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 […]
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Hi my dear ones! We are continuing the fun from last post, 10 Sugar-free, High Protein Snacks for Your Afternoon . We talked about high-powered snacks during the witching time, 2 pm – 6 pm (or Vata time!). Now are you ready to talk lunch?! From 10 am – 2 pm, we enter the Pitta […]
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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 […]
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Physically, humans strive to find balance in all aspects of life. With nature, among others, and physically. In order to live an optimal healthy life, our blood cells need to maintain a 7.365 pH balance as much as possible. Eating acidic foods (soda, coffee, dairy, sugar, gluten, alcohol, processed and fast foods) over […]
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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 […]
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As a 90% Italian girl (the other 10% is Polish!), Italian cooking is in my blood. Granted, I didn’t grow up cooking or even owning a pot in my twenties. BUT as I grew to love clean eating and how amazing it made me feel, grabbing a spoon and donning on my Antropologie apron with […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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So tell me, how’s the first week of the year going for you? I’m a little thrown off to be honest. I planned to work out each morning. BUT nature and traffic and 2 hour delays had another idea. But I’m determined! I still made it to the gym, albeit late. I’m “Doing Me” gosh […]
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This is a guest post by Dr. Tania, a dear friend of mine, fellow Iron Girl triathlete (I think we did at least 3 of them together!), and blogger (who really writes good, honest shit…just love that). Since we are Clean + Sexy over here at Whole Health Designs, our guest has a few […]
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Do you have a friend, a friend who you don’t see often, but when you talk, it feels like coming home? That’s my friend, Karie. We had a skypey skype chat the other day, and she said something that hit me big time. We talked about all sorts of things from guys to business to writing […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Kickin’ It Clean Holiday Style ‘Tis the season for a little bubbly! I love to make this juice to fight off any illness, but after a few tweaks, it is now a fun party drink! Holiday Bubbly Ingredients: 1-2 oranges, peeled and pitted 3 carrots 1/2 inch fresh ginger root 1 cup sparkling wine, champagne […]
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Do you go grocery shopping with your kids? It’s something I try to avoid at all costs, but it happens. And when it does, I do everything in my power to get in and out QUICK! That means I give into things that I normally wouldn’t do. Such as promising ice cream at the Whole […]
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