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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 reliable, intelligent bio-computer making a mistake by craving ice cream or a hamburger or chocolate? Are cravings due to lack of will-power or… Read More
7 Tips for Eating Out without Packing on the Pounds Eating out is not forbidden if you are trying to lose weight or lead a healthier iifestlyle. The benefits of enjoying a meal out with family and friends is important for our relationships, connections and our wellbeing. Here are 7 of the top tips for… Read More
Football season has begun and these delicious & healthy meatloaf muffins will bring a smile to your football enthusiast. Enjoy! Delicious Meatloaf Muffins Cooking Time: 40 min Yeilds: 6 Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup carrot, grated 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup tomato sauce 1 1/2 pound ground… Read More
Sunday afternoon was cool and fall was in the air… a perfect day for soup. My husband, who is greek, had a a craving for his mother’s chickn lemon soup. His mother passed away a few years ago but she has passed on some great recipes and this is one of them (with a little… Read More
Snack Attacks There’s no denying that everyone, at one time or another, has had a snack attack. Views on snacking differ. Some feel that snacking is bad and that eating between meals leads to weight gain. Others believe that eating many small meals and snacks throughout the day is healthy for maintaining energy levels and… Read More
Do you need a morning boost? Try this smoothie. Delicious, refreshing, and packed with power! ** Get your vanilla gluten-free + low-glycemic Nutrimeal powder here. Read More
I am in love with my new smoothie recipe this morning. I wanted something refreshing yet flavorful and THIS ONE DID IT! All I can say is YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY. (I was out of baby spinach or that would have been in here too but I promise to make up that serving of greens later… Read More
5 Ways to Boost Your Mental Clarity Our brain chemistry and the balance of neurotransmitters have a lot to do with our intelligence and our memory. Eating the right foods can supply the necessary nutrients that are precursors of these important neurotransmitters. And don’t overlook the mind-body connection when it comes to mental clarity –… Read More
Do Really You Get It? Research has revealed that vitamin D supports healthy bones, heart and immune function, muscle strength, and even healthy glucose levels in the normal range. Fortunately, vitamin D can be picked up from the sun, but just because it’s sunny out doesn’t mean you’re getting the proper amount of “the sunshine… Read More
As a integrative nutrition health and wellness coach I am frequently asked about vitamins – do we need them; which ones should I take? Let me do my best to answer. For those of you who know me, you already know my answer. For those of you who don’t, the answer is… YES… you need to… Read More
With summer squash, fresh off the vine tomatoes, radishes and pine nuts this summer brown rice and quinoa salad is a winner. Serve it as a side dish or add grilled chicken or salmon and make it a meal. I made this the easy-peasy way and used the Seeds of Change brown rice and quinoa… Read More
Almond butter is all the rage right now. From healthy snacking to adding to smoothies this is something you’ll love knowing how to make yourself. It’s cheaper to learn how to make homemade almond butter than buying it at a store. Not only that, but it also gives you greater control over the quality of almonds you’re… Read More
How to Make Easy Fresh Guacamole Recipe (Video) How to make easy fresh smashed guacamole in under 7 minutes. Easy. Simple. YUMMY! Make it this weekend or this evening. It’s also a great afternoon snack too. Looking for more Avocado Recipes, head over to my Avocodo Recipes & More page HERE. Read More
Ratatouille Nicoise, pronounced rat-ə-too-ee nee-swaz, is a traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish (nicoise means in the style of Nice and prepared with tomatoes) originating in Nice. It is usually served as a side dish, but in my family we like it as a meal. My mother, daughter and brother love it over mashed potatoes but I like it all on its own. It was… Read More
I love protein balls. They are an an ideal snack because they are packed with protein and good fats plus other healthy, energizing ingredients. I call these the Triple C because they have cacao, cashew and coconut. Triple C Protein Balls Ingredients: 4 tbsp. almond butter (or sun or cashew butter) 4 tbsp. cacao powder… Read More
Leafy greens are the number one food you can add to your diet to improve your health. The are full of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and are very low in calories. According to many studies, they can help minimize risks from heart disease, Type-2 diabetes, and even some cancers. Pineapple is ripe and tasty right now.… Read More
Most of us know drinking soda pop is generally not good for us. But did you know drinking just ONE soda EACH DAY is equivilant to consuming 39 POUNDS OF SUGAR PER YEAR! Yes, I did say 39 pounds! This overconsumption very often leads to: weight gain, bloating, headaches, corroded teeth, lack of energy, kidney… Read More
How important is SLEEP? Severe sleep deprivation may lead to future health problems. Your body needs rest to function properly, stave off infection, and repair itself from the wear-and-tear of the day. Without the proper amount of sleep, your immune system weakens, making it difficult for your body to Read More
Leafy greens are some of the easiest and most beneficial vegetables to incorporate into your daily routine. Densely packed with energy and nutrients, they grow upward to the sky, absorbing the sun’s light while producing oxygen. Members of this royal green family include kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, mustard greens, arugula, dandelion greens, broccoli rabe, watercress,… Read More
This delicious recipe is from the Spring Cleanse Program but kale is available all year long. The recipe has the kale leaf cut off the rib leaving the most tender part. Sautéed Kale with Tahini 1 pound kale, rinsed well 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon… Read More
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