My friend, colleague and founder of Kale And Chocolate, Elise Museles, recently released a delicious and nourishing book of recipes called Get Up And Green, in which she condenses her years leading a workshop by the same name into 20 new green recipes. I and Elise know the huge importance of having a hefty helping […]
A colleague of mine confessed to me recently about how consistently she tired she finds herself, even before the day is half over. I know her well; she is the easy going type, she loves her job, and she schedules in down time and healthy meals. What could be the problem? As a holistic nutritionist, […]
While soy foods make a very nourishing contribution to your diet, you can reap special healthy benefits by consuming soy foods that have been fermented. In many Asian traditions, soybeans have always undergone processes of fermentation. Fermentation converts the soy into a more digestible food. During fermentation, soy proteins get broken down into shorter protein strands (called […]
Enjoy this paté in wraps with shredded vegetables, put a scoop on salads, or serve as a dip with your favorite crudités. I recommend it because it is rich with anti-oxidants that will brighten your skin, contribute to your over-all well being, encourage a quick metabolism, and aid weight loss. It’s also super tasty! How […]
I recently came upon this recipe and wow, is it a taste explosion! Even better, it’s vegan, gluten free, and totally worthy of a the stamp of nutritional excellence! When I made it, I served it to my family and even they loved it (and sometimes my kids are like anyone else’s: stubborn)! I suggest […]
Stress….It’s like the “itch” that never goes away. Traffic, workload, busy schedules, its tough not to let things get under your skin. When we think about stress, we tend to solely focus on the mental side. “Oh my gosh! I can’t stop thinking or dwelling on this or that.” Yet, the reality is, stress is evident not […]
This week I celebrate beets while they are in the peak of their season, the least expensive, and have the best flavor. To my dismay, the beet greens, which were once the preferred part of this vegetable, are often discarded. I encourage you to try them; they are not only nutritious, they taste great ! […]
On the path to optimum health and proper weight, there are key foods and helper foods. Key foods include the vegetable and fruit families, healthy grains, water, and an intake of protien from a clean source (nuts, vegetables, healthy seafood, and free range, vegetarian fed meats that I consider clean). Vegetables should be our main […]
Sometimes the most overlooked of fall veggies can make for a healthy, memorable dish. While lunching at Sweet Butter on Ventura Boulevard my friend asked to sample a pretty salad under the glass counter that looked like a vinaigrette cole slaw. Much to my surprise, it was made, not from cabbage, but from Brussels sprouts. […]
Does a cleanse need to be organic? Yes. Only 100% natural, whole, unprocessed foods should be used. Remember, we are trying to rid the body of toxins, not introduce them. Can I smoke on the cleanse? The goal of the cleanse is to eliminate the toxins that have built up in your system over the […]
