by Heather | Aug 19, 2020 | Recipes
This year I planted a garden after taking about 15 years off of this exercise. Yes, gardening is considered exercise! Prepping, planting, weeding, and harvesting all provide a great opportunity to exercise, grow your own food, and be outdoors. I love tomatoes and homegrown are definitely the best. I planted three different heirloom varieties and now have an abundance of tomatoes. I did plant two zucchini plants and that has provided way too many zucchinis, especially if I don’t get out there every day to check on them. They can become huge in no time at all.
by Heather | Aug 12, 2020 | Eat, Lifestyle, Thrive
I had the opportunity to venture out again to visit another farm. I think one of the most fun things about these posts is visiting the farms. Today I’d like to introduce you to Graise farm; this farm is operated by Tiffany and Andy in Faribault, Minnesota. The name of their farm is an acronym for Grass-fed Raised Humanely Animals in a Sustainable Environment. Tiffany and Andy started the farm in 2012 on over 20 acres of land. Tiffany actually grew up on this farmstead when where her family raised dairy cows.
by Heather | Aug 5, 2020 | Lifestyle, Thrive
What exactly is metabolism? Metabolism is the chemical reactions in the body’s cells that change food into energy. We need this energy to do everything: moving, thinking, growing. The challenge for some can be a slower than desired metabolism which often happens when we age. Our metabolism actually decreases 2% to 3% every decade after the age of 18. Genetics can influence metabolic rate, but it is not the only determinant. Let’s look at some metabolic disrupters and activators.
by Heather | Jul 29, 2020 | Lifestyle, Thrive
Exercise is something that has been a challenge for me, I start but can’t stick with it for the long haul. I started in the 80s doing aerobics classes in college and from there I have done weightlifting, yoga, Pilates, and a boot camp program. They all have pros and cons, but the best exercise is the one you will do consistently. For me, this has been walking.
by Heather | Jul 22, 2020 | Eat, Lifestyle, Thrive
Have you ever gone to the farmers market and wondered what you should buy? or How you should prepare the produce you purchase? I know for me it was a bit intimidating experimenting with unfamiliar produce. In Minnesota we have a very short growing season and yet our farmers markets can be an awesome place to purchase fresh locally grown produce; but again, how do you incorporate these foods into your meal plans. Beth Dooley to the rescue!
