November 21, 2017
What would life be like if you could enter your most productive, creative mental state at will? Wondering how to live a lifestyle that’s healthy and effortless? Wan to perform at your highest level all of the time? Well, I got just the thing. It’s a lifestyle I call, FLOW. This lifestyle combines mindfulness, food, and movement to build your best self. It’s a lifestyle that’s designed to help you achieve a continuous state of movement […]
November 16, 2017
With the holidays coming up, it’s important to plan ahead to make these times healthy and fun without giving up the things you love. Now, life is an experience, and the better we feel the greater the experience. Holidays are time to spend with your favorite people and it’s important that you feel good in order to make these experiences really count.
November 15, 2017
Nothing in this world is created equal. Especially sugar. Forget about reading the grams of sugar on the back of a label—this will not tell you whether a product is truly healthy or not. After all, the body needs calories, carbs, protein, fats, and “sugar” to function from a nutrition standpoint. The key is to determine where these sources are coming from and how are they created? Start by reading the ingredients versus the nutrition […]
November 6, 2017
Over the years, eating habits have changed from one generation to the next. Many of these changes are due to new food trends, popular diets, convenience foods, and eating behaviors. Let's take a look at eating over the ages.
November 3, 2017
Now, I'm sure you have heard the saying, "there's nothing like Mom's home cooking" right? That's because Mom's "home cooking" represents dishes that are delicious, comforting, and made with love. Here's a dish that will bring you lots of comfort and joy regardless of who makes it.
October 27, 2017
Halloween is right around the corner which usually means lots of candy, treats, and sweets. Make this Halloween an extra healthy, fun, and produce-packed one instead. Life isn’t about giving anything up, it’s about making everything better. Produce Pumpkins Cut ¼ inch off the bottom of a large grapefruit so that the grapefruit lays flat on the plate. Cut 1 inch from the top of the grapefruit and scoop out the insides. Using a small paring […]
October 22, 2017
Even with the strongest intentions, cravings can derail our health goals and can be detrimental to our waistline. Many folks we work with truly want to eat healthier, but explain that they can’t help but crave salty, high fat, and sugar filled foods. However, did you know that the more you eat these unhealthy foods, the more you crave them? Say what?! Yup! Manufactures add salt, sugar, and fat to foods for a reason–to make you […]
October 20, 2017
Magnesium is our calming mineral and helps to improve stress, sleep, muscle soreness, and pain. Magnesium allows us to relax and unwind from life's everyday stressors. The most powerful form of magnesium will come from foods versus supplements. Keep in mind that the human body does not eat nutrients, it eats food. And it's food that will be the most powerful and most affordable.
October 15, 2017
The beautiful thing about travel is that it allows you to be more mindful and aware of your surroundings. It’s an experience that allows you to be completely present and engaged in everything you do. Everyday you are exposed to a new experience everyday—architecture, cultures, people, and food. It allows you to do things with more purpose and engagement.
September 18, 2017
Food is social. Food connects us. Food builds relationships. Food is fuel. Food is energy. Food is power. Food is love. Food inspires us. Food is an experience. Can you tell I love food? Well, not all food. Just real ingredients and delicious dishes that are made from scratch with love, elegance, and purpose. I will eat anything as long as it’s homemade or I know the “source” and where the food is coming from. […]