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Alcohol or Sweet Cravings at Night?

Do you have alcohol or sweet cravings, especially at night?  You are not alone – most of my clients struggle with this too.  Here’s a typical scenario: You are trying to eat healthy throughout the day and then something takes over your body after dinner.  You know you are not hungry but you NEED a […]

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Nutrition Secrets for Healthy Glowing Skin

Our skin is a vital organ in our body, not to mention it’s the biggest. Your skincare products may be helpful, but your diet is the real link to your skin. If you have a crappy diet, it will age your skin, cause breakouts and possible rashes. 2 Main Areas That Will Age Your Skin Imbalanced Hormones: After […]

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What does your poop say about your health?

Poop is a bad potty word with my kids but it is common talk with my clients. Your bowels actually say a lot about your health. Your digestion is one of the most important components of your metabolism so your bowels can be directly related to your weight and many other health issues. If your […]

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Updated Dirty Dozen & Clean 15 List

I shop for a family of five and we rarely eat out so I am always trying to budget our grocery bills. When trying to eat healthy, this can be challenging.  If you are on a budget or have limited availability to organic produce, utilize the  Dirty Dozen list and shop organic for these fruits […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.  […]

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Kale, Brussel Sprouts and Carrot Salad

I tried this recipe from honestcooking.com and adapted my own version…so healthy and so yummy. Ingredients ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 small garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon sea salt plus more for seasoning 2 large bunches of kale (about 1½ lb. total), center stem discarded 12 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed […]

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