I often recommend dairy free milks, like coconut milk, almond, and hemp for a delicious milky beverage to add to your smoothies, or to top your granola, because many people are dairy intolerant or benefit from less dairy in their diet. Homemade nut and seed milks are best, of course, but I used to purchase…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I shared this collection of “power seeds” last week, on Let’s Talk Live, a talk on ABC-Channel 8. Seeds are an easily digestible source of protein, and offer several tasty, super ways to boost your health. 1) Flax seeds – help with digestion, they’re high in fiber and therefore a great addition to the diet…
You like to take responsibility for your own health, especially in today’s world of fast foods, gmo’s, and an abundance of overly processed snacks and nightly dinners. Doctor Mark Hyman, a former teacher of mine whom I greatly admire, has come up with a cutting edge, science based plan to help you out. Mark Hyman,MD…
Do you find it challenging, sometimes impossible, to stick to your healthy eating style in the winter? It can be even more challenging to begin a new eating style, as you struggle to resist heavy carbohydrates, and warm, fatty foods. You’re seeking comfort from the cold and dark months, and that mac and cheese tastes…
My chai recipe is warming, soothing and perfect for a chilly fall or winter day. I made this for ABC T.V.’s Let’s Talk Live show, and the hosts loved it. It’s also caffeine-free and vegan, if you skip the honey. For a raw version, use home-made almond or nut milk, which I did for my…
A new film made it’s debut recently, and it aims to shake things up like a dairy-free milkshake. Filmmaker Shira Lane has produced a film called Got the Facts on Milk?, otherwise known as “The Milk Documentary”, that made its debut on August 24 in L.A.. The film won numerous awards at international film festivals…
