April 29th, 2009
Last week on my free monthly teleclass on meal planning, we shared fantastic ideas about how to make cooking for one more fun and engaging. So many times we short-change ourselves with the notion that we’re not worth the time investment of cooking healthy items, or even finding a place to buy them already prepared.
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April 10th, 2009
You wouldn’t believe how many of my clients and people I meet tell me how little time they have to get or stay healthy. Really? To me, being healthy is the key to everything in life. If I’m not healthy, I don’t have the energy or inclination to do what’s most important to me. I
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April 9th, 2009
A few nights ago I was doing a talk for PTA moms about the power of meal planning and a little proactive thinking to give our pocketbooks a boost. A dose of planning can make a big difference in how much we spend and save, not to mention how healthy our families are. As we were
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April 3rd, 2009
I’m in love with kale and what it does to keep my body strong and healthy. I’ve often heard of it referred to as the number 1 vegetable to fight cancer and with good reason, it’s a powerful antioxidant containing copious amounts of Vitamins A, C, and E, potassium, iron and calcium, just to name
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March 20th, 2009
I used to be spot on about routinely making appointments at the doctor for a check up but lately, I have to admit I’ve fallen off the wagon. And you know what? That’s a problem on a lot of different levels. Going to the doctor regularly is key for preventative care and to help us
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March 2nd, 2009
I’ll be the first to tell you that I struggle with drinking enough water everyday. Some days I do really well, but many days out of the week I don’t drink enough, despite my best intentions. But the truth of the matter is that I feel exponentially better when I’m drinking plentiful amounts – lots
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February 16th, 2009
I’m in love with quinoa. In fact, I could eat it almost everyday. This gluten-free grain is a great addition to my wheat-free diet and I love it because it’s quick, low-fat and super-easy to prepare. In fact, you can cook this tasty whole grain in about 15 minutes. Quinoa originates from South America and
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February 9th, 2009
Many of you know that I can’t get enough of kale. It’s my all time favorite veggie, even said to be the number one vegetable to help prevent cancer. And when it comes to creating and sustaining a healthy lifestyle, it can’t be beat. I love it’s rich, hearty flavor and how it’s super versatile.
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