Bean Soup for the Soul

Last week, I caught a cold that was bad enough to make me drop out of “doing” mode and move into a “self-caring” mode  (Imagine that!). I slowed down, rested when I needed to, drank lots of herbal teas and…

5 Powerful Detoxifying Foods and Beet and Avocado Salad

Happy beginning of March! Spring is in the air and you might be starting to think about lightening up your diet. When the weather starts to warm up, you may find yourself craving more fruits and vegetables, which is no surprise since they are so detoxifying and can help your liver with the transition from Winter to Spring. Here are some powerful detox foods…

Want to lose weight this year without dieting? Spice it up!

Hi!

Happy end of January 2012! Wow–did the past month just fly by for you as fast as it did for me?

I hope you had a wonderful holiday and that your 2012 will be your happiest and healthiest yet. If one of your goals for the year is to lose weight, good for you! As you know, I am passionate about helping people lose weight without dieting, because most diets just aren’t sustainable. Science has finally proven what you’ve probably suspected for years — that following a restrictive food plan can actually make you more likely to overeat.

The great news is that you can ditch your diet for good and still lose weight and keep it off…..

Happy Holidays and a Healthy Almond Roca Recipe

I know how busy this time of year can be so I just wanted to take a quick moment to wish you a very happy holiday season filled with laughter, love, excellent health, and of course, lots of great food! And a recipe for a healthier version of Almond Roca Candy….YUM!

This Holiday, could you sloooow down a little?!

With the plethora of information out there about nutrition, it can be really confusing to figure out what in the world we should be eating. I really think we spend TOO much time talking about what to eat and not enough time talking about….