I’m seriously in love with chopped salads AND BROCCOLI. Broccoli adds crunch to the whole salad scene, and it packs a lot of unique healing compounds too! The problem with traditional broccoli salads starts with the mayo, then comes the sugar and bacon, and finally a bunch of cheddar cheese shreds to sabotage broccoli’s healthfulness. … Read More
WHAT’S A MASON JAR SALAD? Lunch is fast; why not create Mason Jar Salads to have ready for the week? And this follows my Health Coaching philosophy that lunch should be a case of “Grab and Throw” your favorite greens and veggies, beans, whole grains, lean protein, and a super splash of flavor with fresh lemon … Read More
The Superbowl is among the most-watched sporting event in the world, so you darn well be prepared with some healthy eats! Wings, pizza, and nachos are fine, but don’t you think this kind of event deserves a more elevated food selection? As you might imagine, I’ve hand-selected foods to satisfy even the heartiest of eaters, … Read More
“Everything in moderation!” …you’ve heard it before! Now it’s time to drop that phrase, because it’s truly meaningless! MODERATION IS NON-SENSICAL! I’m pretty sure the concept of moderation is rooted in our attempt to negotiate a long-time diet culture of restrictiveness, starvation, counting calories and nutrients. Diets and marketing media have long been rooted in … Read More
Have I mentioned I have a total love affair with Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah)? Just look at this Quinoa salad and you’ll understand why! You can’t help but fall in love with it at first glance, just like the first time you saw “that guy!” It’s beautifully tempting, feeds the soul, and puts a lot of … Read More
Chocolate Coffee Protein Breakfast Bowl Smoothies are the best! You really can’t screw them up, and by a simple fruit or veggie swap or addition, you can pretty much take the flavor in a whole new direction. Serve it up in a large glass or pour it in a bowl, garnished with amazing “condiments” such … Read More
We’ve been here before…Is there really anything better than chocolate?..Especially when it’s packaged in a fudgy brownie, filled with nothin’ but the good stuff and nothing inflammatory to harm your gut. ??No refined wheat or gluten ??No vegetable oil ??No dairy ??No refined sugar Now, I know what you’re thinking…No flavor either! Wrong! These brownies … Read More
More than half of all Americans make a New Year’s Resolution…. Only 8% SUCCEED! HERE’S WHY… We don’t RISE to our GOALS…We FALL to our daily HABITS! Certainly sleep, stress, and life play a part in sabotaging New Year’s Resolutions, but the greatest obstacle is in not focusing on creating new habits to build … Read More
On Christmas morning, will your home be Pinterest, Facebook, and IG picture ready? …Yeah, me neither. It’s easy to get wrapped up in social media posts, expecting a pinterest-worthy brunch, a tree that is deserving to grace the pages of a catalogue, and the perfect gifts wrapped and adorned with silk ribbons…oh, and don’t forget … Read More
Have you ever considered how many thoughts you have in a day? Experts don’t necessarily agree on the exact number….How could they really access this information anyway?!?! But your daily thoughts are said to range around 50,000 to 80,000! Seriously! That’s HUGE! When you break down the math for 16 waking hours, that’s 3,125 to … Read More
