Shiso, a.k.a., “perilla”, is a Japanese herb related to the mint family. In the summer, I’m happy to be able to find this at my favorite “beyond organic” vendor at a nearby farmers’ market in the City. Shiso actually originated in China, where it was used as a medicinal herb. It later made its way […]
Broccoli-Collagen Smoothie Bowl with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
While I think that having a smoothie or smoothie bowl for breakfast (or any other meal) is totally 100% fine (and fun), I rarely have one myself. About six years ago, I went through a year-long phase, where I had a green smoothie for breakfast almost every single day. It was chockfull of leafy green […]
DIY Electrolyte Cocktail
In extreme heat, and, especially, if you have engaged in vigorous physical activity that leaves you sweating heavily, it may not be enough to drink plain water for hydration. This was something that I learned the hard way as a macho, hard-core endurance runner, who thought nothing of running 7 to 10 miles in extreme […]
Beach Body Guide: Keys to Successful Weight Loss This Summer…and Beyond
It is officially swimsuit season. And, for many, losing weight is top of mind. If there is one weight loss strategy that has been driven home by mainstream media, your doctor, or most weight loss programs, it is some variation of: Eat less + Exercise more + Willpower = Weight loss. What if I told you […]
Basil-Mint Pesto
Eating enough healthy fat is essential for hormone balance, as well as for immune, heart and brain health. Olive oil nourishes the thyroid and has been touted as a fertility food for women. Regular consumption of olive oil is may also improve sperm integrity and function in men, according to a recent study. One of […]
Detox Spinach-Pear Smoothie
My beef with commercial “green” smoothies is that they often contain more fruit (sugar) than actual greens. Commercial smoothies can also contain ingredients that sound “healthy”—for example: coconut nectar, agave, mango puree, apple juice or yogurt—but are really hidden sources of sugar that add up to a high-calorie or high-carb load for that smoothie. I […]
Blueberry-Cauli Smoothie
I’ve pretty much banished refined “white foods”, like rice, potatoes, flour, bread (even gluten-free breads) and pasta, from my diet. With one exception: cauliflower “rice”. From cauliflower mash to cauliflower pizza, cauliflower is all the rage as a smart carb, low-carb substitute for common blood sugar-spiking processed “white foods”. Cauliflower is the other “white food”, […]
Poached Chicken with Scallion Pesto
One of my favorite ways to eat a whole, pasture-raised chicken is to poach it. It’s a two-for-one: not only do you get a delectable, toothsome, easy-to-digest chicken, you also end up with homemade chicken broth that you can use for other dishes or sip daily to boost your immune system. By the way, a […]
Spicy Ginger Turkey “Noodle” Soup
When the March winds blow cold and raw, this bastardized, oh-so-tasty version of Vietnamese pho warms the body through and through. And it effectively boosts the immune system. I improvised on the spot, but the end result is both nourishing and delicious!!! You’ll want to have this on hand if you’re fighting the cold or […]
“Feeling” Your Way to a Healthy Heart
The heart wants what it wants. Follow your heart. A loving heart is the truest wisdom. Kind-hearted. Pounding heart. Heartbroken. The heart been long been regarded as an organ of emotion. The heart is not only central to our emotional system; it affects—and is affected—by what we feed our body (food, drink, movement) and our […]