Posts by Karen
Here’s What’s For Dinner
**UPDATE** I forgot one of the most important ingredients! See below for the update. I added it to the recipe card and posted the benefits as well. It’s cold and windy here in the northeastern US today. After the 60 degrees we had yesterday, it’s quite a shock to the system. That means it’s time for…
Read MoreHow Green is My…Smoothie
Veggies, veggies and more veggies Did you know that most people who eat the Standard American Diet (aka SAD) only get about 20% or less of fiber they need on a daily basis? To maintain our health, we should be consuming around 25 grams per day and most aren’t even getting 5 grams. One way…
Read MoreHappy Healthy New Year!!
Here we go again! Do you start the new year with good intentions for your health? Do you need some help? I’m once again participating in the Ultimate Blog Challenge for the month of January. I have done this before and I often struggle with what to write after the first few posts. So here’s…
Read MoreIt’s Been Awhile…Let Me Reintroduce Myself and Give You Some Tips
Hello hello hello!!! I’m so happy to reconnect or connect as the case may be. In case we haven’t met, my name is Karen Sammer. My business is Your Power Your Health Nutrition and Health Coaching. I know that’s a mouthful. It really means that I help people who live with or are at risk…
Read MoreBlack Bean Brownies
Most of the time people think of brownies as glutenous, as too rich, and BAD for you… There are actually GOOD for you. A delicious alternative to your 'regular' brownies.
Read MoreSelf-Care Is the Best Care
So what is self-care? The concept of self-care being a selfish act of indulgence is ludicrous. This is a myth we need to bust wide open. It’s necessary to maintain optimal health. Self-care can be interpreted widely, but in my world it means taking care of yourself so that you can take care of all…
Read MoreI’m back, it’s February…Happy Healthy Heart Month!
It’s been a while since I’ve been here but I thought now is a good time to resume my blog. Today is February 1st, which is the beginning of a month that has great meaning for me. In September 2017, I suffered a heart attack caused by a spontaneous coronary artery dissection. After recovering from…
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