Posts Tagged ‘detox’
Learn Why Dough is Good For You…
If you think you need more money, read this… Do you cringe when you get a bill in the mail? Feel a pit in your stomach when you check your account? Anxious about the future to the extent it interrupts your sleep pattern? Firmly believe that everything would be better if only you had ‘X’…
Read More5 Ways To Stay Inspired In The New Year
Happy New Year! Is it just me, or is 2019 flooded with opportunities to stay focused on what we are releasing and letting go of and what we are calling in for the New Year??? It’s awesome to have so many options to be reminded of our goals and intentions. But what happens when the…
Read MorePaleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have to admit something — I am not a fan of following recipes. As a Health Coach, many of my clients request (and expect) recipes… and I often feel stuck in my response. I love preparing food intuitively, and the thought of a recipe seems restrictive. I also realized I have a belief that…
Read MoreHoly Shiitake: The Sacred-ness of Satiety
Eating food is something holy. Swiss cheese would understand. Sorry vegans. Bad joke. Before I go into detail, it’s important to know I am not writing this with the hopes of you adopting some sort of new ritual around food. I don’t expect you to bow down to your collard greens before chewing 108 times…
Read More{RECIPE} ‘UN-Chicken’ Vegetable Curry
I have been dying to learn how to make a good curry dish, but I stayed away because I thought it would be super challenging and time consuming. Plus, despite my knack for nutrition, I do not consider myself ‘chef quality’ by any means. And I’m okay with that. Give me some quinoa and an…
Read More5 Signs Eating Healthy is Ruining Your Health
Despite our efforts to maintain a balanced diet, food is only one of many contributing factors to our overall health. In fact, recent studies reveal that stress is the number one cause for physical disease. That means that our minds can create physical ailments. It’s critical to understand this, especially when it comes to the…
Read MoreBrunch Burrito Recipe
Who doesn’t love brunch? Please, if you find that person, let me know, and I will discuss the issue with them over brunch. Brunch signifies the weekend, sleeping in, hearty food, and good company. In LA, it seems like brunch is a daily happening, which is pretty cool… unless over-indulgence is associated with this mid-day…
Read More7 Ways to Speed Up Weight Loss
It truly astonishes me that losing weight is still a mystery and a struggle for many. Apparently the ‘eating less’ model is either impossible, incorrect, or incomplete, because if it were that easy, it would be that easy! The truth is, weight loss is complex and multi-layered. Of course food intake plays a major role…
Read MoreBananas Are Not Kale
‘Don’t forget to eat your fruits and veggies!’ As a Health Coach, I have heard this phrase far too often, and I am sure you have too. It’s universal knowledge that fruits and vegetables are good for you. And they are. However, I am here to dispel the myth I desperately hoped people would intuitively…
Read More10 Reasons Eating Healthy Will NOT Help You Lose Weight
10. Nutrient dense foods tend to contain more calories, and if we do not practice mindful eating and chewing practices, we are likely to overeat. 9. Healthy eaters tend to skip meals or eat less in social situations where healthy food is not available, and this can lead to bingeing later. On an entire…
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