Yoga. Chocolate. Time with friends. Snuggling up to a good book. What matters most to you? WHAT: One lucky winner in the U.S. will win a year’s supply of their favorite attune foods’ product. WHEN: March 16th – May 16th HOW: Upload a photo of yourself on your Facebook wall with something that matters most … Read more →
Yummy recipe from my friend Melissa…
I recently quit coffee…I know, it is heartbreaking but living without heartburn is worth it. My friend Melissa Wheeler, an aspiring RD wrote this recipe and I had to share. Maybe I can eat coffee? Research has suggested that the antioxidants consumed from moderate coffee drinking (two to four 8oz cups per day) may reduce … Read more →
American Wasteland
I came across an interesting article in the CUESA.org newsletter about a new book titled “American Wasteland” by Jonathan Bloom. In it, he examines just how much of the food we produce in America is wasted or thrown out, the reasoning behind it, and how much it negatively impacts our environment. Just how much food … Read more →
Polenza..what the heck is that?
Polenza? A Polenta based Lasagna of course! Another recipe from Barry–what will he come up with next? This dish is easy, flavorful, healthy and can be made with a variety of ingredients. The key is using FRESH ingredients- nothing canned. First make the polenta. Polenta is a 4 to 1 mix, 4 cups water brought … Read more →
Check out Attune Foods!
Happy new year everyone! I am thrilled to announce that I am now a Brand Ambassador for Attune Foods. I love this company because they pride themselves on using high quality products. They focus on keeping their foods clean and are continually trying to improve themselves. In addition, the probiotics they provide are fantastic for … Read more →
Stay Slim Through Perimenopause
I was just recently quoted in a blog about a very popular topic. Almost all my 40+ female clients struggle with keeping their weight and body shape under control. It is beyond frustrating! Holly St. Lifer is a writer I work with with and she just posted a great article to her blog. Click here … Read more →
Barry’s Roma Sauce…Part 2
When we last left our intrepid chef, Barry had just finished putting together the Roma sauce and it was simmering on med low heat. He is back with part 2 and boy does it look good! To start: At this point, stir in one large tablespoon of Patak’s hot curry paste. The amount here is … Read more →
Seeing Orange
It is that time of year. I feel like I am seeing orange with all the pumpkins, squash and sweet potatoes I am eating. So good! The trademark color is due to its extremely high beta-carotene content, a powerful anti-oxidant that our bodies can convert into Vitamin A and helps protect our eyesight. Several folks … Read more →
Perfecting the Snack. Check me out on TV!
I am on Home with Lisa Quinn on the Live Well Network discussing Snacking 101. Click here to watch! I talk about some important points so let’s debrief: Is it really hypoglycemia? Many of us think we have severe blood sugar drops, but that is not usually the case. While of course diabetes is a … Read more →
Over-40 Tips to Stave Off Holiday Weight Gain
I was just quoted in a blog about keeping the weight off this holiday season. Click here to check it out!