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Spicy Secret Series #1: Cinnamon

Spicy Secret Series #1: Cinnamon | by: July Westhale

Remember “How snacks can save your marriage?” Well, that moment when your blood sugar drops and you’re ready to chew on your own arm, cinnamon is a quick and easy trick!

Research has shown that two teaspoons of cinnamon the night before a blood glucose test can drastically alter the results. As a long-time hypoglycemic, I always carry cinnamon supplements around in my purse-arsenal for times of low blood sugar, since it’s a well-recognized quick-fix.

For hundreds of years, the spice has not only been used to solve a hangry-arm chewing catastrophe, it’s also used as a remedy for muscle spasms, to vomiting, and just for the common cold, or loss of appetite, stomach upset, and inflammation that contributes to illnesses such as arthritis or chronic pain.…

Where my sweet (dessert) spot is

I’m in Nevada this week for Burning Man! While I dance my butt off in the heat, I long for cool, sweet indulgences. As I daydream, hopefully I can vicariously live through you after I tell you where the best sweet spot is!

It’s not often that I feel the need to review or even mention a dessert spot, as I am not a fan of sugar or processed food. However,

I’ve discovered perfection!

Joe and I love to break away from our day and go out for a long stroll and enjoy a sweet snack. Yet it’s rare that we do so anymore, as we don’t seem to have many options. There certainly are not an abundance of ice cream shops or places to get a desert that don’t load up on sugar. …

Nothing says I love you like…CHOCOLATE!

Thank you Google analytics for letting me know that men are reading! Guys. Chocolate. It’s important. Do you ever surprise the special lady in your life with an unexpected gift of chocolate? Ladies, does your guy love chocolate too?

For me, chocolate from my lover is like a gift from heaven. If it’s from my husband Joe, and it’s the kind that I love most, I really do feel the LOVE!

We all know how chocolate works, right?

“If you’re one of these individuals who gets a nice mood boost whenever you sink your teeth into a bar of pure, unadulterated chocolate, it is not happenstance.

There’s actually a chemical reason called anandamide, a neurotransmitter produced in the brain that temporarily blocks feelings of pain and depression.

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3 tips to keep a romantic getaway truly romantic

I’ve just returned home from two weeks in Bali and a quick stop in Tokyo!

Both Destinations were absolutely wonderful and oh so delicious. My husband Joe and I LOVE to travel to exotic destinations and enjoy all of the local food. Needless to say, one thing we did a lot of during this romantic getaway was eat. This is one piece of travel that could certainly send things south (ironically, growing up in Wisconsin has always made me want to head south). The best way to feel good and enjoy every moment fully is to pay attention to what goes in your mouth.

Asian food is my favorite…

without a shadow of a doubt. More specifically, Japanese. Balinese is a close runner-up.…

Travel: 5 Lessons for International Sensual Foodists

As I zip around my house packing for a trip to Bali, via Japan; then back to Cali, south to Los Angeles, and onward to Tulum, Mexico followed by Burning man…I thought this might be an appropriate time to discuss being an international Sensual Foodist.

Last week, we ran though a concise list of the best food to pack for travel. The items I mentioned will, of course, only make it halfway through an international flight. Once we arrive, we’re on a mission, called organic veg for real.

Ms. Mckenna is also a Sensual Foodist, and thus, I am happy that she’s has these simple 5 tips to keep in mind while globe trotting.

5 Lessons for International Sensual Foodists | by: Mckenna Toston

Early last year, upon the suggestion of a complete stranger, I took a spontaneous trip to India.…

The feel good buffet: 5 lessons I learned at Esalen

Where is your paradise? Is it a tropical, exotic destination-with white sandy beaches and hot, sticky whether? Or, are you more adventurous and love to hike in the mountains, or forests with huge redwood trees?

For me, being in nature is almost always paradise. One of my favorite destinations isn’t too far from home. Esalen Institute is in Big Sur, California.

My husband, Joe and I feel absolutely blessed to assist our Tantra teachers, Elsbeth and Freddy Zental, co-founders of TantraNova institute. We’ve spent weeks with them at Esalen over the past 3 years.

If you have the opportunity to visit this magical place in the world; do it! It’s perched up high, right on the Pacific coast-the edge of America! …

I brought the cake for my furry dinosaur

No, I’m not going to tell you I’m into dressing up in furry costumes. I am very well aware that a rather large group of people do this on a regular basis as a hobby. However, I am not one of them. I actually just wanted to tell you about the Sunset Spring Boat Party!

On May 4, I went to How Weird Street Faire in San Francisco. I was a little apprehensive as I have this perpetual nagging voice in my head that tells me that I must stay home and stay on the grind. I love my home, where I can play in the kitchen at any inspired moment and create magic, or snuggle with my lover, or simply walk outside and deeply inhale the orgasmic aroma of roses-how fortunate we are to have multiple rose bushes!…

Indian Dal recipe for lovers

This week we have a special treat! A fellow foodie and lover of Indian food shares her recipe for Indian Dal and the art of cookin’ up love in the kitchen with her partner.

Indian Dal Recipe for Lovers | by: Mckenna Toston

Cooking is an art that fulfills me and keeps me grounded despite what’s happening in my world. No matter what stressful events my day might bring, a little time in the kitchen always puts a smile back on my face–especially when I’m in the kitchen with my partner.

After five years of collaborating in the kitchen, Vincent and I have mastered cooking together. I chop, he pours. I stir, he seasons. He flips, I plate. Those are the basics, anyway. …

Tantric kissing is juicier with a plate of fruit

Last weekend, my husband, Joe and I participated in a Tantric kissing workshop led by the highly skilled Divine Kika. Who could resist a beautiful Brazilian Goddess leading you through intimate practices with your beloved? Well, Joe and I couldn’t. One look at the workshop through a Facebook event page had us hooked. First, I will let you know that it was absolutely wonderful and certainly one of the best date nights that we’ve ever had. It was unique, we were in the company of conscious couples, and we were learning something new — learning something that would enhance our relationship; everything about it was just perfect.

I’d love for you to get a vision of the setting for this perfect evening.…

Top 10 Sensual Foods

These are 10 superfoods that I like to keep stocked in my kitchen, as they are proven to ignite the senses, summon sensuality and provide the body with optimal nourishment.

Maca
Raw Cacao
Avocado
Kale
Beets
Blueberries
Raw Almonds
Goji Berries
Celery
Asparagus

Things to remember: all of these delicious foods are more potent and higher quality when grown organic. Organic farming promotes ideal soil conditions. By purchasing organic, you are voting with your dollars and asking for more nutrient rich soil and in turn, optimal nourishment for you and future generations! If possible, also have these powerful foods fresh, and raw.

Now for the good stuff. Let’s chat about the number one sensual food.

MACA! …