I’m an avocado devotee. I use it in, well, whatever meals I can. Avocado works its way into my lunches, dinners, snacks, but also my desserts and morning smoothies! I love its creamy texture. I love the way it fills me up with healthy fats, fueling my workouts and giving me lasting energy throughout the […]
Leading level 2 of the Spark! cleanse for 10 days had really inspired me to go beyond my usual seasoning routine to find new ways of jazzing up my veggies and grains. While my usual go-to’s of lemon juice, olive oil, and sea salt are certainly tasty, after 10 days of them, you start craving […]
According to an article published on yahoo.com this week, experts are finding that sitting for prolonged periods of time can be harmful to our health – regardless of how healthy you eat or the amount you exercise. Research from the British Journal of Sports Medicine concluded that regardless of where we sit, if we’re sitting […]
Confession: I love coffee. But I gave up my daily, morning cup about 2 years ago, when I finally realized that instead of enjoying and savoring every sip, I would gulp it down because I had to (to avoid the nasty effects of caffeine withdrawal). I had wanted to go back to loving my coffee […]
I’ve been a fan of coconut oil for a while now. I use it on the griddle when I make a batch of my Sunday pancakes. I love it in baked goods, used as a healthy butter-substitute. And I like to add a dollop of it in my rice as it cooks, creating a delicious, […]
I wanted to take a moment and wish each and every one of you a wonderful, happy, healthy holiday! I hope you are enjoying your time with friends and family, coworkers and neighbors. And I hope you are remembering to breathe! In the midst of the chaos of the holiday season, it can be easy […]