I don’t spend much time on Pinterest, but when I do, I’m usually hungry and find myself looking through recipe boards in search of a good snack. It starts innocently: I click on a picture of a brownie, and then a picture of falafel, and then something covered in cheese, and then three hours later […]
Nutrition
Nourishment Takes a Lifetime, Lasts a Lifetime.
Week two is done! Starting last Monday, we reintroduced animal protein and grains (each once a day) into our diet. I’ll be honest, after eating only raw foods for seven days, my palate welcomed this change. I got to try new recipes in the cookbook, which was a ton of fun. But since I’m being […]
If Your Body Hates Detox, You’re Doing It Right
This has been the first “real” week of doing Danielle’s phenomenal Nourish: 21 Days of Cleansing program. It’s been a tough week; this week makes last week’s caffeine withdrawal seem like a cake walk. Only eating raw (uncooked) super veggies like kale and collard greens, accompanied with homemade dressings gave my body a big shock, […]
Preparing for 21 Days of Cleansing
If you remember way back a week ago, we hosted a giveaway where two winners got a seat in Danielle’s Nourish: 21 Days of Cleansing Program! It’s a hard core detoxing plan, where you spend four weeks (one week prep + three weeks on a specific meal plan) rebuilding your body and lifestyle. I am […]
The Next Superfood You Should Try: Seaweed
Seaweed is an amazing superfood straight from the sea! Also known as marine algae, it’s loaded with important minerals and trace elements. Sea veggies are often classified into three groups: red algae, green algae and brown algae. Brown algae includes kombu, kelp, wakame, and arame, and are among the highest in iodine. Red algae includes dulse […]
[EXTENDED] Win a Seat in the Nourish: 21 Days of Clean Eating Program!
* UPDATE: We extended the deadline to 12PM Eastern on Thursday, April 14th! There’s still time to enter! Get excited––because we are! We teamed up with registered dietitian and frequent contributor to our blog, Danielle Omar, to bring you the latest and greatest giveaway yet! Two lucky winners will get to participate in Danielle’s exclusive […]
5 Foods to Help You Age Gracefully
Image by the Italian Voice We all want to age gracefully, right? I know I do. Whether it’s my skin, eyes, joints, bones, or brain, I want to do everything I can to not only age gracefully, but healthily. Luckily I have some control over the aging process, as my diet plays a huge […]
6 Quick Energy-Boosting Tips
How do I get more energy!? That’s probably the number one question I’m asked by clients and members of my Food Confidence community. Image by devra This is such an especially important topic for working women (and especially working moms). We are often told we can “have it all” and we certainly can, but sometimes […]
7-Day Healthy Skillet Dinner Plan
January is here in full force. It’s cold outside, the days are shorter, and everything feels a bit rushed. My taste buds are changing as well. My usual salad-based dinners are not as appealing and I’m craving dishes that bring warmth and comfort. As I’ve been adding more soup, stews, and chili to the dinner […]
12 Days of Cleansing
This January, we’re embarking on “12 Days of Cleansing.” Don’t worry, this cleanse is not a 12-day juice fast. Instead, we are saying goodbye to unhealthy habits. We are replacing them with new ways to help cleanse and support your body and bring out your healthiest self. Below are 12 ways you can cleanse your […]
