February 8th, 2008
Are you familiar with cacao aka raw chocolate? Bursting with nutrients, it is so different than the Hershey bar you may have your eye on. I love cacao because of the health benefits – it has lots of whole food nutrients. And I like to experiment and try using it in different ways – in [...]
Filed under: Cacao, Eating, Food, Health Issues, Healthy Meals, High Quality Food, Raw Chocolate, Raw Foods, Smoothies, Sugar and Sweeteners, Whole Food Nutrition
February 6th, 2008
It was hard not to miss the news today about Heath Ledger. Sandwiched in between results for Super Tuesday were the conclusive results of his autopsy – that he died from a drug overdose, a lethal mix of drugs – painkillers and anti-anxiety medication. In addition to the tragedy of someone so young and talented [...]
Filed under: Anxiety, Balance, Drugs, Health Issues, Healthy Body, Optimal Health, Stress Management, Worry
February 5th, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 8:00-9:00 pm Are you fed up with too much stress, a lack of balance and less then desirable health? Do you hate the drudgery of meal planning, shopping and cooking? Would you like simple solutions to kick-start a healthier, calmer and more satisfying life? If you are feeling less healthy than [...]
Filed under: Past Events
February 4th, 2008
This is one of my all time favorite salmon recipes that I discovered years ago in Nutrition Action Health Letter. It’s easy to make and delicious.Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: 1 3 lb. salmon filet 3 cloves garlic ¾ cup walnuts 1 cup fresh cilantro, washed and dried 2 Tbs. olive [...]
Filed under: Fish, Heart Health, Main Dishes, Omega 3 fatty acids, Recipes, Salmon
February 4th, 2008
I’m excited because we’ve gathered a great group of participants to take part in the Don’t Worry, Get Healthy 12-Week Program. It starts tomorrow, February 5th, but the good news is that you can sign up through February 12th. So if you’re on the fence about joining us, or feeling like you ready need a [...]
Filed under: Cravings, Diets, Eating, Exercise, Food, Health Issues, Healthy Body, Healthy Meals, Meal Planning, Mindful Eating, Overindulging, Stress Management, Teleclasses
February 3rd, 2008
Speaking of heart health, eating ample amounts of Omega-3 rich salmon, is a great antidote. Among other things, Omega 3’s make blood less likely to clot and can improve the ratio of good (HDL) to bad (LDL) cholesterol. In addition, they play an important role in regulating erratic heart rhythms.Low in saturated fat and calories, [...]
Filed under: Fish, Heart Health, Omega 3 fatty acids, Salmon
February 2nd, 2008
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women?It’s a startling fact that heart disease is so prevalent among women, yet many of us aren’t even aware of the warning signs or the fact that symptoms can differ between men and women. While it’s widely known that chest pain is a [...]
Filed under: Exercise, Heart disease, Heart Health
February 1st, 2008
Have you ever felt like eating a whole sleeve of Oreos or some other treat, in one sitting? Of if you’re like me, you probably can recall actually doing it. At the time, I thought tasted so good, but afterwards I just didn’t feel that great. I used to eat so much more sugar. I [...]
Filed under: Blood Sugar, Cravings, Food, Healthy Meals, Sugar and Sweeteners
