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Avocados are absolutely one of my favorite nourishing foods. I like to have one with breakfast- spread some mashed avocado over sprouted bread and season with turmeric, cumin, and sea salt. It’s a heavenly and satisfying meal!

Many people struggle with punctuality and find that they are constantly battling the clock and running late. We are either late for a date, a meeting or even rushing to get to a class. Believe me, if this sounds like you, you are

In my household we have a pantry and in the pantry we used to have a shelf stuffed with vitamin bottles. We had big bottles, little bottles, old bottles and new bottles all labeled clearly, but because there were so many, the labels

Here is a health victory to go down in history.  The death of trans fats! As we approach the new year of 2014, trans fats are approaching the grave. This might mean a shorter shelf life for unhealthy processed foods but, most importantly,

If there is one thing that hinders good health in more ways than you could ever imagine, that would be good old sugar! Sugar sabotages our best health and fitness efforts and parades around as an innocent treat that we all deserve

I am here today to let you in on a little secret.  All vitamins are not created equal. Scary. I know. The truth is that the vitamin industry includes reputable, tested and regulated supplement manufacturers and others, those that

Coconut oil is a natural beauty lover’s dream product. This anti-inflammatory oil smells amazing and is ultra-nourishing to our bodies, both internally and externally. You can reap the nutritional benefits of coconut oil by

The fast paced and high-stress lifestyle accepted by most Westerners is slowly working to reverse the health and wellness efforts many of us make on a daily basis.  Efforts made to eat healthy, sleep right, exercise and spend time

Edamame soybeans replace the chickpeas of traditional hummus in this fun twist on the popular dish. Edamame soybeans are a nutritional powerhouse. Soybeans are one of the few plant sources of complete protein, providing 30 percent

Here are a handful of things raw foods have done for me that I hope they will do for you: Raw foods are alive and they have improved my nutrition.  They are not heated or cooked. Cooking denatures enzymes and depletes nutrients. 

All jokes about gaseous emissions aside, beans and legumes are a great source of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals.  They’re also super versatile and can be found in foods of nearly every culinary tradition around the world. 

Heading into warmer temperatures has me craving a nice cold smoothie! This unique Tropical Matcha Smoothie recipe will have you happily sipping in the shade. Matcha green tea is the highest quality powdered green tea available.

Looking to create a leaner physique? I always tell my clients to focus on high-quality dietary protein. Not only does protein regulate your blood sugar and help keep you lean, it is also needed for many biochemical processes in

Those of us concerned with the purity of the foods we eat are careful to check product labels for undesirable additives such as brominated vegetable oil, trans fats, or artificial colors. We do our best to bring wholesome, nourishing,

The Journal of Anthrrozoos has presented interesting evidence that your relationship with your pet can indeed be great for your health and provide the companionship you so desire, but, if you are only attached to your pet, and have

If you have wondered about the benefits of Vitamin K and K2, look no further.  Here is a quick and straightforward breakdown of the health benefits Vitamin K and K2 offer the body and ideas on how to find a high-quality Vitamin

Homemade apple sauce is one of autumn’s best treats.  But in the springtime, Strawberries and Rhubarb are where it’s at!  This easy recipe makes a delicious dessert on its own, but also makes a decadent, tangy topping for

Kale is a green leafy vegetable that has become overwhelmingly popular. The vegetable has even inspired a movement of foodie followers. Type “kale” into any search engine to see what I mean: hundreds of blogs and websites are

There’s no substitute for eating a well-balanced diet, striving to include physical activity as part of your daily routine, finding healthy outlets for daily stress, and getting a good night’s sleep.  But you lead a

“Ahhh”! “Ohhhh”! and “Yes”!  Just think, you could be singing in delight as your stress decreases and your energy increases. The wonderful world of herbs has something phenomenal to offer you and it just happens to

The word on fitness street is that interval training is key to becoming a healthy, happy and fat burning machine.  Ditch the long hours of boring low-intensity cardio and begin to play around with intervals.  Here are some quick