Hope everyone had a good one! Now, are you feeling bloated and crappy from overindulgence? Here are a few tips to get you back on track and back in fighting shape:
1. Start off each day with hot water and the juice of a lemon. This alkalinizing drink is very cleansing, good for the liver, and [...]
It’s vegan, but don’t let that scare you away. Gluten free, dairy free, egg free, no added sugar. Still delicious and seasonal. Loved by all. Give it a whirl.
Healthy Apple Tart
Ingredients:
2½ cups walnuts
1½ cups dates
3 green apples, such as Granny Smith
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ground clove
2 TBS raw honey
½ cup organic apple juice, [...]
Did you know the average person gains 5-10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s? Who wants to start off a brand new year with a hangover and jeans that no longer fit? Don’t fall into that trap this year. I have some secrets for you. You can still enjoy your favorite foods with some modifications. [...]
As promised, here is my one of my tried & true Thanksgiving side dish recipes. Kale, Brussels sprouts, and bacon hash. Delicious, easy, healthy, and will delight even the most begrudging vegetable eaters. Many turn up their noses at kale, but it’s such a wonderful and versatile superfood, made better here by the addition of [...]
Turkey day is near! I love Thanksgiving, because it’s all about sharing food, family, community, and tradition, and autumn happens to be my fave time of the year in terms of what the season offers us. Plenty of greens, root veggies, apples, pears, cranberries. Delight.
What are your plans? No matter if you are hosting 5 [...]
One of the most common requests I get are for snack ideas. Everyone has different physiological needs: for some, if you are eating 3 meals a day, you may not need snacks. Others, especially those healing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) may need smaller meals and a couple snacks daily. Try to incorporate a little protein, [...]
Stop Dieting & Start Losing Weight!
Six Weeks to Holistic Weight Loss
with Certified Nutrition Consultants Karen Diggs & Mary Vance
Are you a chronic yo-yo dieter? Do you struggle with cravings? Can’t lose those last 10 pounds no matter what? Do you want to lose weight, have more energy, and look and feel younger?
Be your own [...]
We are deep into autumn now; the days are shorter, and the nights are longer. It’s getting cold, and we’re spending more time indoors. Protect yourself from illness this winter. Here is a quick reference guide.
Get enough rest. I’m talking 8-9 hours. Your immune system is most active at night, and if you’re not sleeping, [...]