Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and thy medicine food.” I can totally get behind that. In fact, I have based my business on the fact that whole food, sunshine, and healthy movement is the best medicine. Eat well to be well, I always say. But what happens when a person’s relationship to foodContinueContinue reading “Food as Therapy: The Dark Side”
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Fat: The Good, The Bad and The Oxidized
I used to be the kind of person who would alter recipes to make them as lean as possible. I would buy the leanest cuts of meat, sauté things with vegetable broth, opt for skim milk, use flax in place of butter, and shun the yolks. You would find me eating every couple of hours,ContinueContinue reading “Fat: The Good, The Bad and The Oxidized”
Vacation Blog: Dr. Fung explains fasting for weight loss
I believe in walking my talk. One of the things I talk quite a bit about is self-care and the need to take time out for yourself for the good of everyone around you. In honor of that, I am not working all this week during my vacation. That means no original blog. I doContinueContinue reading “Vacation Blog: Dr. Fung explains fasting for weight loss”
Chia Seeds for the Win!
Not long ago, I thought chia seeds were the stuff you started a Chia Pet with. Why was everyone talking about these little black seeds? Once I learned more about these beauties, it didn’t take long for me to start adding them to everything I could think of. For such an innocent looking tiny littleContinueContinue reading “Chia Seeds for the Win!”
The Superpowered (and delicious) Avocado
Avocado is one of my favorite fruits. In fact, as far as fruits go, it probably is my favorite. I adore the healthy monosaturated fat, the color, the creamy consistency, and the unmistakable flavor that avocado lends to any dish it graces. What else can the humble avocado offer? Here’s why an avocado a dayContinueContinue reading “The Superpowered (and delicious) Avocado”
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