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…
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…
A Place at the Table: one nation, underfed Actor Jeff Bridges comments, “If any other nation in the world treated their kids this way, we’d be at war.” He refers to hunger in America, an issue being brought to light by a new film called A Place at the Table. Hunger is not something normally…
There’s an issue swirling around us in America and it’s a dark undertone to our nation’s food system. It’s called GMO’s, or genetically modified foods. A few wealthy companies have board members in prominent places throughout our past and current government, and as a result GMO legislation appears to move quickly and safely throughout our…
Dear friends, I seldom get political on my blog, but I’ve decided that this issue is too important and needed to be shared. The media has grabbed hold of this issue, including Jon Stewart at the Daily Show, the NY Times, and The Huffington Post. If you don’t have the facts, please read the…
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…
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…
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,…
We all have our “thing”. Our weak spot, our food, or vice that can bring us to our knees. Sugar, wine, bread, cheese… COFFEE. Coffee can make you feel amazing, or it can drop you flat like an evil boyfriend. Maybe you’re fine with it, and you can take it or leave it. No drumming…
Headlines around the world blasted the news earlier this month, “Stanford Scientists Cast Doubt on Advantages of Organic Meat and Produce” Really? How can this be so? Organic farmers reacted, and chemical companies rejoiced. Was it true? The study, it seems, was full of holes. There was a comparable study, conducted by Kirsten Brandt of…
