Helping women transform their relationship with food means I often work to re-educate my clients about certain types of foods so that we can shift their mindset in the right direction. One of those foods is fats. I find that so many women fear fat thinking it’sย the culprit when it comes to gaining weight. Our bodies need fat to burn… Read More
Exercising outdoors in the summer heat can deplete your body of electrolytes, the chemicals in your body fluids responsible for muscle performance and the optimal function of the body’s many systems. Sweating out electrolytes in the summer heat means that you’ll need to replace them. While there are several sports drinks marketed as a way to help you replenish electrolytes,… Read More
I had the pleasure of providing vegan, gluten-free, protein-rich post-workout snacks at Lole’s is free workouts on the Pier at Hudson river Park. These are a perfect treat to keep on hand for before or after exercise this summer. As always, they’re easy to make and are slightly addictive. Ingredients: 3/4 cup raw almonds, chopped 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, chopped… Read More
I’ve written about how to make chia pudding before, but it dawned on me that I’ve never actually shown you how to do it. So here it is. The secret with this is making sure the chia seeds don’t stick together in clumps. I’ve got it down to a science so see for yourself by watching the video! This makes… Read More
My boyfriend is a pasta-lover if there ever was one and being the good Italian girl that I am, I’m constantly trying to find ways to make it healthier so we can eat together. This healthy pasta recipe is perfect for warm weather and is more veggies than pasta so you’ll get tons of nutrition with it. I like… Read More
While walking through Whole Foods one Saturday, I tasted a sample of almond butter with cacao nibs, hemp seeds and honey. I thought, “I can do better than that,” and this superfoods recipe was born. Watch the video to see how easy it is to make. It’s a little crunchy, a little salty, a little sweet and a lot… Read More
Last week’s Tuesday Tip on my favorite ways to use apple cider vinegar was so popular I wanted to elaborate with this week’s tip. I rely on this morning tonic (I’ll show you how to make it in seconds in the video) to start my day and it’s no surprise that apple cider vinegar — along with lemon and ginger… Read More
The sun is out, the temperature is finally above 50 degrees and I couldn’t be happier. Last weekend, David and I spent some time in Vermont to squeeze in some final days of skiing before the season ends. I love Spring skiing because it means my hands don’t get cold. Our delayed flight got us home well past midnight and… Read More
If you’re like me most mornings, you’re pressed for time and breakfast has to be quick. Like quicker than quick. For all you oatmeal lovers out there, here’s a new take on the stuff that lets you boil the ingredients the night before so they can do their thing overnight. The result is a healthy breakfast that will fill you… Read More
