Making healthy shifts—especially when it comes to sweet treats that give you pleasure—is key to making healthy eating deliciously sustainable. I know it was for me… Take these delicious Paleo vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting, for example. (By the way, this classic “yellow cake-chocolate frosting” combo has been a winner with everyone who has sampled […]
Baked Kale-Coconut Chips
We all know that kale is one of those foods that we should like. This cruciferous leafy green is a nutritional powerhouse: an excellent source of vitamins K, A and C; B vitamins; and minerals (manganese, calcium, potassium, iron). Kale also contains a high amount of antioxidants. Two, in particular, lutein and beta-carotene, are carotenoids […]
8 Ways to Have a Healthier, Stress-Less Thanksgiving (and Beyond)
As Thanksgiving draws closer…are you feeling stressed? Do you feel challenged to be 100% present when you’re with family and friends? Have you been so preoccupied that you have been ignoring your own health? If so, you’re not alone. A survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), published earlier this month, shows that the […]
Skin-tastic! Eat your way to clear, glowing skin
♦ Does acne, hyper-pigmented skin, or a growing network of fine lines and wrinkles have you avoiding mirrors?! ♦ Are you constantly spending money on skin care products that promise a smooth, flawless complexion? ♦ Do you dread summer because, while everyone else is showing more skin, you suffer from itchy flares and unsightly patches […]
Ultra-Dark Chocolate-Sweet Potato Brownies
Who doesn’t love brownies? This dairy-free, gluten-free version combines two superfoods—dark chocolate and sweet potatoes—resulting in a delectable, nutrient-dense batch that you could have for breakfast…! It’s also a man-friendly recipe that essentially involves mostly mixing and stirring, with a little chopping (the chocolate). Studies have linked dark chocolate consumption with improved heart health. Dark […]
No-Guilt Flourless Chocolate Cake
Nothing says “love” like a flourless chocolate cake. Especially when it’s homemade. You don’t have to be gluten-free or wheat-free to appreciate the sheer decadence of a flourless chocolate cake. It’s a delectable way to enjoy a combination of healthy fats: pasture-raised eggs, grass-fed butter, dark chocolate and cocoa powder (ideally, unsweetened and 100% cocoa)—all […]
Show Me the Love! Ultra-Dark Chocolate Sweet Potato Brownies
Want to show your love? Give me chocolate—the darker, the better (I like 85% cocoa content or higher). Or…you could make these brownies! Why does chocolate = love? We have to credit the Mayans for creating this symbolic connection. In the 7th century, the Mayans migrated from Guatemala to the Yucatan peninsula, where they established […]
Oodles of Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles)
If your garden is overflowing with zucchini, or neighbors are gifting you with bags of homegrown summer squash, enjoy your unexpected abundance by making zoodles, a.k.a. zucchini noodles. Because I have hypothyroidism and NCGS (Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity), I don’t eat wheat or other gluten-containing grains. It’s not a hardship though! I find zoodles more satisfying […]
More Bang for the Buck(wheat)
I might never have discovered buckwheat—and how much I love it—if I wasn’t hypothyroid. When I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a few years ago, my integrative physician advised me to stop eating wheat and gluten. While I had never been keen on eating sandwiches, pizza or pasta, his directive did put the kabosh on certain […]
Quick Brown Bag Lunch: Braised Napa Cabbage with Sardines and Avocado
When I attend health and wellness conferences and trainings in Manhattan or in the greater New York area, I like to bring my lunch. Sure, I could eat out somewhere, but with 100 food sensitivities, I prefer having control over the food that I eat rather than suffer the consequences (in my case, bloating, fatigue, […]