http://www.eat-salad.com The Health, Nutrition and Wellness site Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:50:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en How many times are we told to read the labels on the food we buy? That's all well and good but one can spend hours reading and it won't really help unless you know what to look out for so here is a basic summary of what should make you ... http://www.eat-salad.com/nutrition/food-labels-how-to-understand-them/ So what, exactly, is the 'Eat-Salad' way of life? Mmm, the million dollar (I hope!) question. Well, the 'Eat- Salad' way of life consists of a few building blocks: Diet: The 'Eat-Salad' way of eating includes: whole grains, fruits and vegetables which are local and in season, vegetable proteins, legumes, healthy cold-pressed oils, nuts, ... http://www.eat-salad.com/uncategorized/the-eat-salad-way-of-life/ As the old year ends, I always have a sense of completion and some excitement and sometimes nervousness about what the new  year may bring. This past year, I have undergone major challenges regarding my health, all linked directly to my nutrition and lifestyle and as such have been reminded of ... http://www.eat-salad.com/nutrition/new-beginnings/ Last week at a client meeting, I was asked the question,'what is the difference between a carbohydrate and a starch?', well, to my own surprise and embarrassment, I couldn't answer! So here is the low-down on carbs and starches, I hope you find it as interesting as I do! All ... http://www.eat-salad.com/nutrition/carbohydrates-and-starches-what-is-the-difference/ How often have you just had a 'hunch' about something and found yourself to have been right? It may have been something as small as knowing who is calling before you answer the phone (and no I'm not talking about caller ID!) or as big as taking a turn somewhere ... http://www.eat-salad.com/uncategorized/the-sixth-sense-intuition/ Ever since I can remember I have been easily influenced by sounds. I used to spend hours in the one local museum, listening to the recordings of whale song, over and over again. It made me feel peaceful and allowed my mind to drift to the furthest reaches of my ... http://www.eat-salad.com/uncategorized/soul-sounds/ Our sense of touch must be one of the most delightful parts of existing in a physical body! Not only does it bring us pleasure, it also alerts us to danger and notifies us when something is not quite right. Touch as a sense is experienced by touching something but in ... http://www.eat-salad.com/lifestyle/touch/ Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you that I really, really, really enjoy my food:-). I would have to admit that this is true! As we are looking at the senses and how to use them to enhance our health and well-being, let's take a look at the ... http://www.eat-salad.com/lifestyle/take-a-bite-out-of-life/ I don't know about you but I'm very affected by smells. I can smell something in passing and immediately be transported back to an event or experience years ago, which has a strong association with that particular scent. Scents are another way of connecting to our memories and also the present ... http://www.eat-salad.com/uncategorized/smell-the-roses/ How many times do you get into bed and realise you feel like you just rushed through your day, not really experiencing anything fully? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many of us, myself included, sometimes feel that life is rushing past and we don't know how to catch up! This morning, ... http://www.eat-salad.com/lifestyle/celebrate-your-senses/