How Becoming a Grandparent Changed My Why—and Deepened My Commitment to Health
There are moments in life that shift your perspective forever. For me, becoming a grandmother was one of those moments. Holding my grandchild for the first time brought a wave of joy, gratitude—and something else I didn’t expect: a renewed sense of purpose when it came to my health. As someone who has spent decades […]
Shop Smarter: Clean Versus Dirty Produce
Shop Smarter: Clean vs. Dirty Produce (save the list below) When it comes to choosing fruits and vegetables, many health-conscious shoppers want to know: “Which produce is safest when it comes to pesticides?” Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) helps answer this question with their Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, which highlights the […]
Ready for a Kitchen Makeover?
On my recent trip to Sanoviv, I learned new ways to adjust my kitchen to better match the Sanoviv eating plan What Is the Sanoviv Diet? whole-food, healing diet that promotes optimal cellular nutrition. It eliminates common food allergens, processed sugars, toxic fats, additives, preservatives, caffeine, and alcohol. includes abundant raw and lightly cooked vegetables […]
Easy Chicken & Cashew Stir Fry
Easy Chicken & Cashew Stir Fry has broccoli snuck in there too! SHOPPING LIST Ingredients 1 small Onion, diced 1 Red Bell Pepper 4 cups Broccoli florets 1 lb chicken tenderloins 4 Tbs Coconut oil 1/2 cup Arrowroot flour 3/4 cup Raw Cashews YUMMY SAUCE 1/2 cup Coconut aminos 1/4 cup Maple syrup 1/4 cup […]
Easy Creamy Hummus Recipe
Creamy hummus is my favorite go-to snack with veggies! I also use it as a spread in my egg white wraps instead of mayonnaise or mustard for an extra hit of protein and fiber. Hummus is an ancient Middle Eastern recipe made from pureed chickpeas. It usually contains additional flavoring agents — typically tahini, lemon […]
Spices to Combat Meal Boredom
Spices really do combat meal fatigue!! What Are Spices? Spices are aromatic flavorings from seeds, fruits, bark and other plant parts. Used to season and preserve food, and as medicines, dyes, and perfumes, spices have been highly valued for thousands of years Tip to Get Best Flavor From Spices To get the best flavor from […]
Ten Tips for A Thinner Thanksgiving
Ten Tips for A Thinner Thanksgiving has been one of my most popular blog articles. Each year I adjust it a little to give new information! I share with you how to enjoy the holiday season without the guilt — or the weight gain. How do you maintain your healthy habits while still enjoying all […]
How to Stop Sugar Cravings
How to Stop Sugar Cravings is what people ask me the most about. So many of us have sugar cravings that can feel uncontrollable! In this podcast I share that it is not about willpower.. it’s about biochemistry. You can change your internal pharmacy with lifestyle shifts. This episode is about action and relief ! […]
I No Longer Cried Out for Food
I never believed I‘d lose even a pound unless I became seriously ill. I thought something was wrong with the way my brain was wired because I never received a signal that I was full. After eating a meal, I still wanted to eat another meal. My appetite was intensely strong. I felt as if […]