May 15th, 2009
If there’s one whole grain I can’t get enough of, it would definitely have to be quinoa. Since I’m sensitive to wheat, quinoa is the perfect grain for me, completely gluten-free. And I love the fact that you can cook it in 15-20 minutes, which seems like a breeze compared to brown rice. Extra bonus:
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May 6th, 2009
Yesterday I was blogging about National Salad Month and mentioning the benefits of making your own dressing – it’s quick, simple, can save you lots of money and is so much healthier than most you find on the market.
I’m a big fan of simple, fresh ingredients and I love that in moments I have a flavorful
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April 30th, 2009
So many of my clients struggle with getting enough fruits and vegetables into their diet, and the truth is, if you don’t start off the day with a plan, it’s easy to only end up with a serving or two. But if we’re serious about preventing a host of diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart
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April 14th, 2009
Time after time, my clients and people in my meal planning classes tell me that they shop without a list or clear vision for what they’ll feed their families. And I know you can imagine or probably know from experience that shopping without a list increases costs, and often results in poor food choices, not
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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 can’t
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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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April 1st, 2009
I’m a big fan of juicing and drinking smoothies to get more raw fruits and vegetables in my diet. And now that spring is here, it’s the perfect time to get into action and have some fun in the kitchen, not to mention seriously improve your health. Eating more raw produce is the simplest and
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March 19th, 2009
In last week’s video tip, I talked about how adding zest to your food adds lots of flavor without all the fat. And I referred to a breakfast cereal that I’ve started whipping up that’s simply delicious with the added orange zest. I like this because it’s fast, easy and cost-effective, three key factors that
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