This blog will help you towards healthier lifestyle choices!

I owned a State Approved K-6 for over 20 years and when it closed, I was devastated. However, I decided to make lemonade out of lemons and so I thought: I went to school for 40 years (one class at a time) and I have a PhD, I'll just look for a better job.



And, I did.....look that is, the "finding" part eluded me. I was 60 years old, never got sick and could outwork almost anyone half my age but, as I was looking for a job, it was NOT looking for me!



In the first two years after my school's closure, I applied for over 450 jobs (everything from Starbucks, to Admin Assistant to jewelry sales) and had no luck.



Finally a friend asked why I was counting the jobs and I realized I was focusing on what was NOT happening instead of what might happen so I quit counting, but not applying.



In order to survive, I sold my house and lived off the proceeds while I continued applying. I lived extremely frugally because I knew that the money would not last forever.



Over the years, I have continued to live frugally and apply for jobs. However, there truly is ageism in America today and I have been unsuccessful in getting a "real" job.



What I have been successful at is cobbling together a life by working at my many part time jobs! Currently, I have 2 jobs each day (subbing in the Auburn School District and tutoring at Sylvan Learning Centers). And I do other jobs occasionally such as Real Estate Broker, Author, and Editor.



Because I am a Health Coach, my passion is helping people be healthier.
Over the years, I've learned much about how to be healthy even if I wasn't wealthy so I decided to share my expertise with you! I will bring you tips, recipes, and many ideas on how to choose a healthy lifestyle, even if you are eating out of the local Food Bank and/or don't have much money to pay for gym memberships!

Thursday, December 29, 2011

The Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15!


Originally posted 11-2-11

Following are two lists, the Dirty Dozen (the 12 fruits and veggies that have the most pesticides) and the Clean 15 (the 15 with the least pesticides). Taken from the Environmental Working Group.  Download the EWG's shopper's guide app for your smart phone at http://www.foodnews.org/

DIRTY DOZEN (whenever possible, shop for organic versions of these foods) If you are getting food at the food bank, be very sure to use a fruuit and vegetable rinse when using these foods.
Apples
Celery
Strawberries
Peaches
Spinach
Nectarines
Grapes
Sweet Bell Peppers
Potatoes
Blueberries
Lettuce
Kale and collard greens

CLEAN 15
Onions
Sweet Corn
Pineapple
Avocado
Asparagus
Sweet peas
mango
Eggplant
Cantaloupe
Kiwi fruit
Cabbage
Watermelon
Sweet Potatoes
Grapefruit
Mushrooms
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