It’s the year of quinoa, according to the United Nations, so I chose a delicious recipe from my friend, Jared Koch’s new cookbook that he wrote with Jill Silverman Hough. It’s called the Clean Plates Cookbook, and it looks like a must have for you healthy foodies who love easy recipes. Quinoa Salad with Arugula…
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…
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…
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….
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…
These snack bars are raw, vegan, and super healthy. They’re also the easiest bars to make. Whip up a batch of Easy Snack Bars this week and watch them disappear!. Ingredients 2 cups raw cashews 2 cups pitted medjool dates Optional additions: –2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp lemon zest –2 tbsp raw cacao…
This healthy ice cream has become an almost daily treat in my home. It’s highly addictive, high in protein, and creamy delicious! Nut Ice Cream Ingredients makes 2 generous servings 1 banana 1/4 cup raw pecans 1/4 cup raw almonds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 packet stevia to taste (you can also use a 1/4…
It’s summer, it’s bathing suit season, and it’s all around us. I grew up with it, in a family of 4 daughters. I’ve lived my life with it, as a woman who has lots of women friends. I hear it almost daily, as a nutrition coach. I’m talking about women complaining about their bodies; shining…
Quinoa looks and tastes like a grain, but actually a seed that’s easy to make, readily digestible, and high in protein. It’s a great option if you’re looking for plant-based protein sources. With this combination of protein, fiber, and vegetables, this salad can be delicious lunch as well as a side dish. This is my…
The number “70″ kept popping up last week. Not 70 pumpkin seeds, but 70 as an AGE, and it inspired me to sit down and wrap my head around this number. Here’s why.. It started with The Atlantic magazine FOOD SUMMIT, in Washington, DC last week, where Martha Stewart was headlining the event. I’ve admired…
