About
Contact
Simply
Nutritious
PO Box 1403,
Soquel, CA 95073
831-425-0438
Mission
Simply Nutritious
This site describes a Way of Living and a
Way of Eating that is In Sync with Nature.
It’s
mission is to offer information and education about our NATURAL heritage.
Learning about Nature’s designs and systems, we can then make informed choices
about ways of living and ways of eating that best serve us. Without this
information, we live simply as victims to the exponential successes of
corporate advertising.
Simply
Nutritious advocates a lifestyle that identifies food & movement as
medicine and family & friends as necessary supports in nurturing the
brilliant, creative and joyful being that is YOU!
What
a piece of work is man! How noble in reason!
How
infinite in faculties! In form and moving, how express and admirable! In action
how like an angel! In apprehension, how like a god!
The
beauty of the world! The paragon of animals!
Hamlet, William Shakespeare
The
Path
We enter
the world as enlightened spirits made flesh. The experience of the material
world is often beguiling and deceptive due our human desires and limited
vision. Listening to our inner voice is paramount. Yet, what happens when
interference is so
loud that
we can’t hear it?
Our
journey then, is to travel consciously through ‘the mysteries’ in search of
connecting once again with our innate wholeness. The reunion is bliss.
The
challenge as finite humans is to make decisions that will allow us to return to
our infinite divine. How is this possible? It takes a lot of work and it isn’t
always easy. There is much joy and suffering, freedom and slavery, lightness
and darkness along the path.
Our
Guide
We are
not alone on our journey. In fact with every step along your way WE ARE
GUIDED. Our spirit is
strong and speaks to us always. Our answers lie within and are there, if we
listen.
Listen.
Listen. LISTEN!
Take
‘time outs’ during the day to practice listening. Over time we learn to hear our voice again. It
will be loud and clear.
Take
the strait and narrow path
And if
you start to slide
Give a
little whistle, give a little whistle
And always
let your conscience be your guide
Jiminy
Cricket
A
Great Support System
When we
feel the need of a bit more help in rebalancing, connect with family or
friends.
The best
support comes from those who are loving, role models with positive attitudes.
(Warning:
Steer clear of anti-role models, especially if they double as family or
friends!)
Don’t
fight the darkness. Bring the light and darkness will disappear.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Excellent
Resources
Nature is
our best resource always and especially when one feels out of balance.
This is
something that modern cultures seem to neglect. Yet reconnecting with nature’s
wonder brings much peace.
We
are so early weaned from her [Nature’s] breast to society, to that culture
which is exclusively an interaction of man on man.
Henry David Thoreau
Nature
connections to include:
· Spending time with yourself (You are your
primary resource.)
· Spending time out of doors, breathing
fresh air and enjoying the warmth of the sun.
· Playing and exercising out of doors,
unpluged from electricity
· Walking or biking to get around
· Hiking and camping in natural settings
· Growing plants for food or enjoyment
· Eating from a natural landscape
· Eating seasonally, buying food locally
grown
· Cooking natural foods meals for yourself
or for others
· Connecting with animals, pets and other
· Cultivating relationships, old and new
· Rising and retiring with the sun
I
go to nature to be soothed and healed,
and
to have my senses put in tune once more.
John Burroughs
The
Right Place and Right onTime
There are
no mistakes in ‘Earth School’. In fact, what might look like a mistake or a
tragedy is merely an opportunity to gain strength and wisdom. Life is best when
we remember to focus on ‘bringing the light.’ Optimism serves well in keeping
us moving and progressing forward. We are in the right place. We are right on
time. Our part in the larger picture is paramount. Our biggest job is to LOVE
OURSELVES, intensely.
In
your life expect some trouble.
But
when you worry you make it double
Don’t
worry, be happy……
Don’t worry don’t do it, be happy……
Put
a smile on your face
Don’t
bring everybody down like this
Don’t
worry, it will soon past, whatever it is
Don’t
worry, be happy
Bobby McFerrin
Naturalist
Sandi
Rechenmacher
A Naturalist (and entertainer), Sandi delights in outdoor education/ life science and inspires ‘naturally good lifestyling,’ living, loving and laughing. Sensing a deep connection with nature from early on (Green has been her favorite color forever!), it’s no mystery that she loves growing, cooking and eating food. As a kindergartener, Sandi nurtured her pumpkin seedling to a burgeoning plant that yielded 8 pumpkins. She married a man with two green thumbs and ever since has been growing gardens that have fed her family and friends. Cooking natural foods became a huge focus especially as a holistic parent. Sandi’s innovative, kitchen adventures helped raise three children to become creative, natural chefs.
Since eating is
something she does on a daily basis, Sandi aspires to eating ‘nutrient rich,’
in other words, putting the ‘best fuel in one’s gas tank.’ Eating within
nature’s guidelines yields an enjoyable life experience that bypasses
crippling, painful and lengthy battles with disease and helps one realize
her/his full potential. Illness prevention, intervention, and weight-loss are
her specialties. Learn More? Sandi consults privately, offers classes (art
classes too), workshops and presentations throughout the Santa Cruz County and
Bay Area.
Sandi is a
California, credentialed teacher
(University of California) and certificated
Holistic Health
Practitioner, Nutritional Consultant, and Master Herbalist (Global College
of Natural
Medicine).
One of her
favorite recipes is Popeye’s Sweet Pea Soup that her mother makes with lots of love
and fresh greenness!