kitchen?

Here in the Northeast, we had to wait until August to feel any real summer heat.  But now it’s here, an official heat wave, and although I’m dying to cook, I just can’t bring myself to do it.   We have no air conditioning this summer, for one, because we have to haul the huge [...]

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