Eat that cookie, drink that prosecco!
I’m over the white-knuckle nutrition approach to holidays. The shame and regret that I hear around the dinner table makes sharing a meal far from nourishing. And sad to…
Hot Cocoa, Vegan Style
I was craving hot cocoa the other day, as I came indoors from temperatures down into the mid-teens and I realized that hot cocoa is something I never “allow”…
Dirty Little Secrets to Surviving Holiday Parties
It is possible to maintain your nutritional style and even thrive your way through the party season—just follow these tips! Eat first. Counting on your holiday office party to serve healthy food won’t always work, so be prepared. Eat something before the party begins to keep your blood sugar even and help you keep your resolve. If you walk in feeling hungry, you’ll end up having that extra cookie, or driving too many crackers into the gooey dip. Instead, eat a healthy protein at your desk or before you leave the house. The snack will stabilize your blood sugar and improve your personal staying power. Almonds, walnuts, nut butter on celery, a few bites of animal protein, or a Nutritional Style® smoothie all are great options. Choose whole foods. If you can manage to eat only or mostly whole foods when you go out, you’ll be ahead of the game the entire holiday season. Whole foods are foods with just one ingredient, such as celery, nuts, carrots, salmon, salad, and so on. That means avoid anything baked, goopy, creamy, oily, cheesy, or fatty, especially if you don’t know the ingredients. If you have to compromise, choose something that’s high in…
DIY:: Aloe and Frankincense Moisturizer
Years ago, I met a woman in NYC who had the most gorgeous skin I’d ever seen. It wasn’t just that it was wrinkle free; it was flawless and clear. I couldn’t resist asking for her secret; did she have one? It was something that I don’t normally do. Her reaction told me it was question that she’d been asked many times. Her mother had raised her to use aloe juice on her skin, something that she’s done every day of her grown-up life. I’d seen the wonder of aloe on myself at a young age after a terrible sunburn, but she confirmed it for me. You can use aloe straight, or for some additional healing and anti-aging benefits, incorporate the warm and spicy aroma of frankincense like I do. Frankincense is known for improving skin tone and conditioning the skin. It helps prevent wrinkles and even heals scars. It’s a luxury oil, but works well in small doses. My client, Shane, loves this oil as a wrinkle fighter, and uses it several times a week combined with aloe or coconut oil smoothed on her skin. Ingredients 1 cup pure 100% aloe vera gel 10 drops frankincense oil Gently shake…
Guest Blogger: Tara Miko Grayless’ Guacamole with Pomegranate Seeds
I love this gorgeous green and red combination this time of year, don’t you? You can bet I’ll be serving this at my holiday get-togethers. Tara Miko Grayless is the…
Be Grateful, Lose Weight
Stress and unhappiness can lead to weight gain, making it hard to motivate yourself to exercise, enjoy friends and family, or care about what you eat. Gratitude allows you…
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
I’ve been sharing lots of pumpkin recipes lately, here on my blog, and on Pinterest so I thought I’d show you how easy it is to make your own…
What to do the day after a big meal
I love the holidays. And I love holiday meals. I want to celebrate with family and friends who are like family, and enjoy good food, guilt free. That’s what…
In My… Cleaning Basket
I adore a tidy and clean home. You too? The smell of commercial products don’t register with me as “clean,” but chemical. For good reason, most commercial cleaning products contain…
Spicy Pumpkin Shake
Pumpkin is the new black. Well, at least this November. I love it year round, but it’s interesting how we’re drawn to this seasonal squash in the Autumn, and…
