Yeah, yeah, yeah – mindful this and mindful that … give me a “mindful” break. Ever thought that? With visions of people in a lotus position – “ohhhming” – all day, I frankly didn’t used to understand what mindful really was. A little enlightenment – pun intended – helped me appreciate how “mindful” has supplanted … Continue reading Mindful Eating→
Have this summer’s blazing hot temps redefined how you eat? Experts remind us on the nightly news to stay hydrated, wear loose clothing, stay in the shade while outside, and eat small meals. Small meals? I hardly want to eat at all! But, truly, sitting down to a big repast is not even appealing. Use … Continue reading Summertime – And The Eating Is Easy …→
What’s happening while the Thanksgiving meal is in the oven? Does your family participate in a Turkey Trot? Is everyone watching a football game? Perhaps family members are linked together only by uncomfortable silences. Bring that party together by printing out our first-ever wordsearch puzzle! Using key terms from many of this year’s posts, we’ve … Continue reading Thanksgiving Delights While You Wait→
Do you have a sense of body dissatisfaction? The causes are as numerous as the stars. Some of us may not be as trim as we might want, while others of us get in shape only to lose it. First, your shape is YOUR shape – not someone else’s. No one should measure their own … Continue reading Experiencing Self-Aversion? We Can Help!→
When you work so hard for something and you are faced with so many delays, and patience is being tried like never before – there are tears of frustration and trembling of anger barely controlled – then that sweet moment comes when you can see a path to success. With critical elements still hanging in … Continue reading Surprise From The Stork!→
Don’t you love it when someone shares a book title with you, thinking you may love it as well? I am much more motivated to get a book based upon personal testimony. And what if you get to meet the author himself to get an inside glimpse of why he wrote it? That’s what we’ve … Continue reading Meet the Author!→
Today, exactly 8 years ago, foodtalk4you.com was born. We have covered quite an assortment of topics over the years – all to uplift and edify those who knew there must be a more natural way to get and stay healthy. Research in the last 12 months has revealed new paths to self-renewal that I have … Continue reading It’s Our 8th Birthday at FoodTalk4You!!→
If you are blessed to be in the 98%+ of people who can safely eat tree nuts, we have some good news for you. Not only are nuts satisfying to consume, but they can be impressive sources of good fats, protein, and fiber. When eaten slowly and deliberately – read “mindfully” – regular, modest nut … Continue reading Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut … And That’s Okay→
Summary of Online Events of November 16, 2021 ALEXANDRA ALLRED Website: https://www.alexandraallred.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.allred.3 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-allred-56985937/ Twitter: @Alexandraallred As Alex is fond of saying, it doesn’t matter how big or small you are, you have a voice! As she fights for her parents against Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alex’s “Operation Caregivers,” is yet another battle to restore dignity for those … Continue reading Follow-Up to Caregiver Conference – Free Gifts!→
Let’s do a body scan … No, not the kind the TSA folks do. This is the hands-free kind we can do for ourselves – fully clothed before and after yoga, exercise, or a morning stretch routine. We often assume the time spent in movement is working for us because … well … we did … Continue reading Scan Me, Dah-ling!→