I know I am not in the thick of winter snowstorms and subzero temps, but in my SoCal world, it’s still chilly. The brisk air and the true ease of roasting vegetables has me on a roasted veggie kick. I feel like “eating a rainbow” is easy and fun when it comes to salads…and roasting vegetables. One … [Read more...]
Recipe: Organic Broccoli and Pumpkin Soup
This pumpkin and broccoli soup recipe is tastes delicious and extremely healthy. Adapted from Foodista.com Yield: 2 servings Ingredients 1 small pumpkin or half a large one (small pumpkins usually taste better) A medium sized head of broccoli (yes the whole thing – you won’t taste it … [Read more...]
The Many Sides of Sugar
Did you know that the average American ingests 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day? With 16 calories per teaspoon, that is 352 added calories per day or 2,464 added calories per week! With sugar substitutes on the rise, I have been asked many questions such as: Do sugar alternatives actually … [Read more...]
Recipe: Whole 30 Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin soup is an easy fall dish that anyone can prepare. Adapted from Foodista.com Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 granny smith apples, cored, peeled and … [Read more...]
Exercise, Inflammation, and Fueling To Protect
We know that exercise is important to good health, but often times fueling to enhance and protect your body from the effect of exercise is often overlooked! Depending on the intensity, duration and frequency of your exercise routine, you may want to tweak your fueling plan to maximize your … [Read more...]