Hello friends! One of my favorite things about the holiday season is that it gives me an opportunity to give a gift fro the heart. For me that generally means making a gift from the kitchen. This family tradition started when I was a young girl and the tradition still continues. You may be thinking. “Nice idea Denise but who has time for that?” Take a look at this short video that shows you how simple and quick giving from the heart can ...
Roasted Sweet Potato, Cauliflower Veggie Bowl with Lemon Parsley Dressing
JOY! Your college student is on his or her way home for Thanksgiving ???? Worry- they are vegan and your stumped about what to feed them! I can so relate- I had a similar experience and this is how I handled it My daughter had her high school friends over one evening. I offered to make them dinner before heading out for the evening. I don’t know about you, but preparing a meal for a group of young women is getting complicated – This is what I hear “I don’t want anything that will make me ...
The Energized Body New Business Venture
Bruce Springsteen and My Spiritual Team are Talking- Here's What They're Saying Hello Friends Its been a while, and boy is it nice to be back! This post is a little long but bear with me, I promise this is not a trend! You may be wondering why Bruce and my spiritual team which includes Jesus, Mary, and my Guardian Angels and are talking to little o'l me. Well, because I asked for help. This past year has been a transitional, stressful year for our family - my husband Pete accepted a job ...
Healthy Exercising
Laura is back this week, with a great take on gazpacho. It features watermelon, the ultimate summer fruit! -- Denise It’s hard to believe summer is almost over! I am so happy I met Denise when I did so I could feel healthier for the warm weather. Her healthy eating system has enabled me to 1) fit into my summer wardrobe and 2) feel inspired to be active outside. My 2-year-old daughter and I have come up with a great routine in our week. Friday night is “girl’s night,” while dad is ...
Healthy Snacks to Fuel The Body
Hello friends! Last week, I talked about why it was important to incorporate more raw plant-based foods into your diet. Why? Because I know that plant-based foods can be so protective for the body - keeping it vibrant and free from disease. And another reason: I’m human - some of the summer temptations have triumphed over my good intentions. I am going to use the month of August as a launching pad to get back in shape and have a healthy routine in place before jumping into the ever-busy ...
Introducing Laura Henry-Zoubir!
Hello friends, I’m so excited to be welcoming Laura Henry-Zoubir to The Energized Body. She will be sharing her culinary expertise on the blog each month, from the perspective of a busy working mom on a mission to get lean and stay healthy. I used Laura’s Kale Pesto while vacationing at the lake - big, big hit! Check it out HERE or you can find it in my Healthy Summer Strategies Booklet. I love learning new recipes, especially when it’s from a different culture. I have guests ...
Safe Sunscreen & A Summer Smoothie!
Growing up, I spent my summers on Lake Wawasee in Indiana. It was, and still is, one of my favorite places on Earth! I have very fair skin and back in the day, I used to spend hours in the water and burn like crazy -- I remember not being happy having to swim in a big white t-shirt. Now, we have some pretty potent sunscreens that are almost like wearing a t-shirt. But you have to have the right ingredients to do the job without adding harmful toxins. So what are the chemicals and toxins we ...
Overindulged? 3 Strategies to Get Back On Track
We have all been there before - holidays, vacations, and parties add up and before we know it, we have had too many sweets, rich foods or cocktails. Celebrating with family and friends is always good but there comes a time when we need to return to our healthy routine. These are three strategies that I use when I need to get back on track. It is also how I like to start my Mondays. 1. Go Green! Start your morning with a Green Smoothie - to give your body a jolt of power nutrients that is easy ...
Let Go, Lose Weight
For Christians, early spring brings the 40 days of Lent. As a kid, I didn’t look forward to it. Lent began with ashes on your forehead and having to give up candy for what seemed like forever! Now, I actually look forward to it. It’s a time to be quiet, reflect and let go of some of the routines or habits that can inhibit true personal and spiritual growth. This year, I gave up alcohol for Lent. I will admit that I was a little scared that I couldn’t stick to it. Would I have as much fun at ...
My 5 Morning Musts
What we know today about heart disease, diabetes, cancer, dementia and many autoimmune diseases is that one of the causes is chronic inflammation. Unfortunately, our typical American lifestyle and diet can be the root cause of chronic inflammation in our body. Things like Stress Lack of sleep Pollution Smoking Lack of exercise Diet heavy in processed foods and sugar The good news is that you can control a number of the factors that cause inflammation. Getting plenty of ...