Care for a hot, steaming mug of eggnog? Or a blended peppermint slush? Think again- how about something neat with a hint of color, like the vodka (my fave) on ice with a splash of natural cranberry? Very low in sugar, very high in taste and mouthfeel and oh so festive! While I’ve been covering various […]
Read More ›Fantastic question and certainly one which is not particular to this time of year. The answer is not simply to switch to a different type of sugar than one you’re currently using. In other words, if your current routine includes a regular trip (or two) every afternoon to the coffee shop for a sugar free […]
Read More ›It’s never fun to feel sick, but when your plate is piled high with all the extra things on your holiday to-do list, the last thing you need is to allow yourself to get run-down. Rather than waiting until you actually catch a cold or the flu, why not be proactive with a food-first approach […]
Read More ›With the holiday season in full swing, it’s that time of year again during which we could all use some help in staying true to our clean eating and workout routine. In years past, I’ve done a daily holiday tip to help you stay on track with nutrition, exercising and overall wellness during this festive, […]
Read More ›One day to go until Thanksgiving! What’s in store for today? A lot. Just remember, though, that the more you get done today, the more you can welcome your guests tomorrow with a genuine smile and calm aura rather than trying to hide a growing level of stress that might result otherwise. Prep your veggie […]
Read More ›Three days until the big feast is here! By now, your bird has arrived (or at least, is at the store for your pick up). This year, I bought mine from Autonomy Farms, who has a booth at the local farmer’s market every week. Nothing like buying straight from the source to make sure you’re […]
Read More ›I don’t know about you, but I can hardly believe we’re nearly in the middle of November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. If you’re not already making healthy eating and exercise a regular part of your routine, it’s easy to tell yourself that you’ll just indulge in the traditional holiday foods and start […]
Read More ›Happy Early Halloween! If you’re heading to the pumpkin patch, be sure to pick up a second, medium sized pumpkin in addition to the one you’re looking to carve. What better way to make cooking fun for the whole family than to be able to actually eat the dish you’re serving it in? While this […]
Read More ›Nineteen years ago, I did my very first triathlon. I had no clue what I was doing, other than I would be swimming, biking and running for 1/4 mile, 9 miles and 5k, respectively. I was 23 years old, it was 1998 and my training consisted of nothing more scientific than swimming, biking and running. […]
Read More ›If you had to categorize the type of food shown above, how would you do so? You might call it fruit. Fair enough… after all, it is fruit! You also might say it looks like health food, or even a gift basket and all are equally valid ways to classify it. But would you automatically […]
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