School is finally out, which means we can finally start to enjoy summer! Summertime is fun but it can pose some challenges. Like being out all day and then scrambling for dinner, which leads you to resorting to yet another burger or hot dog on the grill. Hmm, how many nights have you had a burger this week? Or, instead of waiting to have your glass of wine on the weekend, you enjoy one today (and tomorrow) because everyday feels like a Friday! And don’t forget the frequent trips to the ice cream ...
Best Foods to Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage
Summer is coming and boy, do I love to scoop up the sunshine! It is a definite mood-booster and a natural way to get the vital vitamin D for improving your immune system and bone health. However, we have to be careful with those golden rays. Too much UV exposure from the sun can cause accelerated aging, wrinkles and cancer. Who wants that? The key is to strike a balance. We can protect our skin with hats, sunscreen and eat the foods that have UV protective powers. I bet you didn’t know ...
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 ...
Let’s Detox Together!
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year to set new goals for my body, mind and spirit. For me, the best way to get started is to do a cleanse which will detox and rid the body and mind of bad habits and bring on new energizing thoughts, patterns and foods. Here are two of the delicious smoothies you will be drinking - Beet Treat and Raspberry Smoothie. Here’s a preview of What’s in & What’s out: The Simple 7 Foods What They Are & Why You Need Them: 1. ...
Quick Fresh Summer Meals
I am all for saving time, especially in the summer: who wants to be in the kitchen? This week’s recipes save time by sharing ingredients. Spend 5 extra minutes today for 3 meals instead of one! I like to serve my Crab Mango Avocado Salad with Citrus Dressing at a luncheon or for dinner on super hot days with a side of Gluten-Free Corn Muffins with Orange Zest. The Caribbean Quinoa Salad ingredients can all be prepped in advance. And the Salmon Burgers with Teriyaki Glaze & Mango Salsa? ...
Anti-Aging Nutrients found in Chicken Watercress Salad with Curry Mango Dressing
I recently gave a presentation at the Winchester Farmers Market. The focus was on the veggie’s in season now, like radishes and watercress, that offer anti-aging properties. There are three cardinal goals for slowing the aging process: Boost blood flow Reduce oxidation (increase anti-oxidants) Minimize inflammation Prepare this unique salad with a Mango Curry dressing. Then finish out the meal with a chunk of my Dark Chocolate Goji Bark and you will meet all those 3 cardinal ...