Fall has officially arrived here in the PNW and for many of us that means the air is cooler, mornings are crisper, and it’s getting darker earlier. For me the change in weather signals one of my favorite seasons. Soup season! The only problem is,...
I love it when the healing power of Ayurveda goes mainstream. It seems like that is happening more and more these days. When I started my coaching practice nearly seven years ago I remember having to spend a lot of time just explaining what the...
If you are new to the idea of making Buddha Bowls and not sure that they are, the Urban Dictionary defines them as, “a bowl that is packed so full that is has a rounded ‘belly’ appearance on top much like the belly of a...
When I was a kid my mom made these amazing chocolate peanut butter bars. They were my favorite. I knew her recipe was not the healthiest so I went searching for an upgraded version. In my search I came across this great food blog http://www.thekitchn.com...
One of the most asked questions I receive is: How do you make healthy meals convenient and portable? Like me, my clients have busy lives and need simple, healthy and portable food options. Enter meals in a jar. Thanks to social media they've become super...
Because I’m a pumpkin fanatic I love this time of year and I am always on the lookout for healthy and tasty pumpkin recipes. During past years I have compromised my commitment to eating gluten-free. Not this year! Since my cleanse I am determined to...
I know what you are thinking, cold soup? Yeah, I get it. I was not into cold soups either until our recent teacher training at beautiful Mar De Jade in Mexico. The chef there was amazing and served some incredible cold soups including a watermelon gazpacho. I...
I have tried to make my own energy bars and energy bites a few times over the years and each time they have been epic fails. Some were too sticky, others too dry and some just didn't taste that great. This time I was determined...
Spring is in full swing! Local farmers markets are opening and fresh greens, sprouts, asparagus and berries have come into abundance. Spring is Mother Nature’s detox season, and the pungent (spicy), bitter and astringent foods that are in season help us to naturally cleanse our bodies...
Looking for a new and interesting way to make pizza spectacularly healthy? Check out this butternut squash version. It’s not your traditional pizza recipe but I loved it. Loaded with fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C its a great way to clean that butternut squash...
