The "Mediterranean Diet" has always been thought of as a good heart healthy diet and it just got another scientific thumbs up. Here is how Dr. Ann Kulze, renowned authority in the areas of nutrition, healthy lifestyles and disease prevention, describes the study and it's results: "In this landmark evaluation, researchers placed almost 7,500 older adults with risk factors for heart disease on one of three diet plans - a Mediterranean diet where most of the fats were from extra-virgin olive ...
Family Valentine Dinner
How did you spend your Day of Love? Yes, I know Valentine's Day has been commercialized, but it is still a day to celebrate LOVE. I don't just mean the romantic feeling of love but fact that we are all made from love, God's love. We are love to the very core. It is part of our natural state. However, sometimes when we let our fears, anger, jealousy, or pride pull us away from that natural state, it can get in the way of our love for others and even ourselves. So, although the day was ...
Why is it Important to Cleanse?
Well, it's that time of year: post-holiday, post-parties, and almost post-football, and we are feeling the effects of our indulgences. Tight waistbands, puffiness and sluggishness. Our new year's resolution -- to "Get Back in Shape" -- hasn't quite come to fruition. So how do we get out of this rut and start feeling vibrant and energized? The first step to losing weight and getting on a healthier track is to Cleanse and remove toxins from the body that are preventing you from losing ...
Healthy Comforting Recipes for a Winter Weekend
If you are like me - you have made a few health related resolutions for 2013 Start your day with a power breakfast Eat more greens Move the bod every day Reduce sugar and gluten Here is an example of a typical winter weekend day. You will see how easy it is to accomplish all of your new health resolutions and have a blast doing it! To start your morning, try this new twist on oatmeal: Coconut Oatmeal. I like to use dates to sweeten my oatmeal. You ...
Almost there! Healthy Holidays!
The best way to handle the stress of the final run up to the holidays? Be prepared! For me, that means thinking and cooking ahead. When will you need some extra time? Be it morning or night, I've got some tricks up my holiday sleeves that I would like to share with you. Smoothie for Breakfast: make mine a double! Nothing starts the day off right like a healthy, color- and vitamin-infused Kale Pineapple Smoothie. So tasty, your kids will drink them; so energy-filled, you'll swear by them. ...
How to Thrive During the Holidays
I just love the Christmas season -- the music, gathering of family and friends, Midnight mass and of course, the holiday fare. But with so much to do, we tend to stress out and focus on just "surviving" the holidays. This year you don't have to just survive, let's Thrive by embracing the all the wonderful gifts that the holiday season has to offer. Here are a few tips and recipes I would like to share so You can Thrive during the holidays. 1. Set your daily holiday intention Before ...
Harvest Appetizers and Snacks
Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes! Do you have an abundance of tomatoes that you don't know what to do with? You must try my Roasted Tomato recipe. It's one of my fav's because it is sooo simple, flavorful, versatile, annnd not to mention healthy! You will find that this comforting appetizer brings your guests around the table, promoting conversation and great noshing. If you have any leftovers they can really jazz up your eggs, wrap, or pasta dish. The best part is you can put all those ...
Try Napa Cabbage and make this Fresh Asian Slaw
I love September !! Although summer is one of my favorite times of the year, I enjoy what September brings to my life -a sense of order, and a new beginning. For me, it's the perfect opportunity to create a new intention. - Like-Trying a new vegetable recipe each week! How about you ? Do you want to join me in with this intention? Today it is warm and sunny. I cherish these opportunities to be on the back patio grilling dinner. This Asian Slaw is the perfect side dish to add to ...
Back to School Power Snack Lunch Presentation
Missed my Back to School Power Snack presentation at the Winchester Farmers Market? Well you are in luck! Thanks to our Farmers Market "Techie" Shukong who filmed the presentation you will be able will hear all the great back to school snack tips! Just look how much the kids enjoyed the gluten free Chocolate Chip cookies. For the cookie recipe go to Back to School Breakfast And Snacks Enjoy! ...
Grilled Salmon Topped with Edamame Hummus and Pineapple
This has been on of my Fav's this summer! Brush a Trader Joe's Premium Salmon Burger with Soy Vay Teriyaki Sauce found at Trader Joes. You can make your own, but this is easier. I like this brand because it is made with fresh ingredients and has no preservatives. For added sweetness take some pineapple,brush it with the teriyaki sauce and grill with the salmon. After you have grilled the salmon spread it with My EDAMAME HUMMUS Recipe then top with the grilled pineapple. Super yum! You ...