Posted in Favorite Things, General Health, tagged snacks on September 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When it comes to satisfaction, a lot of times all we need is a good crunch. Yet keeping the “good” in ‘good crunch’ can be challenging in stores and often cupboards stocked with less good quality crunch options.
Here are some ideas for Crunch Time:
Jicama – toss it in lime juice and cayenne pepper (for a [...]
Posted in Favorite Things, General Health, Observations, tagged hotel, snacks on July 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Many people get sticker shock when they look at the prices of food in a mini-fridge, but registered dietitian, Ashley Koff, got label shock – as in nutrition label- and decided it was time to do something about it. “Like my clients, when I travel, I never assume that hotel mini-fridges offer anything nutritionally – [...]
Posted in Favorite Things on July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Wow! Did this week in Montana manage to challenge my preconceived notions about Montana living and dining.
I expected to find fresh produce and an interest in living off the land – and the fresh fish, game (yes, I tasted bison and antelope), fresh laid eggs, garden fresh radishes hit the spot!
Posted in Favorite Things, General Health on June 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Summer is upon us, and while we know we need to hydrate, sometimes our water needs an upgrade. True hydration means that the water doesn’t just go into our body, but into our cells (we need the right mineral balance, sufficient potassium, to bring the water INTO our cells). Summer heat is not the only [...]
Posted in Favorite Things, General Health on May 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you are training, your body needs every bite for fuel and recovery. Nature provides it in nuts, seeds, and legumes…and Nuttzo combines them for a great tasting fuel and recovery tool for athletes. Nothing artificial, the body needs the minerals, essential fatty acids, and protein that Nuttzo provides. Adding ground and whole flax provides [...]
Posted in Favorite Things on April 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It sure makes a difference when one can stumble off the dreaded red eye to a tea spot serving herbal organic teas with fresh, locally grown mint. Or sit down to a meal of local produce. Were I in LA, I wouldn’t think twice about such abundance (we are so lucky to be that jaded), [...]
Posted in Favorite Things, Supplements on March 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Able to meet environmental challenges and come out stronger in a single bound …
Is it a Superman? A Superwoman? No, its an Adaptogen Herb…
A what??
By now, you’ve likely heard of antioxidants (and adaptogens have antioxidant properties but not all antioxidants are adaptogens)…but the new word on the street today is Adaptogen.
What is an adaptogen and [...]
Posted in Favorite Things on January 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Homemade Spicy Salmon sushi — sounds like an all day affair, right? No way! Grab a can on wild salmon, drain it and pour your favorite hot sauce (I live for All Spice Cafe) a tablespoon or five (ha! I like it spicy but for me even 2 tablespoons the max) and mash it up [...]
Posted in Favorite Things, General Health on December 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This past week the FDA approved stevia — a natural sweetener from a leaf of a plant originally native to South America – for use. This is a big change as stevia was previously relegated to the supplement section forcing places such as Whole Foods and coffee shops to be unable to serve it along with [...]
Posted in Favorite Things, tagged Aromatherapy, make-up, natural beauty, shampoo on December 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We spend a lot of time – rightfully so – identifying the smartest food and beverage choices for our bodies on a daily basis. But for our hair, skin, and nails? Yesterday, on recommendation from Terry at thenatureofbeauty.com and make-up artist extraordinaire (the only one using all natural products to my knowledge) Christy Coleman, I [...]
