The Nourish Bowl is hearty comfort food. All the parts to this dish can be made ahead in bulk so it’s ready to be served with other great foods. Here are some shortcuts that will help make this recipe quick and simple: Make a big batch of brown rice so […]
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Are you feeling a little blue? A bit snarky and agitated? Are your moods lower than usual? During our client and group sessions these past few weeks, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) has been a hot topic. Coupled with year two of a pandemic, mental health challenges are on the rise. […]
Hijacked Taste Buds Our taste buds have been hijacked by the food industry to make us believe we’re eating deliciously flavored non-foods that ultimately make us not feel well. How can we retrain our taste buds and get back to eating nutritious, real, whole foods? Find out what’s behind this […]
Sometimes, in the midst of the world full of wounds, we forget to tend to our heart. It might feel to tender or overburdened. So we turn away from it, filling our lives with other short term ‘hits’ or bursts of ‘happiness’ from all sorts of diversions in an effort […]
One of the best ways to sustain healthy habits is to journal your food and lifestyle choices. We use them with our clients and have heard over and over again how it has changed their habits for the better and kept them on track. In this episode of Nourish Bytes, […]
This recipe is in our cookbook nourish–a community-supported cookbook with the name 5-minute peanut sauce. It’s such a staple in our homes because of its deliciousness and simplicity. It can be used on so many foods or dishes: over noodles (zucchini noodles, soba, ramen, etc.); as a dip for veggies; […]
Winter Solstice As we welcome the winter solstice, we are reminded to honor our connection to Mother Earth and the natural wonder all around us. It is a time to celebrate the change in seasons. In the northern hemisphere, it is the longest dark night and shortest of daylight. The […]
Friends and colleagues are graciously polite. Offspring, however, not so much. When I told my kids I was studying for the exam to become nationally board-certified, my son said, “For what? Why?” I’m sure others have had the same question. The field of health and wellness coaching has evolved because […]
An interview with Spiritual Director and Reiki Master Grace Conte Have you ever met someone and immediately felt a connection? Something about their energy or how they speak or carry themselves draws you in. That’s how we felt when we hosted Grace Conte in our office for a workshop about […]
Our ancestors didn’t have the choice to eat foods out of season, for the most part. However, today, we can find berries in our food markets in the dead of winter. Our bodies, though, know when it’s summer or winter and we do best when we are in sync with […]
After 13 years of coaching, we had the opportunity to take the board exam to become nationally board-certified health and wellness coaches. Not only did it reinvigorate our passions for coaching, but we learned new skills and strategies that we are excited to use with our clients and groups. Listen […]
A delicious, healthier version of your traditional chocolate chip cookie Gluten-Free Dairy-Free I discovered a version of this recipe on the Martha Stewart website in my quest to find a delicious, yet somewhat healthy gluten-free cookie. Cutting down on gluten can be a challenge sometimes, especially when you absolutely […]