Summer is here and that means outdoor Farmer’s Market and the 2010 World Cup! My weekend was jam-packed with both. David returned from a week-long business trip to South America early Saturday morning so after breakfast, we headed over to the Tribeca GreenMarket. Few things make me happier than strolling fruit and vegetable stands for local, seasonal fare. We picked… Read More
It seems like I’m always on another “diet” these days which is ironic for a health and wellness coach who doesn’t believe in diets. This time, I’ve found myself on a the Candida Diet and while the other cleanses I’ve blogged about have been by choice and for the sake of research, this particular “diet”, or way of eating, is… Read More
If Day 1 was difficult, Day 3 was my most umcomfortable day on the cleanse. It didn’t help that work chose Day 3 to order in ‘witchcraft sandwiches and Magnolia Bakery cupcakes. But more than that, I had taken an herbal laxative on Night 2 (in lieu of the suggested colonic recommended on a cleanse) which caused terrible stomach cramping…. Read More
Day 2 of the lovely spring cleanse has come and gone and it seems it took the spring weather with it! I mentioned in my Day 1 post that I felt hungry all day. While the hunger has subsided a bit and I’ve gotten used to an empty stomach, the feeling is still there. It can be good to understand… Read More
Eager to clean my eating slate for a few days and try another cleansing ritual that I might be able to recommend to my clients, yesterday I began my first day on the Blue Print Cleanse. I decided to go with their three-day Juice til Dinner cleanse, not a true cleanse but a hybrid of juice and raw food. Because… Read More
For the past few weeks, I’ve been tuning into Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution on ABC (it airs on Fridays at 9 p.m. EST). Oliver is Britain’s famed Naked Chef known for his upscale restaurant, Fifteen, where he employees and kitchen-trains disadvantaged youth. With Food Revolution, Oliver is combining his philanthropic spirit with his love of fresh wholesome food. This is something… Read More
My Health Coach Training Program at Integrative Nutrition is nearing an end. As I reflect on everything I’ve learned about myself and my diet over the past year, I’ve noticed that one theme has emerged – inflammation. The topic of inflammation is particularly poignant because inflammation causes illness. Thus, the goal is to eat an anti-inflammatory diet. Thus, the question… Read More
The beautiful weather in NYC today may be enough to motivate your exercise routine, but if you’re still struggling, try some of my suggestions as seen in The Tribeca Citizen. We can all use a few tips for adding variety to our workouts any time of year! https://tribecacitizen.com/2010/02/26/no-hibernating/ No Hibernating! About the author: A certified health and wellness coach, Marissa… Read More
Fabulously Female: A Women’s Health Workshop Are you a woman who nurtures others and puts herself last? Attend a workshop focused on on YOU and YOUR health. Learn how to nourish and care for yourself as a woman and feel beautiful from the inside out! We will discuss women’s health and wellness issues and the best foods, exercise and self… Read More
