Delicious Summer Salad
Summer is finally in full swing and that means fresh produce is bountiful! It seems like just yesterday the only choice at the farmers’ market was between baby greens and starter plants; now the tables...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Excuse?
Like the rest of America and the world, I’ve been spending my evenings this past week watching the Olympics, and I never cease to be amazed at the extraordinary talent of the top athletes from every...
View ArticleDeconstructing Cravings
The body is an amazing source of intelligence. It is always there for you, pumping blood, never skipping a heartbeat, digesting whatever food you put in it and maintaining homeostasis. Is this...
View ArticleFive Cleansing Foods to Try This Fall
It feels like just yesterday that we were entering Spring and looking forward to the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables that the warm weather provides. Now here we are, post-Labor day, getting...
View ArticleGet Grounded with Root Veggies
The roots of any plant are its anchor and foundation; they are the essential parts that support and nourish the plant. Root vegetables lend these properties to us when we eat them, making us feel...
View ArticleFood Focus: Oils and Fats
Not all oils and fats are created equal. Heavily processed, hydrogenated, “trans” fats and oils that are used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. However, fats and oils...
View ArticleTo Dairy or Not To Dairy
Dairy is one food that always sparks controversy! Some claim that dairy is healthy if it’s pasteurized, low-fat and eaten in moderation (www.mypyramid.gov). Some say that plenty of raw, full-fat dairy...
View ArticleIs Halloween Candy Really a Treat?
So I hate to be the Grinch that ruins Halloween for the kiddos, but, as a health coach I feel morally obligated to speak up about the dangers of the impending holiday’s main feature: candy. Many adults...
View Article10 Ways to Naturally Increase Your Energy
It’s that time of year when the days are shorter yet we have more to pack in between waking up and going to bed thanks to the impending holiday season. It can be easy to get overwhelmed and reach for...
View ArticleRecipe of the Month: Sweet Potatoes with Lime and Cilantro
This recipe is an eye-opener for those who find sweet potatoes cloyingly sweet or those who are tired of eating them smothered in marshmallows and brown sugar. Japanese sweet potatoes, with their pale...
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