Fall is in full swing! Crisp air… Pretty leaves… Football… Boots, jeans and layering… Halloween (my fave holiday!)… Pumpkin patch… My kids might have outgrown this tradition but we still had fun! AND a certain spice that makes you feel nice! (more on that in a bit) Diet is one of the most important factors in blood sugar control … Read More
[sharethis] Snack Smart, not sweet, my dear friends! Vata time is 2- 6 pm. What does that mean? And no, it has nothing to do with Hammer time! Between 2 – 6 pm, we enter visionary Vata time, according to Ayurveda, the world’s oldest health system stemming from India more than 5,000 years ago. The Sanskrit word Ayurveda means “knowledge … Read More
[sharethis] A big part of my ME time is spending my weekends with my cute little family and close friends. I know, doesn’t seem like ME time when you are surrounded by others, but connecting and community is a big part of my self-care. What do we like to do? Eat out. I LOVE to eat out! Wanna grab a … Read More
[sharethis] Size matters. That’s why the 2nd step of your Clean Eating Action Plan deals with good ole portions. Portion control is another clean eating basic that can trip us up. When you are eating real nutrient-dense foods, your body understands how to process effectively. This gives you more energy, you burn fat easily, and all cells get what they … Read More
[sharethis] Eating clean…what does that exactly mean? Food is the fuel that keeps your body running smoothly, looking and feeling sexy and free from pain and illness. When you eat clean, you eat food that is anti-inflammatory (lots of dark leafy greens, veggies, fruit, quinoa, lentils, nuts, seeds, etc…) You know, real, whole food. I keep Michael Pollans’ book, Food … Read More
[sharethis] The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 21 Yay! Day 21 is here! AND you did it! Many of us are really feeling the benefits of the greens. The changes you might notice can be big or small. I’ve noticed that my mind is clear and focused, and I feel pretty light, not so much … Read More
Can you make your smoothie the night before? Having a smoothie after your workout or for breakfast is a super-healthy rockstar move. I tell my clients to drink a green smoothie at least 5 times a week or even daily if they can swing it. But many worry about not having time to make them in the morning. This … Read More
Happy 2013 to you! Do you pick a certain word, phrase or idea to guide your year? I’ve been picking my “words” for ages. Well, the Universe is actually the one who picks. Each New Year’s Day I would do a labyrinth walk with my dear friend Stephanie. We would meet up in the afternoon…it was a tradition. We would … Read More