Imagination to Burn - Latest Comments

Re: Find the fantastic in yourself

kyledkent — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:05:17 -0000

I'm glad to hear things are looking up for you. It works wonders to have a short memory about the bad things, while reminding yourself of the good.

Re: Find the fantastic in yourself

Gina Casagrande — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:21:26 -0000

This past couple months have been really rough for me. I couldn't find a job and I kept thinking I wasn't good enough to get one. I stopped having that attitude and all of a sudden I GOT a job!! I need to stop with the negativity and que the positivity. Even this week my goal is to stay positive, no matter what. It really does make life easier.

Re: Find the fantastic in yourself

kyledkent — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:29:09 -0000

Finding (or re-discovering) the fantastic in myself has made all the difference in the world. Challenges seem less daunting. Hugs seem warmer. Food tastes better.

What have you done lately to find the fantastic in yourself?

Re: Workplace Wellness Works

kyledkent — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:07:24 -0000

Does your workplace embrace wellness? Are you the one charged with rallying the troops to wellness? Let us know.

Re: Are You Taking The Right Multivitamin?

kyledkent — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:26:34 -0000

Nice one Gina. There is some really good advice here.

It made me think of the people taking high doses of colloidal silver to improve their health ... and then ending up with permanently blue skin.

Re: Vitamin D on NBC

Andrea@WellnessNotes — Sat, 29 May 2010 22:13:25 -0000

As always, great suggestions, Gina!

Re: Is Your Fridge Safe?

kyledkent — Fri, 28 May 2010 08:35:15 -0000

I had to buy a new refrigerator a couple of weeks ago because my fridge wouldn't cool down enough. To keep my old fridge cool enough long enough to buy a new one, I placed the whole bucket of ice from the freezer and a frozen turkey in the fridge ... that and I told the kids to stop leaving the door open!!! :)

Re: The world of fruits and veggies is getting turned upside down …

CandidRD — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:06:34 -0000

I like to pull weeds too. Nick and I just started our garden last weekend. No upside-down gardening, but hey, we're still enjoying it. The weed pulling is my favorite part.

Re: The world of fruits and veggies is getting turned upside down …

kyledkent — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:26:13 -0000

Have you tried upside-down gardening? Do you have any fun stories about gardening with your kids?

I'd love to hear them.

Re: Untraditional

kyledkent — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:34:43 -0000

I am often in a similar role at my house, and I agree with you. The successful kitchen experiments can be close the next time ... but never quite the same.

Re: Just found this article on 15 “age-erasing” superfoods …

kyledkent — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:32:38 -0000

You and the peanut butter :)

Dried plums sounds so much better than prunes doesn't it?

Re: Just found this article on 15 “age-erasing” superfoods …

CandidRD — Wed, 26 May 2010 07:02:27 -0000

I love that rosemary is on this list! Have you ever tried rosemary in a good loaf of bread? Delicious. I also love walnuts, whole grains, and yes....dried plums, otherwise known as PRUNES. They are so good with a dab of peanut butter (isn't everything??).

Re: Just found this article on 15 “age-erasing” superfoods …

kyledkent — Tue, 25 May 2010 13:25:04 -0000

What are some of your favorite "backyard" superfoods?

For me, apples, almonds, and whole grains top the list.

Re: Untraditional

Dr. J — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:30:46 -0000

I'm untraditional as I do all the cooking in my home, and I'm a guy :-)

As you, I make up dishes as I go. Often I'm told to make it again sometime. Sorry, no can do :-) It can be close but never the same. It's more fun that way, don't you think?

Re: Untraditional

kyledkent — Mon, 24 May 2010 09:26:00 -0000

Gina, this recipe sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing!

Re: The Skinny on Bad Fats

Andrea@WellnessNotes — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:41:39 -0000

Great video & great info!

Re: Soy Protein Isolate

CandidRD — Mon, 17 May 2010 12:12:12 -0000

Yep, that's exactly what I do. There is no need to worry about getting too much sodium, soy protein isolate, HFCS, etc. if you only consume very few processed foods in the first place! Rather than looking at every single food label, why not just cut down on processed foods and make life more simple?? Easy!

Re: Soy Protein Isolate

CandidRD — Mon, 17 May 2010 12:10:59 -0000

Wow Kyle, you teach me something new everyday!

Re: Soy Protein Isolate

kyledkent — Mon, 17 May 2010 10:34:57 -0000

Nice article. Soy is a tough ingredient to work into processed foods because the beneficial stuff (omega-3, isoflavones) doesn't taste very good to the mainstream palate. Therefore, the isolates are very popular. It's not dangerous, but it lacks the healthful punch of some of the other soy foods you mentioned.

On a side note, one of the popular types of soybeans is ALA (omega-3) soybeans. The seeds have been bred/modified to dramatically reduce the ALA that a soybean will produce. The product tastes better (no oxidized omega-3 fishy/beany flavors), but it lacks the beneficial ALA. I think the isoflavones are still there, though.

Re: Soy Protein Isolate

Andrea@WellnessNotes — Sun, 16 May 2010 16:16:26 -0000

Thanks for your thoughts on this, Gina! I have been wondering about soy protein isolate and have taken your approach. I try to limit processed foods in general but don't worry too much if I eat some soy protein isolate as I don't eat many processed foods.

Re: Your Next Presciption May Be Exercise

kyledkent — Fri, 14 May 2010 08:25:37 -0000

Eat well and exercise to feel great ... what a novel concept! Nice article.

Re: Here is Why America is So Unhealthy

kyledkent — Fri, 14 May 2010 08:22:54 -0000

I think you hit it on the head. The ease of obtaining food and the low cost of ginormous portions are at the root of the problem.

Re: High Fructose Corn Syrup … maybe not as evil as you think

CandidRD — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:51:39 -0000

Andrea,
Isn't it crazy how people get the idea that if one thing is "good", than more is better, and if one thing is "bad" we must avoid it at all costs!!?? It's simply not a healthy way to live. Glad you enjoyed the video :)

Re: Wellness starts at home

CandidRD — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:49:54 -0000

This video makes me excited to have a family of my own! It's so true, if you're home/family life isn't balanced and healthy, neither are you. Family should always come first. Nothing could replace the memories.

Re: Dining Out Without Blowing Up

Andrea@WellnessNotes — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:40:44 -0000

Yes, it's about enjoying the company first and foremost! Plus, enjoying your meal doesn't mean it has to be unhealthy or too much! :) Great post!