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Beat the Summer Heat in the Kitchen

Summer! A glorious time of fresh air, beaches, hikes through nature, and…sweltering heat and humidity? Often, the heat index in summer can discourage us from eating well because we just don’t want to cook! Here are some tips for beating the summer heat. Eat food in the raw! If you…

July 5, 2016

General Health and Wellbeing, Grilling, Guest Post, Nutrition

Picnic, Smoothies, Summer heat

Shame on you!

Every crack is also an opening… begins the lovely poem by Mark Nepo. It was read out loud at grown-up sleep-away camp in Albuquerque where I, along with 24 other eager beavers, worked on the shame carried deep within. Lovingly dubbed “Shame Camp” by last year’s attendees, each of us…

June 23, 2016

IFS

Exiles, Firefighters, Internal Family Systems, Managers, Self

Pumpkin Oat Muffins

Start your day with these hardy and filling muffins bursting with flavor and mellow sweetness from nature’s own maple sugar. Great afternoon snack, too. Yield: 12 muffins Ingredients Muffin liners Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour (can substitute whole wheat for 1 cup) 1 1/2 cup quick…

May 2, 2016

Recipes

Morning breakfast to go, Sweet treat

Nutty and nice

Read health and food magazines. ‘Eat more whole grains’ is the charge. Although nutrition experts recommend increasing dietary fiber, grain confusion and carb-phobic attitudes prevent whole grain intake from being achieved. Why the whole grain buzz in the first place? First, let’s debunk the fear of carbs. Dieting mentality and the…

April 26, 2016

Carbohydrates, Diabetes, Diseases, Fiber, Fruit, Heart disease, High blood pressure, Vegetables

Gluten-free diet, Whole grain side dish

Up the ante with veggies

A goal of mine as a dietitian ‘that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans also recommends‘ is variety. Not only does food diversity ensure an abundance of vitamins and minerals, it keeps boredom and dinner ruts at bay. Epicurious has a brilliant chart for upping vegetables, flavor, and zing into several protein-rich frittata recipes (crustless quiche).…

February 29, 2016

Nutrition, Recipes, Vegetables

Crunchy vegetables, Exciting recipe, Frittata

Vegan tomato soup to chase winter’s chill

Vegan Tomato Soup Ingredients 1 medium sweet yellow onion 6 tablespoons Earth Balance Two 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes 46-ounce tomato juice 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable broth powder Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup sherry or white balsamic vinegar, optional 1 1/2 cups cashew cream 1/4 cup chopped fresh…

January 6, 2016

Nutrition, Recipes, Vegan

Cashew cream, Warm up to winter

Bah humbug to New Year’s resolutions

Yes, I mean that. Not because I’m perfect and have no more room for personal growth and expansion. Not at all. But because New Year’s resolutions stink! Resolutions derive from negativity and when we land after not achieving those resolutions, we land HARD. It’s so much worse afterwards. OK, I…

January 4, 2016

Exercise, General Health and Wellbeing, Nutrition

Intention, Mindfulness, New Year's Resolution

10-spice vegetable soup

The ultimate bowl of comfort food, made with a decadent creamy broth and loaded with an array of health-boosting spices and vegetables. Be sure to soak the cashews in water the night before (or for at least 2 hours) so they are ready when you plan to make the soup.…

December 20, 2015

Recipes, Spices, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian

I see you…

I see you Gratitude and immense love fill my heart this holiday season, a season of Light and Brilliance, a chance to celebrate the imperfections of us that make us perfect. In the darkness that prevails before the winter solstice, I pause to reflect on this amazing year of 2015.…

December 19, 2015

Self-reflection

Christmas, Diwali, Hanukah, Universal, Universal pulse

Top 9 plant-powered foods for optimal men’s health

Heart healthy It’s important to take some time out to appreciate the men in our lives. We love our dads, and we want to help keep them healthy and happy for years to come. Brothers, husbands, in-laws, sons. Guys, please make sure to include these 9 plant-powered foods for optimal…

December 19, 2015

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Beat the Summer Heat in the Kitchen

Shame on you!

Pumpkin Oat Muffins

Nutty and nice

Up the ante with veggies

Vegan tomato soup to chase winter’s chill

Bah humbug to New Year’s resolutions

10-spice vegetable soup

I see you…

Top 9 plant-powered foods for optimal men’s health

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