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Artichokes have a main harvest in the spring when the largest thistles are available (there is a second crop in the fall). Look for artichokes with tight, compact leaves and fresh-cut stem ends. Arugula tastes best in the cool-weather. It will bolt in warmer weather (begin to flower) which brings a much […]
In this podcast, we discuss what’s in season and why it’s important to eat these foods as well as our take on detoxing and cleansing. Eating with the seasons.
Spring is here and the asparagus crops are right around the corner. Serves 2-4 1 lb asparagus spears, rinsed well, trim ends and cut stalks into 1-inch pieces 1 T water or broth 4 c portobello mushrooms, diced ½ c sweet onions, chopped 1 garlic scape, sliced 3 T fresh lemon […]
Every year at this time, you start seeing the words detox, cleanse, reboot, and reset or any other idea that it’s time to make some serious changes to clean out your body. Businesses like ours try to capitalize on this trend, offering all kinds of programs and promises that will […]
Do we always practice what we preach as health coaches?
Whether or not you believe in making resolutions, the idea behind it is usually always to improve ourselves, and that’s not such a bad thing. But why wait until January 1st or the first day of Spring, or your birthday? Why not just make realistic, attainable goals right now. Today. Go ahead, do it. Now.
No one is perfect, and no one should be. When it comes to eating healthy, the best rule of thumb is the 80/20 rule. But it’s not quite as simple as it sounds. Listen to our second Beyond Food podcast to learn our philosophy on healthy eating.
It’s always scary to read about additives and what these chemicals can potentially do. Part of the scariness is that they are in virtually all processed foods in some form or another and most of us are eating some kind of processed food every day as are our kids. One […]
‘Tis the season! Most of us don’t escape getting at least one cold at this time of year, and chances are, you’ll probably get more than one, especially if you have children. But we’re not defenseless! We may not be able to avoid the viruses, but we can prevent […]
Melatonin is much, much more than a hormone that helps us fall asleep. It is a major key to optimal health. Who knew? Listen to discover all the wonders of this hormone we all take very much for granted.
Coconut oil is enjoying its time in the spotlight these days as both a superfood in the kitchen and a miracle worker for countless cosmetic and personal uses. From a more exotic take on vegetable stir fry to excellent waterproof makeup remover (trust us on this one!) coconut oil is […]