Sustainable Dish Episode 1: Interview with Ellery Kimball

Welcome to the very first edition of the Sustainable Dish Podcast. I had such a great time working on the Modern Farm Girls Podcast, but my co-host Liz Wolfe has decided to spend more time with her baby (Liz and I are still great friends!) and I wanted to interview a broader audience: not only […]

Balanced Podcast Episode #238: Adrenal Fatigue & Stress – Part 2

Topics: 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:15] 2. Shout out: Simone Miller and Jennifer Robins’ New Yiddish Kitchen [8:18] 3. Diane’s personal experience with adrenal fatigue [11:04] 4. Anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the adrenals [20:50] 5. How stress affects the system [28:01] 6. Contributing factors that lead to adrenal fatigue [33:19] 7. […]

Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #237: Adrenal Fatigue, Carbs, & Calories – Part 1

Topics: 1.  News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:01] 2.  Weekly shout out [7:01] 3.  Talking about adrenal fatigue [10:03] 4. The human body and acute versus chronic stress [17:44] 5. The basics of your adrenals and hormones [23:44] 6. Signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue [30:35] 7. The emotions behind the stressors [39:06] […]

What kind of sunscreen is the safest?

For speed readers: check out my 10-second summary below 10-SECOND SUMMARY: Some sun can be healthy, but sometimes we need sunscreen (think beach days, acne, photoaging) Use a zinc-based STICK, or be sure that your liquid zinc formula hasn’t separated. Try Beautycounter for the face, Badger for kids and body. THE DETAILS: Some sun can […]

Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #236: Live in Portland

Topics: 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [3:28]    2. Shout out: Cultured Caveman [7:22]    Audience questions:    3. What I wish I knew about paleo when I started [8:58]    4. If you could magically wake up with a new talent, what would it be? [14:45]    5. Describe your perfect […]

Video: why you should worship the sun (and how to get SAFE sun exposure)

Note: after you watch the video, check out this post for my updated sunscreen recommendations & sunscreen knowledge! My stance on sun exposure tends to surprise people. When I tell folks that I make unprotected sun exposure a priority, I usually get some pretty crazy responses. “I NEVER leave the house without sunscreen!” “Aren’t you […]

Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #235: Natural Cold Care

Topics: 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:27] 2. Shout out: Jackson’s Honest Potato Chips [9:43] 3. Expo West: Vendors with biodegradable packaging [11:19] 4. Natural immune boosters [18:58] 5. Herbal teas [31:12] 6. Oil of oregano [33:51] 7. Probiotics [37:22] 8. Humidifier [40:50] 9. Elderberry [47:48] 10. Vitamin D [51:19] 11. Rest […]

Modern Farm Girls Podcast 0036: Interview with Danielle Andrews of The Food Project

On this episode of the Modern Farm Girls Podcast, we talk with Danielle Andrews of The Food Project, live from Clark Farm. The Food Project Danielle’s background Farming in Nova Scotia Programs in Canada to support young people while exploring or going to school Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz Conversations while weeding Details about […]

Beautycounter Concealer Pen – All Shades In Stock!

Big news. Well, big for my under-eye circles anyway. FYI – ALL shades of the safer, high-performance concealer pen from Beautycounter are IN STOCK NOW. (At time of posting!) I’ve been waiting to grab the “light” shade for over a month. Don’t wait if you’ve been wanting to try it! This is a major customer […]

Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #234: Dining Out & Paleo

Topics: 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:07] 2. Shout out: Cassy Joy Garcia of Fed and Fit [7:38] 3. Dining out on paleo [10:32] 4. All about fats and oils [15:21] 5. Quality and sourcing of meats [35:08] 6. Speaking with the staff about allergies and intolerances [43:37] 7. Handling group dining […]

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