Summer is in full swing and the temperatures are hot! Yes in the desert it is a “dry” heat but I don’t care how dry it is, 120 degrees is hot! Fortunately we don’t have many of those 120 degree days but our summers are well known for triple digit heat. Even though we don’t […]
Category: Healthy Foods
Why Do We Fart?
You are in an important meeting when you feel air starting to move around your insides. You clamp your butt cheeks together trying desperately to hold it in. In your head you are begging your body not to do this now! Then it happens. You fart. The word “fart” comes from the Old English “feortan” […]
Summer Recipes
It’s summertime and the weather is hot! Here are some delicious and cool recipes for summer. [Serves 1] INGREDIENTS ½ bunch kale 1 handful spinach 1 cup frozen peaches ½ cup coconut water Blend and enjoy! Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Basil, Mint Dressing [Serves 2] INGREDIENTS 4 cups baby spinach […]
Artificial Flavors
As a kid it was a special treat to get a Nehi grape soda. Even to this day I can still remember the taste of that grape soda because it tasted purple. If you’ve ever had one you know what I mean, it doesn’t take like a grape, it tastes like the color purple. It […]
Constipation
Constipation is more common than most people think. And there are lots of things you can do to keep food moving right through you (without sticking around for too long). We’ve all heard to eat more prunes, right? But there are lots of things you can eat, drink, and do beyond prunes. Constipation is the […]
5 Common Food Thickeners
Thickeners are one of many ingredients added to processed foods. And they do just that: thicken. They absorb water and form a gel-like consistency. They’re often used to make foods thick and creamy, without having to add a lot of fat. Thickeners also tend to emulsify and stabilize foods they’re added to. Emulsification allows fats […]
Food Processing
The world of food can be so confusing at times. There was a time when it was clear what food was – it came directly from nature – whether foraging, hunting, or farming. Now there are so many things we eat that don’t resemble a natural food. Michael Pollan has a famous quote, he said: […]
5 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
A bottle of high quality apple cider vinegar is as useful in the kitchen cabinet as it is in the medicine cabinet. So much more than an ingredient in salad dressing, apple cider vinegar is antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. With a high concentration of acetic acid it improves the body’s ability to absorb minerals from […]
4 Recipes for Fun Healthy Food
Easy Breakfast Burrito INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon coconut oil 4-5 kale leaves shredded or cut into ribbons 2 eggs Lettuce leaf 4-5 basil leaves, chopped Half an avocado Sea salt and pepper Heat oil in a pan until melted, add kale and sauté until bright green and a bit wilted. Crack eggs into the kale and […]
Random Acts of Selfish
Clients that come to me for wellness coaching are looking for holistic ways to live a healthier lifestyle. They want to eat better, get more exercise, increase their energy, reduce stress or somehow balance their life. No matter what the goal I tell them all to start the same way…. PRACTICE RANDOM ACTS OF SELFISH […]
5 Tips for Healthy Skin
Your skin is amazing! It’s your largest organ and can help you look and feel fabulous. There are so many things that can go wrong with the skin: dryness, redness, blemishes, etc. Healthy skin is a reflection of internal health. There are items to put on top of your skin. (Click here for my blog about […]
Nutrition Label Updates
Anyone that cares about good nutrition and staying healthy should be familiar with nutrition labels. In 1990 the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) was passed. It requires all packaged foods to have nutrition labeling and use consistent terms. By 1994 the food ingredient panel, serving sizes and terms were standardized, and the nutrition label […]