Category Archives: Diets & Healthy Eating

What’s in your fridge?

Imagine having someone call and say that they want to photograph your fridge.  It’s sort of like having someone want to peek into your clothes closet.  I’d worry if I left bras and panties lying around. So it was with my fridge.  Well and Good NYC wanted to know..and I barely had time to pick…

Blue Monday / January’s side effect

Happy January, Sunshine! Not feeling quite so sunny? You’re not alone. It’s common this time of year to feel blue. The Europeans have identified the third Monday in January as the day when people feel the saddest, and they named it Blue Monday. It’s a reaction to the dark days of winter, the lack of…

Client Recipe//Nutritional Style Approved FLOURLESS PANCAKES

When Jennifer Elsner, a creative soul in many arenas, shared with me her latest creation from the kitchen, I knew we were on to something. A new feature of my website is born: Client Recipe // Nutritional Style Approved. As we finish off January with my first client recipe, I want to invite you to…

My cell phone rang. “Hey, it’s me. If you could only recommend 5 foods for your health, just 5, that are non-negotiable, what would they be?  What can’t you live without?” It was my sister.  I was shopping at Whole Foods when she called, and her timing was perfect. My sister was one of my…

Juice Cleansing; The Emotional Side

My husband and I recently did an eight-day juice fast… not a big deal for me, as a nutrition coach, but a pretty big step for my hub.  His idea of “green” was sautéed spinach and eggs, and healthy food means his morning protein smoothie.  But green juice?  Never. It turned out to be a…

Welcome, guests, to my risotto…

I have a long standing tradition of welcoming guests with risotto. It began when I lived in New York City, and I discovered the magic technique of stirring a pan of creamy rice over an open flame, and inviting guests to join in to help with the stirring.  Friends from uptown and down in Manhattan…

Chocolate-Avo Smoothie

I whipped up this smoothie for ABC TV yesterday, and show host Melanie Hastings loved it. This is similar to my Goddess Shake, a favorite of my readers and clients, but without banana.  I used an avocado instead for it’s creamy texture and added healthy nutrient boost. Ingredients 1/2 avocado 2 cups almond milk 1…

Foods for Age Proof Beauty

It can be difficult to tell a woman’s age. Have you ever met a woman whom you’re sure is much older than you, and you find out that she’s 5 years younger? Or you’re certain your boss is the same age as you, and you discover that she’s 10 years older? It happens in those…

Holli’s Green Juice

Getting your greens from green juice, or a green smoothie, is an upbeat, concentrated, liquid vitamin pill of happiness. Green juice will make your spirits soar, give you clarity, and more energy than you can imagine. Try this easy one today. It’s my favorite go-to Greenie! You know I like to keep it simple. Ingredients…

Holli’s Tea Pantry

I’m not a coffee girl, as I’ve shared, so teas and warming drinks help me get through the day. I believe that almost anything can be solved by a warm cup of something.. My favorite mug,  an electric tea pot, and the occasional drop of liquid stevia or raw honey is heaven in a cup….