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
Do you find yourself stuck between a bag of fast food and wanting to eat better? When your day started early to fit in a quick workout, you ate lunch by 11:00, powered your way through calls and errands, and now the afternoon is filled with soccer practice and piano lessons, dinner can be a … Read More
Everything is better with a sauce. It’s true! Think about…Do you eat plain toast? How about grilled chicken sans seasonings or marinade? I’m guessing the same is true for your veggies or pasta!…Sauces, seasonings, herbs, and condiments. They all serve a purpose for putting Emeril Lagasse’s “BAM” into food. If the BAM factor is good … Read More
One of the biggest myths challenging those seeking a healthier lifestyle is the misconception that eating will break the bank or the clock. It’s too expensive and time consuming. Neither could be further from the truth. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. When you begin to put plants together, simplicity rules the day. What’s more, … Read More
The year was 1995 and I had my very first encounter with an avocado. Having been raised in Kansas in the 70’s and 80’s, I’d admittedly never really even heard of an avocado (should I admit to that?) You can imagine my surprise as a young 20 year old when my husband and I were … Read More
Eat more kale! It’ll keep you alive longer! According to a study in Experimental Biology, JUST ONE SERVING of greens (Superfood Greens) per day DECREASED ONE’S RISK OF DEATH BY 15% and it even protected cognitive decline associated with aging. Imagine eating the 6-8 servings that I recommend daily! That’s a solid life insurance policy, … Read More
