Posts Tagged ‘nutrition’
You Chew, You Lose
Don’t be mistaken! Losing can be a good thing, especially when it comes to losing weight. Did you know that conscious eating can result in healthy weight loss? If you feel bloated, heavy, or sluggish after eating and switching to healthier foods is still not helping as you thought it would, it could benefit you…
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The Real Reason You’re Sabotaging Your Health
Self sabotage. The ultimate paradox. It’s a topic far too often discussed with not only my personal health coaching clients but with friends, colleagues, and even strangers. It seems as if not living up to our own standards is some sort of accepted norm. Disappointing ourselves seems to be the trend. The other day, one…
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5 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…
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Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe (WITHOUT THE CREAM!)
I must admit, I did not make this soup… but my boyfriend did! I told him I wanted to purchase an immersion blender to make butternut squash soup, and I came home not only to a new immersion blender but a delicious non-dairy ‘spur of the moment’ cream of broccoli soup! Trust me, I have…
Read MoreComplaSENSE
For nearly nine years, I have identified myself as a yoga teacher and health coach. Those were my official credentials, and I felt comfortable in teaching yoga and nutrition. I’ve plenty of personal experience in both, having completely transformed my relationship with my body through yoga and having healed myself of orthorexia through mindful and…
Read MoreKitchari Recipe
Although kitchari may not be a staple meal in many Western households, it holds meaning and significance in Ayurvedic and Indian cooking. Kitchari is a porridge like concoction of mung beans and rice, mindfully mixed with detoxifying herbs and spices. It is traditionally used for cleansing and spiritual practices due to its simple and health…
Read MoreThe Negative Side Effects of Positive Thinking
Did you know positive thinking can negatively affect your health? Beware of the positive thinking trap. It is a trap. Research has shown that happiness can boost our immune systems, yet happiness has little to do with positive thinking. If your thoughts aren’t positive by themselves, don’t try and make them so. When we attempt…
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Brunch 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 More8 Signs You May Have an Eating Disorder
I remember when I used to research this stuff! Of course the reason I was researching was because intuitively I already knew I had an eating disorder, but still, I needed to know for sure. Unfortunately, I could not find anything convincing enough. Nothing spoke to me. Most of the documented eating disorder information I…
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7 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…
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