Can’t find the time to eat healthy and stay consistent on a balanced wellness plan? Yes, I know this is a common problem BUT I need to call you out. Here is something that you should always remember…Without your health, everything else means nothing. You are unable to take care of your family, you are unable to work, and […]
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Lunch Box Ideas (Kids & Adults)
As working parents and having 3 kids in school, I usually have to pack 5 lunches a day. I strive to have healthy options readily available. This requires some menu planning, consistent food shopping and prep work but overall, it’s totally doable if you are organized. Here are my staple lunch ideas for kids and adults. […]
Pro’s and Con’s of the Paleo Diet
Wow, there is a lot of hype about the Paleo Diet these days. I know this nutrition and lifestyle program has truly has helped tons of people so I have many positive things to say about it. On the other hand, it is not a healthy fit for many people as well. I’m here to give you my […]
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Tags: Adrenal Fatigue, Balancing Your Meals, Metabolism, Vegetarianism, Weight Loss Essentials
Tags: Adrenal Fatigue, Balancing Your Meals, Metabolism, Vegetarianism, Weight Loss Essentials
No need to be Scared of Carbs: Best Carbohydrates
Are you scared of carbohydrates? Most clients seeking support for weight loss are SCARED of carbs? In general, I find that people who skip carbs at most meals do not lose weight successfully. Instead, it tends to backfire on them. An unbalanced diet usually leads to intense sugar and carb cravings, not to mention all the […]
2 Day Juice Cleanse
You probably already know that I have detox programs that I have been offering for years. With tons of clinical research and many satisfied clients, I have 100% confidence in them. Therefore I love my whole food natural detox program but I have always been skeptical about juice cleanses. In my mind they are a form of […]
Is the Gluten Free Craze Healthy?
Recently, one of my clients asked me to check out an article in the Wall Street Journal: “The Gluten Free Craze: Is it Healthy?”. With Gluten-Free Diets becoming more popular, I am excited to share my thoughts with you. The article says that there is no proven benefit to going gluten-free except for a small […]
Unwanted Weight Around Your Midsection?
Most of my clients complain about extra flab or inches around the middle. What’s so loveable about love handles? And we all know that the apple shaped body is more prone to heart disease, diabetes and stroke. On a positive note, fat stored in the midsection is metabolically active so it’s easier to lose when following the right […]
Overview of Detox Programs
Have you ever done a detox program? There are so many programs out there – it’s hard to know what will work and what’s safe. As a clinically trained Registered Dietitian, I was initially against these kinds of programs. But after living in CA for 10 years and working with amazing holistic practitioners, I became way more […]
Mason Jar Salads
I don’t know if you have ever seen a Mason Jar Salad, but I think it is genius. Take 15-30 minutes in the beginning of the week to prep your Mason Jar Salads and now you have beautiful, tasty, healthy lunches for the week. The Layering Process: Overall, the idea is that you layer the […]
Washing Produce Basics
Do you really need to wash produce? Is washing fruit and vegetable with water enough? There is no obvious answer. Cleaning methods vary depending on the fruit or vegetable so see my guidelines below. As a general rule of thumb, you usually need to thoroughly clean produce however many consumers actually waste time by over-washing. […]
