When you’re eating gluten-free or grain-free and being mindful of your intake of pre-made foods….dishes like fetuccinne, gnocchi, and lasagna get rotated out in place of lighter fare. The sugar spike from the processed flour in the pasta, combined with the irritating gluten protein in the wheat can leave you feeling lethargic and overly full [continue reading]
Ancient man traveled for miles to obtain the medicinal benefits of sea vegetables (also known as seaweed), rich in minerals and antioxidants that alkalize the blood and strengthen the digestion. Sea vegetables contain virtually all of the minerals found in the ocean, and the broadest spectrum in any living plant. If you frequent Japanese restaurants, you [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]
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]
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 saw the most amazing sweet potatoes the other day and I was thinking I should turn them into burger buns. You could easily create a vegetarian or vegan burger, even a breakfast burger with this fun idea! So many possibilities….here’s mine to get you started! Sweet Potato Sliders You will need: knife, cutting board, [continue reading]
Some days I wake up and just know it’s a pancake day. Today was one of those days…but it wasn’t an ordinary pancake craving, oh no – today I wanted CHOCOLATE PANCAKES. Very specific. I actually started making my Blueberry Protein Pancakes but it was like I couldn’t control what went into the batter and [continue reading]
I got to stay at my good friend Maddy’s house in Denver last weekend on my little trip to snow country and she happened to have a julienne blade in her drawer. Yes!! Zucchini Pasta happened! To make dinner complete, I marinated a piece of Sea Bass in a little maple syrup, some slivered almonds, [continue reading]
Today I was sitting in the spin studio, getting ready to start class and I struck up a conversation with the woman to my right who had great tattoos on her arms and back. Ann told me that she got her work at a time in her life when she was really into tattoo subculture, [continue reading]
Have you ever tried to make poached eggs? And if you have, have they come out a gooey, vinegar tasting mess? That’s the problem I’ve always had – just couldn’t seem to get that perfectly held-together shape and texture. Until I was browsing through The 4-Hour Chef and came across these wonderful tips to perfectly [continue reading]