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Slow Down. Breathe. And When You Eat, Eat.

Have you been doing all the things you think you should be doing to lose weight but the pounds won’t budge?  You may be eating nutritious foods, watching your calories and exercising but there is one additional factor involved that … Continue reading

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Tofu Feta

                            If you’re a runner you may be familiar with his name.  But if you are a vegan/vegetarian runner you know about Scott Jurek.  He runs 50 … Continue reading

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Red Lentils with Salsa Verde

Staring into my pantry the other day I realized  that lately I have been slacking off in the bean and lentil department.  Fresh fruits and veggies….oh yes, nuts and oats…frequently for breakfast and snacks, my staples of peanut butter and … Continue reading

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I Feel Connected to the World

The American professional boxer Timothy Bradley just explained in this article exactly how I feel about being vegan.  He is eating a vegan diet prior to an upcoming bout against world-renowned champion Manny Pacquiao in order to (hopefully)  win the big … Continue reading

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Tuna-Free Salad or Wrap Filling

This is a quick and easy to put together kind of dish. It’s perfect for those times when you are hungry and need something ASAP.  Packed with plenty of protein, fiber, and phenomenal flavor, you may find yourself making this … Continue reading

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Olive Oil: Is it Really as Healthy as you Thought?

Olive oil.  It’s a topic that is the root of many a nutrition myth.  I’ve heard, you’ve heard, we’ve all heard about how wonderful olive oil is for our health. I’m here to ask you to reconsider your beliefs. Olive … Continue reading

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Overdosed America

This post is for anyone who thinks that taking prescription drugs is perfectly okay… I highly recommend that you read this book.  At the very least take a look at the website and watch the interview with the author, Dr. … Continue reading

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Raw Veggie-Almond Pate

I give all credit to Ani Phyo for this wonderful idea.  A slightly modified version of her Garden Pate is one of my favorite things to make out of her book Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen. You can top it on … Continue reading

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Swiss Chard and Sweet Potato Gratin

As many of you know, I am a big fan of Dr. Fuhrman.  If you haven’t read his book Eat to Live please do!  His new book called Super Immunity is equally as informative.  He discusses the failure of modern … Continue reading

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Recommended Reading List

I love to read.  Especially anything about nutrition, health, and food. Below is a list of some of my favorite books that I like to recommend to my clients.  Depending on their personality and goals I will generally suggest one … Continue reading

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