Too often, people ask me: “How do you get brighter skin? I want to have a HEALTHY GLOW.” Want to know the secret to a beautiful, healthy glowing skin? And no, it doesn’t come in a jar with a hefty price tag that you buy from the beauty counter at Bergdorf Goodman. Yes you […]
Energy SuperFood Balls Superfoods — we hear this word a lot lately. So what are superfoods? I wrote about superfoods for the Total Beauty Blog but here is a quick synopses: Superfoods are quality foods that deliver nutritional value far beyond what you’d get from average foods. A lot of clients ask me what is […]
When it comes to food, I always look for nourishment and functionality. I pay close attention to how my body feels and responds to the food I eat. If something doesn’t digest easy, I can immediately feel the discomfort in my tummy. And since that is not a pleasant feeling, I know better to avoid […]
ARE YOUR INSIDES UNHAPPY? And by insides I mean your digestive system? It is likely that you suffer from some type of digestive disorder – bloating, irritable bowel, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, reflux, gas, and things that sound too yuck to mention in print. You are not alone. Over 100 million Americans have digestive issues. Some […]
Beets. Perhaps you love them, or you don’t 🙂 I personally love them, whether roasted, pickled, or even raw. Yep RAW. Recently I discovered if you grate them raw and mix with carrots and cabbage, drizzle some tahini and applce cider vinegar and you’ve got a rawkin’ salad party! Some people say they […]
It appears that there is a lot of confusion when it comes to determining the right ways to maintain hydration. Some of the most frequently asked questions I get from athletes in my sports nutrition coaching are questions about hydration: How much water do we need to drink? Are eight glasses of water enough […]
Yes, cookies for BREAKFAST – you read that right! These cookies are full of nutrients, fiber and protein and are perfect for breakfast or a snack on the go. Dry Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats 2/3 cup hazelnut meal 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp fine ground sea […]
Ingredients: 2 large stalks kale A fistful of spinach 1 frozen banana 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 scoop Vega Sport Performance Protein (vanilla) 1/2 cup of ice Instructions: Place all ingredients in Vitamix or other high-speed blender, and blend on high until rich and creamy Pour into a glass and enjoy! ***Cooking Tip: Freeze […]
Servings: 2 Ingredients: 2 frozen bananas 1 cup frozen blackberries 1/2 inch fresh ginger 1/4 cup cashews 2 tsp lemon juice 3 tbsp almond milk Place all ingredients in Vitamix or any other high speed blender and mix well. Start by pulsing and then blend it all up until you reach a thick, smooth […]
#Gluten-Free #Grain-Free #Vegan I made these cupcakes for a friend’s Halloween Party and they were a hit! Everyone commented upon the depth and rich, pumpkin flavor of the essential vegetable in Autumn, and my fav – KABOCHA pumpkin 🙂 Dry Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin puree (I make fresh roasted kabocha pumpkin for homemade puree) 1/2 […]
