As an old-fashioned romantic who loves February 14th, I wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re with someone special—or not—take time out to show the people you love that they matter. Heart Truths We speak “from the heart”, trust “our heart” and seek a “heart connection”. The heart is an emotional and spiritual […]
Eating to Lose [Weight]….
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Are you still hanging onto extra weight that you would love to vanquish? Are you feeling bloated, lethargic, fatigued, irritable, or generally “icky”? Has your heartfelt New Year’s resolution to “eat healthy” already fallen by the wayside? Does self-care continue to take a backseat to family or job overwhelm? Good news! Whether your health goal […]
5 Non-toxic Holiday Stocking Stuffers (and a chance to save!)
Wondering what to give as a stocking stuffer? It’s easy to be overwhelmed by trendy “must-haves”, from a $3,150 Asprey amber decanter and a $330 LED projector, to the latest anti-wrinkle retinol eye mask for $63. Meaningful gifts don’t have to be fancy. After all, stockings were traditionally stuffed with fruit (usually oranges), nuts, coins […]
The Health Benefits of Saturated Fat
Now, there’s something we don’t often hear about…the health benefits of saturated fat! For nearly 60 years, saturated fat has been portrayed as a villain. See my post Why Saturated Fat Is Not the Enemy. Yet, other indigenous populations, like the Inuit Eskimos or the Bardi people of northern Australia have thrived on high-fat diets. […]
Why Saturated Fat Is Not the “Enemy”
“Who thinks that eating saturated fat—like red meat, butter, eggs, whole milk or coconut oil—increases your risk of heart disease or makes you fat?” When I asked this question at a recent talk I gave, every hand in the room shot up. New study says… New evidence tells us otherwise. A study published in the […]
Red Tea Rising
Recovering from adrenal fatigue meant going caffeine-free for 1-1/2 years. As a longtime coffee drinker with a cherished morning coffee ritual—brewing a pot of small batch-roasted espresso in my stovetop moka—this was no easy task. Just walking by a coffee bar triggered a Pavlovian response that left me craving an espresso. Tea was never my thing. […]
Beef Shake!
Beef Shake! I recently discovered a scrumptious way to drink beef bone broth—blended with roasted beef bone marrow for a creamy “beef shake”. I think of it as the perfect anti-aging food. Not yet familiar with the many merits of drinking bone broth? It’s an Old World superfood—many cultures have their own version of it. […]
The Skinny on Doing a “Cleanse” vs. a “Detox”
Happy Spring! Are you thinking about doing a spring cleanse or detox? Or maybe you’re confused which to do? In this Q & A, Dr. Andrea Maxim, Naturopathic Doctor and author of the forthcoming MAXIMized Health: The New Intelligent System for Optimal Digestion and Hormones, explains the difference between doing a cleanse vs. a detox; […]
Unmasking Sugar (The Good, The Bad and The Hidden)
The end of October ushers in shorter days and chilly evenings. The kids are knee-deep in school activities. As our work and social obligations multiply, our stress levels climb…and, boo!! We’re primed for a taste of sugar. Happy Halloween! To crave sweet-tasting foods is human. Primitive man was drawn to the naturally occurring sweetness in […]
Clean Eating
I like to eat “clean” at restaurants. For me, this has two meanings. One is that the restaurant’s kitchen staff and servers practice an acceptable level of hygiene when preparing or handling food. The second concerns the food itself. Ideally, the edible inputs of my dish will be be fresh, seasonal, minimally processed, low in […]