RECIPE: Nice Cream Milkshake

I scream and dream of ice cream.  In fact, I just polished off a pint , with little help, last night.  Not ideal I know, but it was all natural.  (Plus, do as I say, not as I do, right?) Thankfully, I have this healthy, easy recipe to curb the ice cream cravings: In a blender combine: 1 cup ice 1 can Lite Organic Coconut … Continue reading RECIPE: Nice Cream Milkshake

RULE: Shop Farmer’s Markets

As I kid, I remember my friend Kendall’s dad getting up super early on Saturdays to go a “farmer’s market”. I wasn’t’ familiar with this term or this place that was 40 miles away; and I certainly couldn’t fathom why someone would set an alarm to wake up before the sun, to drive an hour to this ‘farmer’s market’ just because they had ‘the best … Continue reading RULE: Shop Farmer’s Markets

RECIPE: Corn and Cumber Salad (or Salsa)

This Dish is super easy, colorful, and healthy. It’s delicious atop a bed of greens, as a chutney on fish, as a salsa with chips, or all by itself!  Serve at room temperature or cold.  Great to whip up in a flash if you need a quick dish for a party, for your self or for your kids! Mix together 1 can organic corn 1 … Continue reading RECIPE: Corn and Cumber Salad (or Salsa)

RECIPE: Italian Chicken Casserole

Who likes Italian food!? Who wants an Easy, Healthy, Tasty supper that doesn’t disappoint?! If you answered “yes” to one or both of these questions, keep reading. If you answered “no”, then, well, I just don’t know what to do with you. 1 large bag of thawed frozen chicken strips (hormone free of course) 1-2 cups chopped mushrooms (I totally cheat and get pre-washed, pre-sliced … Continue reading RECIPE: Italian Chicken Casserole

RANT: Stop Skin Break Outs!

I suffered (and still do) with annoying acne breaks outs most of my life I have tried birth control, antibiotics, topicals, retinA, regular facials, topical bat feces (just kidding, but I felt like I had tried everything!) Finally a Naturopath told me what I kinda’ already knew: Your skin is a filter and when the organs (liver, kidneys and bowels) that normally do your filtering (of … Continue reading RANT: Stop Skin Break Outs!

RECIPE: Salmon and Goat Cheese Appetizer

Got a party to hit and don’t know what to bring? Or hosting a roof-top or backyard BBQ and want to bring your A-game and keep the menu healthy, but only have 3 minutes to spend on an app? Have I got the recipe for you. You ready? start your timer… You need: 2-4 oz Store bought, pre-packaged wild Alaskan salmon 3-6 oz of prepackaged … Continue reading RECIPE: Salmon and Goat Cheese Appetizer

RULE: 5 Ways toTravel Smart

I get it. It’s hard to eat right when you travel. But is it? Or do we simply succumb  to convenience and temptation, buying something in a rush at the airport or ordering 3 courses because “work is paying for it”.  Sure, eating out healthfully, whether for business or pleasure, can be tricky.  But if you PLAN AHEAD, you don’t have to pork out when … Continue reading RULE: 5 Ways toTravel Smart

RECIPE: Pea Pesto Shrimp Linguine

One of my clients told me about a fabulous pea pesto recipe. I somehow miss placed the link, but in my usual fashion, I threw a few things together to create my own version, and holy moly this dish was good! (And my presentation gets an A+ too don’t you think? It’s amazing what a little fresh basil and parmesan shavings will do as a … Continue reading RECIPE: Pea Pesto Shrimp Linguine