Planning Ahead Guide: The Key to Your Health! ARE YOU ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO COME HOME FROM WORK AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO PREPARE FOR DINNER? Whether you forgot to thaw the frozen chicken or simply don’t have the energy to plan and prepare a balanced healthy dinner, this guide will provide you […]
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Best Cookbooks
I’ve often mentioned “go-to” books or websites I use when I want recipes that are fast, easy, and guaranteed delicious. Here is a list of all my favorite books, websites, chefs, etc. Most of these are not exclusively gluten and dairy-free, but most do contain a large number of recipes that are. And always remember […]
Being a Healthy Vegetarian
There is a multitude of reasons why people become vegetarians: moral, religious, social, and health concern. While certain health advantages do exist, it is extremely important for anyone contemplating cutting out an entire food group to be conscious of various nutritional depletions. Benefits of a vegetarian diet when properly balanced can include a decreased risk […]
Healthy Holiday Family Plan
The holidays are a joyous time, however they can also contribute to unhealthy eating habits. It begins in October with the Halloween candy and never-ending sweets, followed by the rich holiday comfort foods. Come January, we attempt to enforce a strict New Year’s resolution, which finally results in a mental and physical rebellion – a […]
Simple Thanksgiving
Everyone seems to get so stressed out when the holidays roll around and I can completely understand why. The thought of hosting a large group of people for an occasion such as Thanksgiving when you don’t entertain regularly can be overwhelming. Oddly enough, the most stress I’ve endured on Turkey Day is from my family […]
Nutritionist Approved Bars
As a Registered Dietitian, I usually recommend my clients eat real whole foods and small frequent meals throughout the day. Unfortunately this is not always possible. Most people resort to processed quick foods and tend to eat larger meals due to their busy schedules. Many clients ask me if bars are ok to use on […]
How to Detoxify Your Body
Before you consider a detoxification (detox) program for yourself, it’s important to do your research. Below are some essential questions that will help you understand if you need to detox your body and if our program is a good fit for you. What is detoxification? Detoxification is the process of excreting toxic chemicals from our […]
Betsy’s Experience: 9 Day Detox Program
I have designed a 9 day natural detox program for my clients. It’s not an extreme fast or cleanse. Instead of depriving the body of essential nutrients needed for true detoxification, this program helps excrete toxic chemicals from body organs so your body metabolism works more efficiently. It consists of a whole foods diet and […]
Healthy Santa Barbara Restaurants and Markets
For such a small town, Santa Barbara sure has a lot to offer in the way of restaurants, cafes, grocery stores and other food outlets. The tricky part is navigating your way through all of the enticing options to the ones that serve not only your belly but also your health. Before I introduce you […]
Gluten Free Santa Barbara
I discovered that it is getting easier to find gluten free products in Santa Barbara. Lazy Acres and Whole Foods carry a variety of items and now even Vons has some items like brown rice pasta, crackers, etc. Betsy has even given Gluten Free Talks at Whole Foods. I found that Cantwell’s in Summerland has […]
