5-day challenge STARTS MONDAY! Get ready for a week of healthy inspiration! “Every pro was once an amateur. Every expert was once a beginner. So dream big, and start now.” I love this quote. It always helps me remember the small, consistent daily strategies are the ones that really make the difference. If we knew the [continue reading]
This Macadamia Nut Pesto is quick and easy blend of delicious, buttery macadamia nuts, fresh basil and spicy garlic. It’s great with any poultry dish, and you can even have it with your eggs like I did today, rolled up inside an omelette. Add a little avocado and/or fresh tomato for a beautiful, photo-worthy breakfast [continue reading]
With so many protein powders out there, how do you know which one to choose? If you’re like me and eating as many foods in an all-natural state as possible, minding your added sugar intake and avoiding dairy, even the “all-natural” protein powders can present a challenge. And, if you’re okay with dairy and want [continue reading]
Have you ever had food poisoning? Or maybe a horrible hangover that left you feeling like death? I ate something yesterday that destroyed me, kept me up throwing up all night until there didn’t seem to be anything left in my stomach (so sorry to be graphic!). It can happen to anyone – and no [continue reading]
Last week I was on the road to teach a Whole Foods cooking class, and an Anatomy lecture Saturday at my favorite Denver gym, Qi. Traveling present some unique challenges, especially when we’re sticking to our clean-eating lifestyle – which is why I always look for healthy grocery stores to pick up a few clean [continue reading]
I’m a huge fan of grilled onions! They make me cry like crazy when they’re raw, but cooked they’re sweet and delicious. Funny story actually, I never used to cry when I cut onions but since I had eye surgery it’s been unavoidable every time! Anyone else? This morning for breakfast I got hit with [continue reading]
What a difference my clean eating plan has made in my life! Check out my college picture – I was always between 15-25 pounds heavier than I needed to be and thought I was eating healthy by eating salads, pasta and whole wheat bread. I didn’t look bad at that weight (you can see I [continue reading]
Transformation isn’t a Future Event….it’s a Present Day Activity YOU are transforming every day – with every single choice you make. Never discount the small choices you make. Every one of them adds up to big things. You can actively create change by setting short-term goals that are in line with your big picture. I [continue reading]
Do you ever overindulge in sugar, alcohol or junk? I know I do – Easter being a fine example – it happens, and I would argue those occasional indulgences are an important part of living a healthy, balanced life. If you are focusing primarily on clean eating, those occurrences won’t derail you from your goals. [continue reading]
I absolutely love baking and cooking with chia seeds. They’re super absorbent, and do some really cool things when you get creative with them in recipes like this. You only need 3 ingredients, and start to finish the jam takes about 15 minutes to make.