Throwing away food is such a bummer. I’m always on the lookout for tips and tricks to prevent foods from going bad too quickly and ways to use up what’s in my fridge before it goes off. If I can’t use something right away I’ll usually either juice it or freeze it. My blog is […]
Fresh green drinks, including both juices and smoothies, are one of the best ways to flood your body with the nutrients it needs to thrive. I’ve talked about the benefits of these magical green concoctions before (here, here and here), taught you how to make them (here, here and here), and given you a ton of […]
“Beets. Love ’em or not love ’em? And why?” I posted that question on my Facebook page today and you all had a LOT to say. Join in on the fun here if you haven’t already; I’d love to know you’re thoughts. I personally used to think I didn’t care for beets, but then I […]
Hi friends! I’ve been getting a lot of questions recently about how to get the juice and seeds out of a pomegranate. I made this quick 3 minute video to show you my favorite mess-free method, it’s quick, easy, and separates the seeds from the juice so you can use them both in any recipe […]
With so much information (and misinformation) available today, navigating the world of healthy eating can be difficult. I’ve coached hundreds of people on clean & healthy eating. Today I want to share most common mistakes I’ve noticed that my clients make when it comes to eating well. These are things that people think are helping […]
Ever passed on a piece of fruit or veggie just because it wasn’t the prettiest one in the bunch? We’ve all done it, and it has to stop. I was shocked to hear that nearly one-third of all food produced in the world meant for human consumption every year gets lost or wasted. That’s approximately […]
Fall is in the air and it’s the perfect time to incorporate yummy (and healthy!) fall flavors into our recipes. One of my favorites is butternut squash for its smooth texture and perfectly sweet flavor. It’s high in fiber, vitamin A (giving it that beautiful orange hue), potassium and many other vitamins, minerals & antioxidants making […]
As the Holiday Season approaches and the cold begins to creep in, the healthful promises of summer can quickly become a distant memory. It’s natural to crave heavier and warming foods this time of year. Combine letting loose at family gatherings with your body’s inclination towards warming comfort foods and you’ve got yourself a recipe for […]
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with the people we love and reflect on the many things we have to be grateful for. It can also turn into a week of indulgence and gluttony. If you’ve been healthfully mindful and vigilant about your diet lately, then you might be feeling a little anxiety creeping in right about […]
Have you noticed that fish oil is getting a lot of publicity lately? Now that nutrition science has debunked the myth that eating healthy fat actually makes you fat, fish oil has proved to be the most effective way to get the EPA and DHA omega-3’s we all need. It seems like everyone from doctors […]