NATURAL FOODS CHEF & HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH
Why do 92% of New Years Resolutions fail? (Forbes, 2013) For 2 simple reasons. And reason #2 is… #2 It’s winter! The winter solstice was not even 2 weeks ago! (Dec. 21) Your body is NOT READY to cleanse or diet! Winter’s the time to slow down, nourish your body on a deep level with […]
Every spring for the last 3 years I have done a cleanse but never a Master Cleanse- until now! Usually, my cleanses consisted of eating 100% plant based with juices, smoothies, and even some Master Cleanse ‘lemonade’ here and there. But to be honest, the reason I never tried a Master Cleanse is because I […]
Spring is officially here which means it’s time to cleanse! Although many of you are still covered in snow and below freezing temps, the energy in the earth has shifted! You can see the energy shift from a dormant winter when the rising energy sprouts tulips out of the ground, trees start to bud, and […]
Cleanses have become very popular over the past few years. Smoothie”ing”, juicing, and soup”ing” have all been en vogue… But, which one is right for you? Is cleansing just a fad? And what does it actually do for your body? Cleansing and fasting is one of the oldest health practices in the world. Ancient cultures observed […]
What is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barely, and rye. Why is it a bad thing? Gluten is not inherently bad. Traditionally grown and harvested heirloom varieties of gluten containing grains are extremely beneficial for your health and are a great part of a balanced diet. However, within the last 80 years […]
Veggie Almond Buttercup Smoothie Last week I was back in NYC and Greenwich, CT… oh it felt so good to be “home”! And while I was there I visited Juice Press, almost everyday, to get my daily fill of nutritious smoothies and juices. One smoothie I particularly LOVE is their Almond Buttercup! Wow, this thing goes […]
5 Days RAW!!! I am so happy you are interested in going 5 days raw! You are going to be amazed with your body’s transformation. Everything from loosing those stubborn pounds (I lost 5… I have never dropped weight like that before!), feeling refreshed and energized throughout the day, and having glowing skin and bright […]
Minty Chocolate Gluten Free Brownies A super fresh twist on your standard brownie with, wait for it… added health benefits! First off I love these brownies with or without the addition of mint (so feel free to make them without). But lets talk about the way I transformed these perfect brownies into minty chocolate goodness! […]
Seared Halibut with Purple Coconut Sweet Potato and Sauteed Rainbow Chard The other day I came across these gorgeous purple sweet potatoes. Now, I have seen purple potatoes but never a sweet potato—thank you heirloom movement! A purple sweet potato is the perfect way to diversify your diet. The variety of vibrant colors means vegetables […]
Pineapple Mint Smoothie Pineapples make me so happy! They remind me of the beautiful beaches of Hawaii which boast the sweetest varieties of tropical fruits! So when I found two of these beautiful little guys I brought them home to showcase their amazing flavors in a unique way. On the same shopping trip I also bought a […]
