I gave two nutrition talks this week: one on eating for healthy joints and one on nutrition for new mothers. Quite different topics, but as I thought about the snacks I wanted to make to bring for my audiences, I decided to do the same one for both. These Brazil Cacao Bites are ideal as [...]
vegan
A friend recently asked me for some smoothie recipe suggestions and it got me thinking. My routine these days is to have a green smoothie every other morning, and I’ve been playing it safe so far. The same tried and true ratio each time: 1 banana 1 big handful spinach or kale 1/2 cup fruit [...]
Tuesday is Valentine’s Day, which means we’ve been swimming in a sea of pink and red and hearts and roses for far too long now. Is it just me, or is the bombardment of Valentine’s-themed junk reaching an all-time high this year? Every day I keep seeing more nonsense for sale online and in the [...]
One of the most common mistakes people make with their health lies in their fear of fat. While there are plenty of reasons to avoid the “bad” fats, such as trans fats and hydrogenated oils, there are just as many reasons to consume the “good” fats, like the essential fatty acids (particularly Omega-3s) and polyunsaturated [...]
Green leafy vegetables are some of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet and feature heavily in my detox program. I love how easy they are to use in all kinds of dishes, as well as all the different varieties. It’s great to visit friends and family abroad and discover the types of green leafies [...]
