I was at the check out stand at Pharmaca about to swipe my card for a bottle of Tranquil Sleep melatonin supplement when I realized that the one other item on my shopping list for the day was coffee. With this clever nudge from the cosmos I was persuaded to take a closer look at … More My Revealing Shopping List
I think it has only just hit my consciousness that Girl Scout Cookies have a season. I know this because I just survived it. David brought home a box of Samoas, the chocolate dipped shortbread ring cookies with a ruff of toasted coconut. How did I not know about these before? As soon as they … More Good Bye Samoas
Well, that was a blast. Last night I taught my first, but not last, cooking and nutrition class. Eight women gathered around my kitchen island, put on dang cute aprons, poured themselves a little wine or similar, and helped me prepare five nutritionally awesome mostly vegan, all gluten-free, super festive holiday dishes. On the menu… … More Yes, I taught a cooking class
The big news in my life this month is that I am now certified as a Nutrition Coach through an organization called Precision Nutrition. I am super excited about this. These guys are visionaries in the fitness and nutrition field. They have built a fantastic program that coaches people to real and lasting results. Some … More Yes, I’m a Nutrition Coach
Hey all, It’s Thanksgiving Eve and I want to impart a thought and a tool to you. It’s possible that in the next day you will consume 3000-4000+ calories–as much as double what you take in on a normal day. And more than 225 grams of fat. I love love love Thanksgiving. It’s good, deep … More Thanksgiving Tabatas and Your Remarkable Body
Reports are coming in that my post on doing just 20 non-negotiable minutes a day of exercise struck a chord. Friends at parties, colleagues signing off emails, even my road warrior pal David is saying “Did my 20 minutes!” The success of this simple strategy lies in just that–it’s simple. We have big aspirations for … More 20-Minutes-a-Day and Other Baby Steps to Change Your Life
My lunch today–pretty vivid! I challenge you to eat such colors. This came from the lunch counter at Healeo on 15th Avenue. They sling a lot of hues there. This was Yam and Coconut Milk Bisque and an Apple Beet Carrot Ginger Aloe Vera juice on the side. Bright colored foods are saying- Hey! Eat … More The Phytochemical Special
Indeed. In a week, you will likely have a large bowl of candy in your house. From then, it’s one giant slippery dietary slope until MLK Day 2012. So let’s get ready. Here are some things you can do before, during and after parties and other social situations where it’s easy to find yourself on … More It’s Not Too Early to Talk About Overeating at Parties
Fall reminds me I’m a PUSHOVER for the seasonal beverage. The temperature drops below 55 and I can’t imagine a more cozy drink than a Pumpkin Spice Latte. According to the nutritional guide thoughtfully furnished by Starbucks, the PSL provides us with 50% more calories and almost 100% more carbohydrates than a tall nonfat latte. … More My Favorite Seasonal Drink
I love an egg in the morning. The protein has a lot of advantages–it repairs and builds new muscle and bone tissue (you need this after a hard workout); it helps you feel full while a breakfast of mainly carbs (cereal, toast, granola, fruits, juices) puts your body into a cycle of blood sugar spiking … More Eggs are Alright
