It occurred to me the other day, as I was cooking with a couple of different coconut products, that I probably use some part of this marvelous nut each day. It’s no wonder. Not only does coconut taste good, but it’s credited with numerous nutritional benefits, among them anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory. The coconut has…
Flowers are the perfect gift, always, for Mother’s Day… or a new nightgown, or an elegant bathrobe that she’d never buy herself. But there are some healthy goodies that you can slip your Mom on the side that might help her energy and boost her mood for the long term. I pulled together some healthy…
Unless you’ve been under a rock in the past week or so, you’ve seen the new Dove video where a portrait artist draws women in two ways; from their own description and from the description of others. The results are startling, as women describe sad looking, homely creatures, emphasizing their worst fears and insecurities about…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When USA Today asked me to me one of their “Age Proof Beauties”, I was flattered, but when I saw their “Modern Woman” magazine on the newsstands over the weekend, and I watched my mom tear up, I was grateful for the turns I’ve taken. I remember sitting in a Chanel company meeting years ago,…
Wonder what all those red peppers are for? I’m crazy for this easy Harvest Soup, made from the freshest ingredients, hopefully straight from your garden or farmers market. You’ll get all you need in one bowl; high Vitamin C from red peppers, beta carotene for your skin from carrots, and heart healthy lycopene from tomatoes….
It can be really hard to get going. Maybe you’ve taken a few months off, maybe you’re the queen of inconsistency, or maybe you just hate to exercise. You know it builds a healthy brain. You know how good it feels when you’re done. You love the feeling of muscles emerging, the word “toned” seems…
