The New Year’s cleansing group that I’ve just finished facilitating has prompted me to get a little more creative in the kitchen and come up with some cleanse friendly treats for snacking, on the go, and in place of dessert. The following two recipes are my latest creations. They are both based around the sweetness [...]
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Coconut Delights
Posted in cooking, nourishment, nutrition, tagged anti-inflammatory, coconut, dairy-free, digestive health, gluten-free, healthy fat, nourishment, sweet treats on February 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Upcoming class: group cleanse
Posted in holistic health, nutrition on December 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Start your New Year with a 21-day cleanse! Every day we are exposed to numerous pollutants though our air, diet, and lifestyle. A cleanse is an effective way to support your body’s natural detoxifying processes, particularly after the stress that holiday festivities put on our bodies. This cleanse will last 21-days and involves eating [...]
From Farm to Fork
Posted in holistic health, nourishment, nutrition, sustainability, tagged community, community supported agriculture, farmers' markets, farming practices, nutrition, organic, seasonal, soil depletion, sustainability, vote with your fork on March 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
How connected do you feel to the soil that your food came from? Do you know what region, country, or state that your food is from? Are you familiar with the farmer? Have you seen the land with your own two eyes? It is my opinion that a lot of agriculture is in a sorry [...]
Fabulous Fatty Foods
Posted in holistic health, nutrition, tagged adrenal health, anti-inflammatory, avocados, breakfast, coconut, dairy-free, digestive health, flaxseeds, gluten-free, healthy fat, heart health, sardines on December 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The title of this post may sounds like an oxymoron to you, but the fact is that our bodies need healthy sources of fat to be well. Unfortunately, in the ’80s & ’90s there was a popular no & low fat craze since it was believed to be the culprit in a number of health [...]
Sage Stuffed Peppers
Posted in cooking, nourishment, nutrition, tagged anti-inflammatory, cooking, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy fat, heart health, herbs, nutrition, peppers on November 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday we had an especially great dinner. Peter and I improvised our own version of stuffed red peppers and they were fantastic! They can be eaten as a meal, or served along side another dish for a more robust feast. Here’s the scoop: Ingredients (makes 4 peppers) 4 bell peppers 1 ½ C. cooked brown rice [...]
The Calcium Conundrum
Posted in nourishment, nutrition, tagged almonds, anti-inflammatory, calcium, dairy-free, nourishment, nutrition on November 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Within the last week I’ve received several questions about calcium intake, especially with regard to those who follow a dairy-free diet, or eat minimal amounts of dairy. So, it seemed appropriate to post a little something on the topic, since it appears to be a growing concern. Many of us have grown up with the [...]
Eating with the Seasons: August
Posted in cooking, holistic health, nourishment, nutrition, tagged anti-inflammatory, cooking, dairy-free, farmers' markets, gluten-free, healthy fat, heart health, nutrition, seasonal on August 27, 2010 | 4 Comments »
I’m back from my hiatus and apologize for the long absence! This has been an incredibly busy summer of school, work, and festivities. Things are beginning to calm down now and I plan on resuming a more regular posting schedule again. If you’ve been frequenting to your local farmers’ market, I’m sure you’ve seen the [...]
Breakfast of Champions
Posted in holistic health, nutrition, tagged breakfast, clean protein, gluten-free, healthy fat, nutrition, produce, sugar on May 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Is breakfast really so important? Yes! It’s vitally important to get a nutrient dense and wholesome meal to kick off your day. Why? Because what we eat for breakfast sets us up for the rest of the day, particularly with regard to our blood sugar. Even breakfasts that aren’t filled with sugar itself may contain [...]
Adrenal Aid
Posted in holistic health, nutrition, stress management, tagged adrenal health, herbs, nutrition on May 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
As some of you may know I’m working on my master’s and as I write this I’m edging towards the end of my Spring quarter. Inevitably, it’s a time of stress. But the reality is that most of us experience stress at some level, whether from school, work, or simply driving! In our bodies, an [...]
