Archive

August 29, 2022

Harvest Bowl

Ingredients; 3-5 Sweet Potatoes (depends on size) or about 3 cups pre cut. 1 cup Farro (uncooked) 1 tsp olive or avocado oil or spray Handful of arugula 1-2 tbsp almond slices 1-2 tbsp pumpkin seeds  1-2 tbsp pumpkin 1-2 tbsp pine nuts (optional) 1-2 tbsp cranberries or crasin-berries Add protein of choice (tofu, chicken…): 

August 27, 2022

Creamy Apple Pie Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 apple, medium (peel and chopped) ½ banana (frozen) 4 ice cubes 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder 2 tbsp oats 1 tbsp nut butter 1 tsp cinnamon (ground) 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (homemade is best) Preparation: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Pour in a glass and enjoy! NOTES:

August 27, 2022

Hot Apple Spice Tea

Ingredients: 10 Organic apples, cored and chopped (yields 3 cups of juice) 3/4 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger or teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional) Pinch of ground cloves (optional) 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel Cinnamon Sticks (optional) Preparation: Juice the apples using and electric juicer (or buy

August 22, 2022

THE One Thing Needed for Health Transformation

Do you know what the number one “thing” we all need if we want to transform our health? And by transforming our health, I mean specifically;  lose weight, sleep better, feel our best, live with a chronic illness like diabetes or cancer, eat the foods that keep us healthy, eat the “cheat” foods that are

August 16, 2022

Tears from my soul

I saw and took one of my favorite yoga classes last week while on vacation in Vermont. The teacher is special — she teaches an amazing yoga class like none other — focussing on joint alignment, knowledge and awareness of our body, thoughts, and breath. I look forward to seeing her every summer. She always

August 16, 2022

No-Bake Peanut Butter & Chocolate Bites

Ingredients: low calorie granulated sugar blend, such as Splenda sugar blend1/3 cup skim milk1/3 cup peanut butter1/2 cup vanilla extract1 tsp old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking)2 cup mini-chocolate chips3 tbsp Preparation: In a small saucepan, combine sugar blend and milk over medium heat. Stir well and bring to a boil for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir

August 04, 2022

Go Hard or Go Easy?

Do you know when it’s best for you to go hard or easy when you exercise or try to improve your health? I started thinking about this recently while teaching fitness to my older adults. I learn so much from them – specifically how we can best move, eat and stay mindful so that we

August 03, 2022

YOUR Ideal Weight — Live it!

If you’ve ever wanted to live your ideal weight and feel more energetic, but you’re struggling, then you’re going to want to read every word of this email… You see, I was a lot like you. I was someone who knew I needed to create some new habits but without the support nothing changed for me.  For