Healthy New Year!

Healthy New Year! About now most have abandoned their New Years Resolution. We at LTF are SUPER passionate about littles eating well. Follow us for the next couple weeks on our healthy little journey.

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Kris Carr adds to our campaign:

"Plants totally rock. So here's a great tip: Drink your veggies! Green juice is the yummy medicine. I make it everyday as part of my commitment to better health and happiness. Participate in your well-being. You have far more power than you realize and what you eat, drink and think really matters. Join me in the wellness revolution! I'm waiting for you..."

http://crazysexylife.com/

Buy her documentary and books here

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Supermom & Healthy Guru Catherine of Weelicious gives a few ideas for getting littles to eat better:

" If you could pick a new fruit or vegetable for your kids to try each week this year (that's 52) and get them excited about the adventure of trying something new it would be a priceless gift!"

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Interns-a-go-go, plant based, whole foods 7 day challenge! We invite you!

"I am going to try a whole foods plant-based diet so I can feel and eat better." -Marty Wiesman

Blogs of their healthy journey to follow on the wellness diary at http://littlesttumor.blogspot.com/

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Acclaimed researcher, author of The China Study, documentary maker of Forks Over Knifes, nutritional expert-- Dr. Colin T. Campbell's response to our question regarding nutrition and Neurofibromatosis (NF):

"Essentially ALL diseases have a genetic origin. Some are based on genes that are more aggressive. In my interpretation of the literature, nutrition (whole food plant based diet) controls gene expression for a wide variety of such conditions. We will not know the explanatory mechanisms in most cases because the genetic basis of disease usually involves the collective action of far more genes than most people are aware. I very much like the odds that going on this diet is the best strategy that one can take, even for gene-strong diseases that we know very little about. Hope this helps. Colin"

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Spork sisters Jenny and Heather add some knowledge to a healthy journey.

http://www.sporkonline.com/

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Eating more plants. You are not alone.

Top 10 famous vegans

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Super Yummy. Here is a favorite from our retreat-- fresh squeezed oranges, a third of glass with coconut water, & splash of carbonated water. mmmmm.

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Kathy Freston adds to our Healthy New Year Campaign!!

"We have so much power to change our lives for the better; so much is within our reach! Every time we opt for plant-based, non-animal food, we enrich our health with so many nutrients and antioxidants that go to work healing us at every level. And not only do we make ourselves healthier by eating this clean diet, but we make the world a kinder place for all. Keep leaning in to vegan food.. it's about progress, not perfection. Sending you all warmest! XO Kathy"

Check out Kathy's facebook, Twitter, and book.

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Interns-a-go-go, plant based, whole foods 7 day challenge update!

"Going vegan is definatly a challenge, but after a few days of sticking with it I feel better and notice an increase in my energy levels."
-Boyd VanLandghen

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Linda Ott joins our campaign!

"Teach your kids to create healthy meals. It's a lesson they'll use for life.

• Kids like to try foods they help make. It's a great way to encourage your child to eat fruits and vegetables.
• Kids feel good about doing something "grown-up." Give them small jobs to do and make sure you praise their efforts.
• Kids love helping in the kitchen. They are learning skills they'll use for life. Skills like how to follow instructions, count, and more!

Prepare fruits and veggies together.

• Children learn about fruits and vegetables when they help make them. And all of that mixing, mashing, and measuring makes them want to taste what they are making. It's a great trick for helping your "picky eater" try fruits and vegetables."

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Our new master's intern Kim! She loves to run, is passionate about childhood causes and even likes green juice. Welcome aboard!

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Good ideas from our yogi Julie --(MRI time):

Healthy Tidbit:
Expansive breathing, a simple yet very effective practice that can be done anywhere, anytime, for any length of time (one breath to many breaths). Consistent practice and longer conscious breathing are more effective.
Benefits:
Mind becomes calm, clear, alert; tension in muscles and mind is reduced; circulation and functioning of organs is enhanced.
How:
1. Awareness: notice the rhythm of your breath (the inhale, exhale, and how fluid it is).
2. Balance: bring your inhale and exhale into balance.
3. Expand: without strain, gently guide your inhale to lengthen and your exhale to deepen; then, become aware of the spaces at the top of your inhale and at the base of your exhale; let your mind float upon the waves of your breath.
Examples of Use:
1. As a study break or before a test
2. During an argument
3. When nervous, fearful, worried, overwhelmed, or in pain
4. While in nature
5. Before a meal, sleep, or beginning your day