RULE: Crowd Out

If you’re like me, forcing myself to eat salads or fish, results in me NOT wanting salads and fish. (And then my eating lots of other things I enjoy because I’d felt I’d been depriving myself of them.)  Opting to eat something “because I know I should” robs you of the delicious meal experience.  Sound strange? It’s like if your mom sets you up on a … Continue reading RULE: Crowd Out

RECIPE: Raccoon Eyes

You’ve heard of “Ants on a Log”?  Well now you can add these, silly, tasty treats to your nutritious but fun snack repertoire.  Raccoon eyes are a healthy dessert for you or your kiddos!  Simple to make and yummy to eat. [Insert joke about a “not-so-blind-date” here] INGREDIENTS: Medjool Dates, pitted and halved Almond or peanut butter Chocolate Chips INSTRUCTIONS: Select 3-10 Medjool dates, cut them in … Continue reading RECIPE: Raccoon Eyes

RECIPE: Mexican Quiche Cups

Want a speedy, spicy, savory breakfast that’ll keep you full all morning long? Whip these Mexi-Cups!  Recipe makes 6 so you can start your morning right all week long! INGREDIENTS: 6 eggs from Farm raised, cage-free, hormone-free chickens 3 Tbsp filtered water 1/4 onion, chopped 1 handful of arugula, chopped 18 grape tomatoes, chopped parmesan cheese  (optional) Sea Salt and Pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS: 1.Preheat Oven … Continue reading RECIPE: Mexican Quiche Cups

Catch Some ZZZzzzzz’s

Ever noticed how many coffee shops there are? Why do you think that is? Because none of us get enough sleep! “Yeah yeah yeah, I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Clever, except that sleep is essential for brain rest Sleep is when the body heals and repairs itself. All kinds of junk assaults your system: polluted air, chemicals in our food, a heavy night of partying, your jerk-hole … Continue reading Catch Some ZZZzzzzz’s

RANT: Catch Some ZZZzzzzz’s

Ever noticed how many coffee shops there are? Why do you think that is? Because none of us get enough sleep! “Yeah yeah yeah, I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Clever, except that sleep is essential for brain rest Sleep is when the body heals and repairs itself. All kinds of junk assaults your system: polluted air, chemicals in our food, a heavy night of partying, your jerk-hole … Continue reading RANT: Catch Some ZZZzzzzz’s