How many of us decided “It would be fun to have a few friends over for the holidays” and then realized we were in WAY over heads?? Well, I have BEEN there! Kind of a lot, actually 😬. BUT, I’d like to think that I’ve actually learned enough lessons along the way that I can […]
Many of us have a love-hate relationship with the holidays: we love the festivities, the food, and the camaraderie but we dread the hustle-bustle craziness of it all. Is it even possible to ENJOY the holidays as an adult?? Why, yes, it is 🙂 You can avoid over committing this holiday season! Here are my
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How many of us have blown an eating regimen, said something completely inappropriate, or fallen asleep in the middle of a party…all at the mercy of alcohol? Well, no more! The BEST Mocktails for every occasion are here to save the day! First off, you may be wondering…why do I want a Mocktail, exactly…? In
If you’re reading this, I’m going to venture to say that you’ve been on the diet train before. So many of us spend YEARS going on diets, losing weight and then gaining it back. And for what? Disappointment. Discouragement. Disillusionment. And when we hit a certain point in our lives (say, the biological age of
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Most of us already know what studies have shown: Americans are working too much and taking too little time off. Oh, and we’re a pretty stressed-out bunch. Read on to find out how you can release stress. Welcome to the latest installment of the 9-post series based on my recent read: Blue Zones: 9 Lessons
One of the first things I noticed when COVID struck and we were all doing the shelter-in-place thing was that my waistline got bigger… Not because I was eating differently but simply because I just wasn’t MOVING as much as I used to. So, I started walking and focusing on workouts but then I thought
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This might sound a bit odd: what does spirituality have to do with health? Well, as it turns out, a lot! Keep reading to find out the importance of spirituality for health. In my nutritional coaching training, we were taught the three pillars to health: Physical health (nutrition + exercise) Psychological health (mindset, ability to
Some of us are lucky enough to know what it is we are meant for on this earth from the get-go. Others start down one path and take a few detours until finding the one that fits them best. But no matter how we get there, finding our life’s purpose or mission is not only
How to host a Clean Thanksgiving and that tastes fantastic and makes you feel great! How many of us have found ourselves slumped on the couch after Thanksgiving dinner, stuffed (well, over-stuffed) and lethargic? It takes us a couple of days to even recover from all the heavy foods, drinks, and desserts! Well, what
Hi Everyone! ‘Tis the season to make and eat food deliciousness for 45 days straight!! And what is the FIRST thing your guests will want when they walk through that door (besides a delicious beverage)… Appetizers!! Appetizers are great because you can either have a few before a big meal (like Thanksgiving, for example) or
A lot of women come to me confused about what to eat. There’s a lot of conflicting information out there and it can be hard to figure it all out! If you’ve been wondering how to eat more plants, keep reading! In his most recent book, Darin Olien (of Netflix ‘Down to Earth’ fame) says
I know many ladies out there are going to love this one! Read carefully, though, so you can ensure you are getting the benefits of drinking red wine without many of the drawbacks. To that end, let’s get started on the latest installment of the 9-post series based on my recent read: Blue Zones: 9
Ah, Halloween. The quintessential American holiday. When I lived abroad, it seemed so weird that nobody dressed up in costumes and handed out candy to strange children showing up at the door…not that we’ll be doing that this year (thanks, Corona). But, thanks to the magic of our food system, there will likely still be
If you have been following the blog, I am doing a 9-post series based on my recent read: Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest. This is how you can can eat for longevity. This week is Secret #2: Hara Hachi Bu. If you haven’t read Secret #1
I love reading about health and wellness and recently finished a book about the healthiest cultures on the planet, called Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest. If you love this sort of thing, I highly recommend you read the book! If you want the highlights, however, you
Ah, Vancouver: Cosmopolitan, refined, diverse, and sometimes referred to as “Hollywood North.” This was my first trip into the city proper and it did not disappoint. So many food options, such a range of flavors and cuisines, and such wonderful people! Canadians, as you know, take politeness to a new level and this was even
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For many people, Vegas is the city of revelry, debauchery and general tom-foolery…but, for me, it’s a whole new city of food to explore! Now, as a native Californian, I am no stranger to Vegas. The Vegas of my youth – that of $3 all-you-can-eat steak and lobster buffets (pronounced “BOO-fays”) no longer exists. It
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Need some ideas for healthy snacking these days? I got you covered! Because, my friends, we are in a FEAST of snacking right now, amiright?? Many of us are home all day, steps away from the kitchen and we’re bored…or just sick of being stuck in the house! So, we snack. And we nibble. And
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One of the things I love about baking is making people happy. Have you ever seen the look of surprise and gratitude on the face of someone for whom you’ve baked their favorite treat? Baking didn’t used to be so astonishing – everyone did it! They brought their baked goods to potlucks, to neighbors who
Ah, Greece feels like a lifetime ago but it was just last month – can you believe it?! I know it sounds cliché but it was a total and complete paradise. Why, oh why, did I only stay for two days?? Well, we can’t all be born with foresight (or intelligent thought) but at least