Against the Grain

My awakening to true health and how it effects and sometimes offends my family and others around me.

Lacey

Overcoming and recovering

Published July 24th, 2008

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Hi, my name is Lacey. I'm a coffee-holic. I'm not being sarcastic. I'm serious. It's gotten to the point where even on the days I try to quit, I sabotage myself. The health repercussions are more obvious than ever too. I sleep rigid and ... MORE...

Bittersweet

Published June 6th, 2008

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With raising gas prices, which have in turn, forced the increase on food and produce, we've been forced to re-evaluate. It's so easy to be complacent when you're not strapped for cash. Now I factor in how much money I'm spending in gas to get to the grocery ... MORE...

A little piece of heaven

Published February 4th, 2008

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I’ve been procrastinating. And when you find out what I’ve been putting off you’ll all be horrified. I’ve known about this little farm about 20 minutes from home for about a year. They sell raw milk, yogurt, eggs, fryer chickens and all the NT fermented beverages that you could think ... MORE...

Clean Slate

Published January 9th, 2008

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My son is busy playing in the corner with his new wood blocks and I am enjoying the lull of the afternoon. My vegan cookies just came hot out of the oven as my green tea finished steeping. So far, this year has turned out well. Granted ... MORE...

Pomegranates

Published December 21st, 2007

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I love this time of year for so many reasons. One of them is for Pomegranates. I love their tart juiciness. I've been trying to figure out what I can do with them besides just eating them straight. I put them in a salad today with ... MORE...

Mission: Spread the Word

Published July 3rd, 2007

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Lately I have had a bee in my bonnet, a mission, a purpose. After seeing the postive affects of our new eating habits in my little family, I have been driven to continue to make a positive impact in the world of nutrition. My husband, who for the ... MORE...

So much to Learn

Published June 12th, 2007

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I feel like such a novice when I walk into my kitchen. My NT cookbook is the only one out of the cupboard anymore. I have half a mind to burn the others (I wouldn't feel right about donating them because then someone else would cook with margarine ... MORE...

I have always fancied myself to be healthy.

Published June 1st, 2007

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Actually my family considers me a freak of nature due to my regular rigorous workouts and strict dietary habits. I have been a personal trainer for a few years and until recently, thought I had the whole nutrition thing nailed. It wasn't until my son was born that ... MORE...

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nour·ish (nûrsh, nr-)
  1. To provide with food or other substances necessary for life and growth; feed.
  2. To foster the development of; promote: “Athens was an imperial city, nourished by the tribute of subjects” (V. Gordon Childe).
  3. To keep alive; maintain: nourish a hope.

Originating from Latin Nutrire which means to feed or suckle

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