You may think it’s fantastic that we can shop at our supermarket for strawberries in November and peaches in February. And in a way, it is amazing. But buying and eating them hurts more people than they benefit. Let us explain. By buying foods that are local and in season: […]
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In this podcast, we had a heart to heart about Jessica’s struggles and resilience, her give-back generosity, how important community is and leaving a legacy.
by Debbie Peterson I want to say this first: I am not depressed, nor have I ever been clinically depressed. So, perhaps I have no business writing about it. However, as an observer, I am surprised by how many people I’ve come across in the last several years who are […]
Fall equals apples and pumpkins. Here is our version of Pecan Pumpkin Butter that’s perfect as a replacement to any jam. Use as a dip for apples, spread on bread or as a topping for pancakes and waffles. One of the secrets for this recipe is roasting the pecans – […]
Moving with Meredith In this interview podcast, we talk with Meredith Amato, Nia instructor about the technique, her practice, what it brings to those who join her classes, and how it impacts everything in our lives. Meredith believes it is the birthright of every woman and EVERY BODY to feel, […]
When our head, our heart and our gut are misaligned, we suffer. Our head says: you should do this. Our heart argues the contrary. And our gut is all-a-jumble. It doesn’t have to be big suffering, it could be subtle. So subtle you’ve been in this low funk for years […]
The bitter flavor of greens can be intimidating and keep them off our plate. We suggest you don’t ignore them though. Adding a yummy dressing that blends the acidity of apple cider vinegar with the sweet of maple syrup, helps cut that bitter flavor = More bitter greens please! Why […]
Questioning Organic Food. One little boy couldn’t speak and had a host of motor problems, another one had hives all over his body and abnormal gut distention, the other had asthma, mom had severe pain and dad had a breast tumor. And those are just a few highlights. This was […]
by Wendy Bright-Fallon Look what came in the mail! I am thrilled to join the ranks of an accomplished group of coaches, mentors and forward thinkers in exercise nutrition: Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified in Exercise Nutrition. Though I’ve been coaching athletes for 11 years, I now have more tools […]
Are vitamin IV infusions really all it takes to feel better quickly?
What feeds you besides food? The smell of those fresh baked cookies at the coffee shop is intoxicating. Yet every time you indulge you know you are sabotaging your weight loss goals. Oh, the guilt. It’s time to interrupt the pattern. One of the things we work with clients on […]
We’ve dreaded it. Started thinking about it after July 4th. Promised ourselves we wouldn’t complain about the heat or the bugs because we’d rather deal with that stuff over being freezing cold or wearing coats again. But it’s inevitable–just another thing we have no control over. Summer is ending. So, […]