Sunday is the day that I lovingly refer to as my "hibernation day." In the morning, I am out and about riding my bike and shopping at the farmers market. When I arrive back home, that is when the magic begins. This is my time to do what I want, no commitments, no obligations,
Can you believe it is August already? Vacations are over, kids are back in school and summer is nearing the end. So, naturally we think cooler weather will be here before you know it, right? While that may be true on the east coast, for those of us in the desert, not so much! We are smack
When it comes to protein, I think we can all agree it is a major player in the trio of essential macronutrients. Protein is necessary for almost every function in our bodies. It can repair and rebuild muscle, provide energy and boost immunity. However, there can be some confusion about protein. How much do we actually need? Is animal protein better
With all the attention on the high fat, low carb diet, it is no wonder carbohydrates are getting pushed aside when it comes to healthy eating. Truth be told, I am a lover of carbs! I mean what is not to love....pizza, pasta, bread....comfort food at its best, right? Well, yes and no. As with
Say what??? Eat more fat and lose weight?? How can that be so??? Well, in the world of diet and nutrition, eating a high fat diet is all the rage. Let's take a look and see what all the fuss is about. The diet du jour that advocates this theory is the Ketogenic diet. There are
When it comes to buying produce, one of the most common questions people ask me is "should I spend the extra money on buying organic?" And, my answer is always yes. Let me explain. Last month, the Environmental Working Group came out with their updated version of the Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15. Sounds like movie titles,
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Hope you are enjoying a bit of Irish goodness today. Perhaps a green salad to go along with your green smoothie?? As we head toward the official start of spring next week, an abundance of green can be seen all around. Spring is a time of renewal. A rebirth of all
That's right..... I am telling you to eat more chocolate!! But not just any chocolate. Definitely not the confection in the heart shaped box that you may have received for Valentine's day. Although those chocolates may look delicious, they are full of preservatives, sugar and processed cocoa. When it comes to chocolate, go right to
Happy New Year!! A new year often signifies new beginnings After indulging a little (or a lot) through the holidays, January seems to be the time when we think about resolutions, diets, and getting healthy. Recently, I had the pleasure of being a guest speaker on a series of webinars. The topics discussed were diets
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Mine was filled with friends, family and lots of great food! While most of us were still lingering over pumpkin pie, some folks were already at the stores filling their carts with gifts for Christmas. I had to chuckle as I read store ads for Black Friday sales