Join me “VIrtually” in Mexico this Week

This week you have the opportunity to join me “virtually” in Mexico.  I have the pleasure of taking a group of wonderful “wellness Seekers” on a Wellness Travel Adventure to Sanoviv Medical Institute in Rosarito, Mexico. Be sure to “like” my Facebook page HERE This will be my fourth trip to Sanoviv and I am […]

How to Cook Quinoa

Quinoa Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) has the highest nutritional profile and cooks the fastest of all grains. It is an extremely high-energy grain and has been grown and consumed for about 8,000 years on the high plains of the Andes Mountains in South America. The Incas were able to run such long distances at such a […]

2013 is International Year of Quinoa

The United Nations has declared that 2013 is International Year of Quinoa. This versatile grain is an excellent source of low glycemic carbohydrates and protein and is rich in B vitamins and minerals including iron, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc. It is also gluten free and a great alternative to other grains on our supermarket shelves […]

Recipes of the Day – Low Glycemic Beef and Broccoli Made Easy

I made a delicious low glycemic beef and broccoli tonight and used Quinoa instead of rice. The recipe comes from the cookbook Low Glycemic Meals in Minutes and you can purchase that book here. A big secret for great taste is to grate FRESH GINGER. A photo of fresh ginger is below       […]

Healthy Holiday Recipes – PART 2

Quinoa Stuffing. I love quinoa !  You can  use in both sweet and savory dishes. I have even been using quinoa flour when baking. Quinoa is a complete protein, gluten-free, and is as easy to cook as rice. This recipe is brought to you by the USANA test kitchen as we bring LOW GLYCEMIC recipes to […]