HOW to MAKE THIS NEW YEAR BETTER THAN YOUR LAST!

Did you make resolutions last year?  Did you keep them?  If not, what kept you from keeping them?  What would you like to improve in in your life? Would you like to be a healthier weight?  Have better sleep?  Less stress? Increased libido?  Better relationships? Make a list of everything you want for yourself.  No dream too big. No desire too ridiculous. Circle what you … Continue reading HOW to MAKE THIS NEW YEAR BETTER THAN YOUR LAST!

RANT: How Will You Beat the Holiday Treats?

AS the holiday parties roll in, if NOT ‘going glutton’ is a goal, which of the following options is the best healthy approach? A) Hibernation Avoid over eating this holiday with this new fad.  All the celebs are doing it! And it WORKS! Bears have been doing it for years, and though they also eat a low carb diet of prey meat, over the recent decades, they’ve gained access to … Continue reading RANT: How Will You Beat the Holiday Treats?

RECIPE: Banana Nut Smoothie with Nibs

  Ditch the banana nut muffin and latte for this delicious treat.  The nuts and seeds pack micronutrients and proteins to keep you sated all morning long and the nutritionally dense nibs give your the extra perk you need when you are lacking Zzzzzz’s! In a Blender combine: 1 frozen banana (can use room temp banana and 3-4 cubes of ice instead) 1/2 cup almond … Continue reading RECIPE: Banana Nut Smoothie with Nibs

RECIPE: Yum Muffins

Have you ever checked out the ingredients in a store-bought muffin? Don’t! Well, do, so you are informed, but just avoid store-bought muffins because the contents are frightening.  Not to mention the caloric burden (like 500 calories a pop!) Same is true for “fresh-baked” muffins you buy at most coffee shops– ahem, Starbucks, I’m talking to you too. Luckily for us all, I’ve got a … Continue reading RECIPE: Yum Muffins

RECIPE: Cauliflower and Coconut Smoothie

Cauliflowers look like gigantic snowballs dontchya think? And coconut, like little snow flakes. This may not be an obvious choice for a winter smoothie concoction… I do like to try new things, but typically I like my cauliflower whipped and warm and served up with my good friend, cheese. But this is a great way to detox AND get in some healthy nutrients this holiday … Continue reading RECIPE: Cauliflower and Coconut Smoothie