Paleo 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…

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Holy 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…

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Mushroom Flax Taco Dinner {RECIPE}

Mexican food does not have to be unhealthy! In fact, it can be uber good for you if you make it like this. Give your body what it needs by substituting meat with portobello mushrooms. Skip the cheese and opt for ripe sea-salted avocado cream instead! All it requires is thinking outside the box and…

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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…

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Creamy Coconut Thai Noodle Stew (VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE!)

Transform your favorite ethnic food craving into a delicious, HEALTHY, nourishing meal that will make you look and feel amazing! Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, sliced 1/2 cup baby broccoli and/or Brussels sprouts, steamed 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/2 cups organic vegetable broth 1 12-oz can organic…

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Love Pudding

Why Being Selfish On Valentine’s Day Is Good For You A couple days ago, I was driving down Main Street in Santa Monica, California and I passed by a restaurant advertising a post-Valentine’s Day brunch. The gigantic sign outside the restaurant read, ‘Pajama Brunch For Broken Hearts. Unlimited Mimosas.’ I’m assuming this event is intended…

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Have Your Cake And Eat It Too (Because It’s High In Protein)

Here is the remark I get when I explain what is in these fudgy squares of delight: ‘Ewwwww… you’re mixing BEANS into your brownies?’ Um, yes. It’s a lot smarter, healthier, and more delicious than a bunch of gluten your intestines will be processing for six months to a year, along with digestive upset, skin…

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