Part one of a three part video seriesn the presentation Dr. Nana Kwaku Opare, MD, MPH, CA shares why the secret to great health is paying attention to the messages your body is trying to tell you and making changes to your behavior as indicated.

Our lives are often much like the seasons. You may be in the summer of your career, the winter of your active parenting and the spring time of your relationship. Learning to trust the muddy, murky spring like times of life are important for change, growth and healing. 

I have in the past resisted using lettuce as a wrap or taco shell. Somehow it just didn't seem like it would be satisfying. Recently I tried using romaine leaves as taco shells and I loved it!  They were beautiful and delicious. These will be a regular in my menu rotation.

At our recent Raw For The Holidays class we featured a number of holiday feast worthy recipes. This wild rice dish is one of my favorites. Other than soaking the rice overnight it is fast and easy to make. Be sure to use the Lundberg rice for the softest texture. Your non-raw friends and family will love it!

A nut or seed paté is a very versatile item in a raw food menu. It is a busy person's friend. Patés can be made in minutes and in many variations. Make enough to last for several days. Then you can easily put together a meal the next day or have take it to work with you for lunch.