The warmer weather (finally) is making me want to get out and move, so I thought I’d share my favorite sports recovery drink with you. This is great for boosting brain power too, so for days when you’re bonding with your desk and Mac, this will work. Chia seeds are one of my favorites superfood…
My sister’s husband is set in his ways. He’s in good health, and he maintains his ideal weight, but he eats like a big kid. He makes faces at veggies, and the idea of drinking anything green makes him walk away shaking his head. On a recent visit there, my veggie-eating son found his behavior…
I had so many wonderful reactions to the Creamy Sunchoke Soup from a few weeks ago, I thought I’d keep going and share satisfying ways to end your winter season, and cleanse your palette for upcoming tender spring vegetables. This luscious soup is quick and easy to make; the coconut milk gives it a creamy…
I am excited to let you know about an incredible FREE online event “The Holistic Weight Loss World Summit” that begins April 1st. This is going to be good! For 30 life changing days, 30 of the world’s leading experts (including me) in natural weight loss and holistic health will share their breakthrough tools, techniques…
The winner of our contest to win The Blood Sugar Solution Cookbook, by Mark Hyman, MD is Abby White! Abby submitted this Kale, Cherry, Pistachio and Brussels Salad in a Jar to us, and it made us want to stop everything and try it. Brussels and kale are in season right now, so grab some…
Photographer Chelsea Fullerton and designer Jennifer Elsner joined me at our farm a few weeks ago to photograph recipes for my new website, coming later this year. Chelsea took photos of a brunch I served for my husband and friends after a trail ride, and then Camille Styles decided to feature it. You get to…
Sunchokes are a tuber that tastes a little bit like an artichoke heart when cooked, and can taste like a water chestnut when sliced raw. I love anything tasting like artichoke, so this soup is something I crave. Sunchokes are rich in inulin, a prebiotic carbohydrate that stimulates good bacteria; translation, these are good for…
I’m running a contest! Dr. Hyman, author of the new The Blood Sugar Solution is giving a free cookbook to the reader of my choice, so here are the rules: Send me your favorite, healthy recipe, with a photo if possible, and we’ll pick the best one to feature in my blog, AND win a…
In a recent interview, I was asked the most important thing I did that got me out of a health crisis towards vibrant health and subsequently, a career in nutrition. It was an easy answer. I entered my kitchen. I began to cook daily, with fresh, local, seasonal organic ingredients. I still do, but let’s…
People refer to Marie Forleo as Tony Robbins in a skirt, or the new Oprah, or the next big thing. Marie Forleo helped me shine bright like a diamond.. I met Marie two years ago; my business had received some international press, and I needed help fast. A mutual friend introduced me to Marie, and…
