In the first post I published on this blog, I talked about (more like hinted at) the true measure of the health of a body. True health is not measured by body composition or by muscular strength or cardiovascular endurance. And it’s not even measured by perceived energy or mental clarity, although these are often tell tale signs of what lies within.
If we want to know if we're healthy, we need to take a closer look at our hormones.
Read MoreI'm giving one of my go to lunches/breakfast proper respect. I am all about the perfect bite (which is funny because growing up my food couldn’t touch each other😆). I wish I could remember where I learned this, but this meal provides the perfect bite: the saltiness of the cheese, the richness of the egg yolk, the acidity of the tomato with the fresh bright note of mint. Just....well perfect ❤️❤️❤️.
Read MoreProtein is essential for your body; it is needed for the production of hormones (eg glucagon!), neurotransmitters and antibodies; it aids in growth and repair tissue. And without getting all “nutrition-y”, essential amino acids are not produced by our bodies. We MUST consume them. Here is a wonderful, vegan recipe (legumes + grains = complete vegetarian protein!).
Read MoreSo not an expert, but salsa is more liquid-y (is that a word...? eh, good enough). This chunky, mango pico takes most foods (heirloom tomatoes, black beans, fish, burgers, chicken.... seriously, I could go on) from "meh" to magical. Easy, quick and oh so yum.
Read MoreOne of my passions is to encourage and inspire people to be “IN” our culture, but not “OF” it. Easy when applied to our kids, right? But what does that have to do with nutrition?
Well. Everything.
Read MoreIt's a Mediterranean week around here. Each week we eat our way around the world, preparing and enjoying dishes from the culture-of-the-week each night. As fancy as that sounds, it's really a matter of practicality. It's so much easier and economic to buy spices and ingredients for one style of cooking each week. Today I give you one of my favorites, a tabbouleh recipe using quinoa as the grain base. Soooo good!
Read MoreI don't trust myself if left to my own devices. Really, I don't.
In my last post I talked about the divide between the mind and the brain. I won't go into the details again in this post, but this is a quick synopsis.
Read MoreA healthy snack that doesn't involve apples, nut butter or hummus😂! Need to get your veggies in? BUT want crunchy, rich, and a bit salty? I've got you covered. My French host family made this for me and I've never looked back.
Read MoreFor my 30th birthday, my client Daniela gave me a molcajete and, more importantly, her family’s guacamole recipe 😛🙌🏻 Although I love guacamole ALL ways (lime, garlic...even bleu cheese added), this reminds me of my sweet friend.
Read MoreSo years ago @iris_turn41 made this for us during a trip to St Simon’s. It has forever been named “beach shrimp”. It’s quick. One dish. Total crowd pleaser!
Read MoreSeven years, five gyms, four states: this is my history of experience working in an industry that exists to help people change their lives. And in all of my time as a fitness trainer and nutrition coach one thing remains true regardless of who I'm working with or the latest innovation or industry craze: change is hard as hell.
Read MoreMy kiddos LOVE bars. I do not. Sure I buy them, they eat them; BUT, I like to balance it out (when life allows) with bars that I know what’s inside! These are super quick and super yummy....a TREAT! (gluten and dairy free)
Read MoreThis article isn't about how refined, processed sugar is toxic, addictive, disease-causing, mood-depressing, the quickest route to over-fat, the cause of hangry cravings, and a major source of inflammation. Although, yes, sugar is all of these things, and then some.
Read MoreIt's a great time of year. I mean, who doesn't like Spring? The weather starts to warm up - then drops to frigid temperatures again crushing all hope of an early summer - only to sneak back up to the mid-seventies for a hot second before dropping back down, dragging our morale along with it.
Read MoreEvery meaningful journey requires two things: a destination and a purpose. The destination tells you where you are going. The purpose gets you started, but, more importantly, holds you to the path in the face of challenges. The destination is your journey’s WHAT. What you want to accomplish, what your goal is. The purpose is your WHY. Why do you want to accomplish this and why is it important, imperative to reach?
Read MoreWhat do I do with all those roasted veggies? How do I get in 7-11 servings of veggies a day, everyday? This little beauty is one answer. Here is a family friendly Roasted Veggie Frittata:
Read MoreMy teenager comes home ravenous, and this delicious bowl is her go-to. Secretly I think her favorite part is pounding the frozen açaÍ to break it up for blending (better the açaÍ than me, just saying...).
Read MoreThis is your basic, go-to method for roasting up some veggies with a lot of flavor in the easiest way possible. You can use this recipe for any and all veggies - get creative here. Think outside the root vegetable category. I roast everything from tomatoes and onions to mushrooms and bell peppers.
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