Bite this Book: One Simple Change
by Aimee
Extreme cold weather during my early January holidays meant less time outdoors and more time to curl up with a book. It turns out that was a good thing, as I couldn’t put down the newly released, One Simple Change
Written by holistic nutritionist, fellow blogger and friend, Winnie Abramson, this book capsulates my entire health plan for 2014 – and for life and longevity, really. One Simple Change compiles 50 doable changes to incorporate into your life. Most of the chapter topics are diet and exercise related, and tie directly into the healthy lifestyle philosophy here on Simple Bites.
Get Fresh Air Every Day. Fit in Fresh Juice. Ramp Up Raw Foods. Pay Attention to Proteins. Manage Your Stress. Slow Down…..are but just a few of the author’s wise ways to approach whole living. For me the books was part inspirational (a big part) and part confirmation that I was on track with some things. Composting, planting a garden, getting out in nature – those actions are at the heart of our urban homesteading efforts.
Winnie’s book worked for my crazy hectic days thanks to the short, readable chapters. I particularly appreciated the side bars filled with tips, that allow the reader to pick and choose the simple changes that can make their lives better. You can choose to start small or jump in with both feet, but every chapter provided a nugget that will help you live a better, healthier life. I wish it was on each and every one of your nightstands as we start this New Year.
Read on for an interview with the author of One Simple Change: Surprisingly Easy Ways to Transform Your Life
Q & A with Winnie of Healthy Green Kitchen
1. Why did you want to write this book?
When I was younger, I dealt with disordered eating and over exercising and I ended up miserable with a host of health problems as a result. Now I live a life that’s balanced and full of joy (and at 43 years old, I have never been healthier or happier). I wanted to share how I got to where I am today.
2. Can the steps in One Simple Change be embraced by families, or is it more an individual thing?
There’s a lot of information in the book. I don’t necessarily think each chapter will resonate with each person, but I think there is definitely something for everyone. As for whether it can be embraced by families, that’s a really great question!
Many of the overarching themes of the book relate to nutrition and food preparation and I definitely think these concepts are appropriate for families to address together. I also think the green living topics are something families can and should embrace.
Photo by Tim Chin
3. Do you consider yourself a homesteader and what’s on the agenda for 2014 in this regard?
I have never used the term homesteader to describe myself, but I do have a large garden, keep chickens, and I did have bees (until they died last summer). In 2014, I am hoping to expand my flock of chickens (I have 6 right now) and I’d like to learn how to extend my garden harvest through the colder months via some sort of winter gardening set-up. I’d also like to get going again with the beekeeping…I enjoyed it and I think it’s a really important thing for folks to do, if they are willing and able.
Giveaway!
Thanks to the publishers at Chronicle, I have two copies of One Simple Change: Surprisingly Easy Ways to Transform Your Life
To enter:
To enter this giveaway leave a comment on this post and tell me a simple change you want to make in 2014. That’s it!
Giveaway ends Sunday, January 12, at 8:00 AM EST. Good luck to all!
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