NATURAL FOODS CHEF & HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH
Happy Winter Solstice! Winter’s officially here and will be with us until March 20, or the Spring Equinox. Now’s the time to “get back to your roots”, yes literally, but I also mean it figuratively. Let me explain… Winter is the season of restoring. During this season, you restore the physical body with warm cooked […]
What are you making this Thanksgiving? I’m IN LOVE with these Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins and the best part is that the recipe is 100% customizable to you! In this recipe, I’ve included the substitution for each ingredient so you can make it traditionally, vegan, and/or gluten free. It’s the perfect way to meet everyone’s needs […]
A phrase we hear often these days is, “you should be eating seasonally and locally!” But do you really know what it means? Do you really know how seasonal foods directly impact your health? Firstly, there is a basic principle we need to understand: The body is a self-healing organism! Yes! Said another way… […]
Did you know summer is the season of the heart? According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) each organ system is stimulated and nourished during different times of the year. When you think of summer foods, what comes to mind? Delicious veggies and juicy fruits? Yes! These foods are physically nourishing to the heart and are […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Cup Cakes with Oat Crumble I am definitely not one to resist the cravings and pleasures that this wonderful world has to offer. Something as simple as cinnamon and sugar can make your toes curl in you socks and bring back sweet childhood memories. This was particularly true for my husband […]
