Gluten free, plant-based eating is the latest craze. Everyone is jumping on board with healthier, more nutrient-dense choices. And, this is an ideal salad that packs nutrients and the Eight Foods You Should Eat Daily for improving health, weight loss and even running performance. Tabbouleh is a traditional Middle Eastern Salad, typically prepared with bulgur … Read More
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 CHOPPED SALAD: Is it really good for you? Eat a lunchtime salad! It’s good for you! YAWN!!! I know, lunchtime salads are boring: greens, some additional veggies for good measure, dressing, and maybe some crunchy croutons if you’re feeling adventurous. I agree! Salads are boring and mundane. ….Enter the CHOPPED SALAD! Seriously, this is … 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
Pears and Apples are the quintessential fall fruits. I love both, because they are both readily available, affordable, and adaptable. Plus, they are both full of natural sugars, so the whole family will enjoy them in any dish. Nutritionally, apples and pears both pack fiber and phytochemicals in addition to being sweet and tasty. A … Read More
ENERGETICS OF FOOD The physical and emotional connection of food has been well established throughout history in nearly every culture, yet when did you last consider the energy of your food in the Standard American Diet and its ability to nourish your mind, body, and soul? Paying close attention to how you feel, what you … Read More
I’ll bet you didn’t know Broccoli has SUPERPOWERS… Did you? There are some foods that were just meant to be in your daily repertoire, and Broccoli is one of them! Broccoli provides an amazing secret compound called Sulforaphane, which is exceptionally powerful for weight loss, detox, energy, and cancer/disease prevention. Cool, huh? Happily, the benefits … Read More
I don’t know about you, but here’s how the conversation goes every afternoon, the very minute our three children hop into the car from school… Kids: “Mom, what’s for dinner?” Me: “I don’t know!” Kids: “Well, when are we going to eat?” Me: “I don’t know!” …(tension starting to grow) Kids: “Could we just order … Read More
Meal planning sucks! There, I said it…I feel better now that we’ve cleared the air! Meal plans are ineffective, yet hands down, getting into the kitchen, meal planning, and food prep are unilaterally required for healthfulness. How can this be that meal planning is required and yet ineffective all at the same time? It all … Read More
