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All It Did Was Leave Me Tired, Cranky & Pudgy.

All It Did Was Leave Me Tired, Cranky & Pudgy.

  All it did was leave me tired, cranky, and pudgy! Do you feel Tired?  Puffy?  Bloated?  Bitchy? Can’t lose those first or last 10 lbs? Tired of being a workout rat and not seeing results? That was me for a long time…… but I found away out…. by learning what to eat, why to eat it… Read More

Smashed Avocado on Black Bean Burger

Smashed Avocado on Black Bean Burger

Smashed Avocado on a Black Bean Burger Smashed avocado is one of my favorite and easiest go-to snacks or condiments. An avocado is a SUPERFOOD-SUPERFRUIT like no other.  It is an anti-inflammatory, supports cardio vascular health, promotes blood sugar regulation, and has anti-cancer benefits. Containing nutrient that nourish both inside and out, avocado’s powerful phytonutrients… Read More

5 Tips to Increase Mental Clarity and Energy

5 Tips to Increase Mental Clarity and Energy

5 Tips to Increased Mental Clarity & Energy To maintain an even level of energy that will carry you through the day, you want to minimize spikes and crashes in your energy level. The key is to make sure your nutritional intake supports a sustained flow of energy by limiting fluctuation in blood sugar level.… Read More

Forbidden Black Rice with Basil Shrimp

Forbidden Black Rice with Basil Shrimp

Forbidden Black Rice topped with Basil Shrimp (it will be your new favorite rice) Black Rice was once a food reserved for ancient Chinese Royalty and forbidden to non-royalty. Now we all can enjoy this delicious side but it is not that readily available yet. I did find some at Costco but they were out the… Read More

NBC’s Ignorance on Vitamins – The Real Truth

Posted on November 13, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, November 12, 2013 NBC’s Vitamin Ignorance An Apology by Andrew W. Saul, Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Editor (OMNS Nov 12, 2013) I would like to apologize for NBC News. It seems that the organization that brought us Lowell Thomas, John Cameron Swayze, Chet… Read More

Yum! Chocolate

Yum! Chocolate

Yum…Chocolate! Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group. Well not really – but it seems as if it should be. Powerfully comforting, creamy, delicious – many people eat chocolate at least several times a week. Which begs the question… Is Chocolate Good for You? The answer is both yes and… Read More

Post Vacation Bulge? Not This Time!

Post Vacation Bulge? Not This Time!

Post-vacation bulge? Not this time! This past week I was on holiday with my family and I actually lost 2lbs!  🙂 When I weighed myself last Friday morning after returning from 8 days on holiday with my family in the Branson, Mo. I was so happy!  Yes – I was happy looking at the scale when most would… Read More

Is Avocado the Perfect Food?

Is Avocado the Perfect Food?

I made a delicious lunch using fresh avocado, and I often them in my green smoothies too. Did you know avocados, which are actually classified as a fruit, are rich in monounsaturated fat that is easily burned for energy?  The health benefits are huge as well…. here are just a few: Monounsaturated Fats — These types… Read More

7 Tips For Eating Out Without Packing On The Pounds

7 Tips For Eating Out Without Packing On The Pounds

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

Meat Loaf Muffins

Meat Loaf Muffins

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

What to do When Having a Snack Attack

What to do When Having a Snack Attack

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

Morning Booster Smoothie

Morning Booster Smoothie

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

Vanilla Blueberry Mint Smoothie

Vanilla Blueberry Mint Smoothie

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 Mental Clarity

5 Ways to Boost Mental Clarity

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

Vitamin D – Do you really get it?

Vitamin D – Do you really get it?

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

What vitamins should you be taking?

What vitamins should you be taking?

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

Green Bomb Smoothie

Green Bomb Smoothie

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

How does soda impact your body

How does soda impact your body

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

Food Focus: Leafy Greens

Food Focus: Leafy Greens

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

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