[sharethis] Okay, like, I’ve been waiting for July 16th for over a year… and the time has come for Game of Thrones! Are you a big GoT fan, too? Yes, it’s extremely violent but isn’t it soooooo good?! The actors, the scenes, the story lines, etc… all so well-done. If you know me by now, I think about food a … Read More
The next #21DayGreenUp Smoothie Challenge is happening June 19th! It’s time to crank up that blender! This will be the 5th annual party. AND it’s free! To mix things up and try something new, we will be blending like BOSSES for summer instead of our usual December fling. Here’s what’s up: Start Date: June 19th (or start when you are … Read More
[sharethis] The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 9 Hot Mess Green Smoothie is great for reducing stress. The good fats of the avocado and the omega 3 boost of the flaxseeds can do wonders to minimize anxiety. Stress is the number one cause of inflammation. Inflammation leads to chronic illnesses such as heart disease, … Read More
PIN IT FOR LATER! Diet Coke and I have a long history. I think I began drinking a can a day in high school and upped the game in college. By the time I finished grad school and started my teaching job, I was up to at least four Diet Cokes a day. Looks like I’m not the only … Read More
Being in the midst of the holiday season, I don’t know about you, but I like to be creative. Especially in the kitchen. It might be because I’m a veggie, and typical holiday meals center around ham, turkey, maybe squid (for all you Italian folk!). Therefore, eating sides can get a bit boring for me so I search out different … Read More
I have something to tell you. I cheated. Well, actually, cheating might not be the right word. As I don’t believe in diets, don’t diet, and absolutely despise diets, I guess I could say I did something my body didn’t approve of. I want you to know that I am bearing my soul because as a health coach some see … Read More
Dessert. Don’t let anyone ever tell you that it isn’t an essential part of life. As humans, it is natural for us to have that desire for sweetness. Sugar can be wonderful at times. It gives us that “feel good” experience that can bring us to Nirvana. In general, it is easier to find a way to live with it … Read More
Planning your T-giving meal ? These recipes are the bomb-digity… Roasted Squash with Fennel and Asparagus (I made this last year for Thanksgiving dinner and it was so delicious). Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced 1 large fennel bulb, halved, cored and sliced 5 shallots, quartered 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 lb. of asparagus, cut … Read More