My kale smoothies have paid off sayeth my latest bloodwork

Content Note: nutrition and health minus the judgey lecture, destigmatizing food pantries, and bloodwork Kale. Kale seems to have done the trick. Back in April, I began a daily regimen of a kale smoothie. My cholesterol readings were elevated. I had already been taking a statin, but something else was necessary. My blood pressure was […]

Mental Health Awareness Month: Make This Emotional Support Kale Smoothie

In mid-April, I saw my PCP where I learned that my cholesterol levels and my blood pressure were high. Not run to the ER type high, but definitely higher than normal for me. The number one culprit is likely stress and anxiety. My load is heavy and has no sign of resolving soon. Sometimes, I’m […]

Adventures in CSA: Chapter One

CSA share

This summer, Ledcat and I took the plunge and signed up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share through Kretschmann Farm. We get one delivery of fruits/veggies a week plus one chicken per month.  Today, Ledcat picked up our first delivery. How exciting. We had no real idea what to expect, but here’s what arrived:   […]