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Artificial Sweeteners… what are they all about?

Posted on June 26th, 2009, by admin

Hi Friends, I thought I would share a great article by Jim Earles that I have had in my arsenal for a while now. In brief it goes through each of the artificial sweeteners out there, how they came to be (including political ties etc.) and what effects they have on our bodies. On the [...]

The Stomach: Did you know?

Posted on May 18th, 2009, by admin

Recently, in my nutrition course we’ve been talking shop about digestive physiology and how it is tied to so much of what goes on in our bodies. Really, if you think about it our fuel comes here first! If this pathway is blocked for any number of reasons then we can eat all of the [...]

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Alternative Grains #1 Millet

Posted on January 23rd, 2009, by admin

Before going through the Natural Chef program at Bauman I would cruise through the bulk section at the Berkeley Bowl and bypass most of the items out of sheer lack of knowledge of what they were and how to use them. I have found that most individuals that I know tend to do the same. [...]

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Pudding with a twist…

Posted on January 8th, 2009, by admin

A friend of mine introduced me to this simple recipe in culinary school and it is now one of my favorites. Not only is it a very healthy alternative for kids but adults too can enjoy. Avocado Cocoa Pudding Ingredients + directions 3 whole  avocados (haas or florida work best) ½ cup  water ¼ cup  agave [...]

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Wow! 2009 already?

Posted on December 31st, 2008, by admin

So friends… we are now approaching a new year and I wanted to wish you all so much happiness, health and vitality for a rockin’ 2009.  This past year was by far one of my most challenging to date but also one filled with so much love. I have been blessed tremendously with the support of my husband [...]

Wishing you very merry holiday!

Posted on December 24th, 2008, by admin

This holiday season seems to be one that many are struggling more than I can recall. We are all feeling the pangs of the economic strife now and it feels harder to open your wallet and give. But we don’t have to let these hard times dampen our spirits, especially while surrounding ourselves with loved [...]

Welcome!

Posted on December 16th, 2008, by admin

Greetings and Welcome to A Sensational Creation! Here you can find out more about the Natural + Therapeutic chef services I offer as well as great tidbits of nutritional information and recipes to tantalize not only your tastebuds but all of your senses. I’m really excited to share my passion for whole foods and how they [...]

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