As celebratory as the holiday season is, many of us dread it because of the temptations. Beginning with Halloween and all the holidays up to New Years, many of us indulge in foods and treats day after day, feeling defeated and full of shame. In this podcast, we want to […]
Yearly Archives: 2020
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Welcome to Nourish Bytes, our very short takes on health and nutrition topics and ideas.
Fall in-season treats include fresh figs. This recipe with Ricotta, Figs, and Honey was put together for our talk and tasting at Dean’s Natural Foods. 8 fresh figs, cut in half ½ cup fresh ricotta cheese ¼ cup pistachios, shelled and chopped Approx. 2 Tablespoons local honey 4 Tablespoons fresh […]
I’ve been playing tennis since I was a kid. I’ve taken many lessons, been in many leagues, participate in regular clinics, all to get better and be at a level that allows me to compete and have fun. And I have a lot of fun. My husband took a few […]
Maybe you’ve heard about the kinds of oils that are good to cook with and others that are bad. And perhaps you know someone who swears they will never use this type of oil and another friend who uses this type of oil because it’s sooo healthy. It’s all so […]
This “How to Make Ghee” recipe is from our cookbook: nourish: a community supported cookbook. Ghee is pure butterfat – a type of clarified butter. However, ghee isn’t simply clarified butter because ghee is traditionally cooked for a longer period of time. It is regarded in Ayurveda as one of […]
Now, especially, during these COVID times, your cravings may actually be that you’re hungry for connection. What protein powder do you choose? Which vegetables are the best choice for true health? What supplements should you take? Does that really matter? There are other, possibly more important factors for true health and […]
Ahh, September. The warmth of summer remains, though the searing heat of August has waned.
Today was an ideal summer day on the water. Early morning means we have the river to ourselves – except for a few paddle boarders, kayaks and fishing boats. The sun was burning off the early fog, the wind was picking up and we eagerly got her ready for a […]
It’s a three page ad in Time magazine with that title: “When it comes to LOSING WEIGHT AND KEEPING IT OFF” including promising text on the opposite page saying, “Managing your weight long term requires more than willpower alone.” The picture next to the title is of seven large people […]
She sat there with curved-in shoulders looking worn-out and sullen. It was only her second visit to our office. Her first had been full of energy and hope and commitment. “This is my last go at this,” she exclaimed. “I’ve been through every diet plan there is. My weight has […]
The Nourish Five Foundations of Health are the core of our wisdom and what we base our practice on with clients and ourselves. In this episode, we expand on each of the foundations and suggest ways to up your health game. Of course, recording from our homes, makes for, let’s […]