When I first heard of Lissa Rankin‘s virtual integrative medicine resource, Owning Pink, I was immediately drawn to the name because clearly, I’m owning my own pink. But more than that, I have long believed that there is a place in traditional medicine for what we in the field of holistic nutrition practice and preach. When you get lucky enough,… Read More
For everyone who thinks BBQ can’t be healthy, think again. In my relationship, one of us is clearly a BBQ lover while the other (ahem, me), would rather eat dirt. Needless to say, I’ve found myself playing the role of good sport in a few BBQ joints over the years, munching on sides while my fellow diners gnaw on animal… Read More
Craving Mexican food but not the indigestion? Every once in awhile, I crave Mexican food (guacamole is my favorite!) but then I remember how I usually feel after I eat it. Stuffed, bloated and generally yucky. When I created these spicy stuffed zucchini, I had only a few items on hand in addition to the zucchini. Some red onion, garlic,… Read More
In January, I cracked open a book that had been sitting on my bookshelf for more than three years. It wasn’t just any book, it was The Artist’s Way, a 12-week self-guided program aimed at uncovering my inner artist. Huh? I never considered myself an artist in any sense of the word. A writer? Kind of. But never an artist…. Read More
One of the things I love most about cooking is not just creating recipes, but assembling recipes! The chia seed parfait I created this morning was less about cooking and more about putting the pieces together like a puzzle. I just used what I had in my kitchen to create this breakfast treat. And if you make it in a… Read More
It all started rather innocently. I had been slipping greens into what had previously been David’s all-fruit blueberry smoothie. He didn’t seem to care, or even notice for that matter. As long as they still looked blue, I was in the clear. Then I went to Long Beach and saw David Wolfe make a superfood smoothie. What can I say,… Read More
If you don’t know this woman already, you’re going to want to. Wise, empowered and luminous, Terri Cole is inspiring men and women everywhere to live fearless and free. She is well-known for her signature question that has become one of my own favorite mantras: “If Not You…Who?” “If Not Now…When?” Q1. What is the #1 wellness practice you live… Read More
When I worked in an office, I longed for healthy lunch options. Believe it or not, I eventually even swore off deli salads because of the lack of organic produce available and the negative energy of the guys who slapped them together at warp speed behind the counter. (Hint: Think about the energy in the environment where your food is… Read More
“For most people, the only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking, you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude” – Julia Child I’m a self-proclaimed bookworm and David likes to joke that I always have my nose stuck in a book. My favorite books are usually the ones that have been recommended to me. But I stumbled on… Read More
