Grown Up Macaroni and Cheese
Grown Up Macaroni and Cheese Many of us had macaroni and cheese in some form, homemade or prepared, when we were children. As adults, we look to recreate that comfort food with a bit of sophistication. There are many variations to this tried-and-true comfort food! The star of the show in this dish is […]
Banana Walnut Breakfast Bars
Banana Walnut Breakfast Bars Some mornings we need a grab-and-go breakfast. These breakfast bars are high in protein and contain fruit and healthy carbohydrates. Depending on the size you make them, you can have one or two for breakfast or a snack later in the day. Couple the bar with a piece of fruit if […]
Seven Foods You Can Compulsively Overeat without Getting Fat
Seven Foods You Can Compulsively Overeat without Getting Fat Earlier this week, we talked about compulsive and emotional eating in recognition of Emotional Overeating Awareness Month. Even if you are not struggling with a regular pattern of emotional overeating, it’s still common to sporadically run into moments where you find yourself compelled to eat out […]
7 Signs of Emotional Overeating
7 Signs of Emotional Overeating April 1st marks the beginning of Emotional Overeating Awareness Month, giving us an excellent opportunity to explore our relationship to food and the emotions that tend to belie our eating habits. In the clinical sphere, emotional overeating is defined as a “maladaptive coping strategy” involving an increase in food intake […]
Gluten Free French Toast
Breakfast is my favorite meal. I love to start the day feeling satiated and energized. Each day I have a mug of hot water and lemon as I do a few things around the house and catch up on the news online. Weekday mornings are my time to get situated before the hustle and bustle […]
7 Ways to Reduce Sugar Cravings
7 Ways to Reduce Sugar Cravings According to the American Heart Association, the average American adult currently consumes 22 teaspoons of sugar per day. Can you imagine putting 22 teaspoons of sugar in your coffee!? There wouldn’t be any room for coffee! And even less for the emotional boost most people look for in […]
Peas and Asparagus Your Way
Peas and Asparagus Your Way I make a concerted effort to eat fruits and vegetables when they are in season, when they are at their peak. Asparagus is in season in March and April in California which means not only is the vegetable fresh but also reasonable in price. This vegetable is low in calories […]
7 Poses to Get you YogaLean for Spring!
7 Poses to Get you YogaLean for Spring! Now that is it officially spring, it’s the perfect time to get more serious about your fitness goals and get in shape. In the coming months of warm weather and outdoor activities, you’ll want to feel comfortable and confident while lightly clad. Temperatures and hemlines are rising […]
How to Meditate On the Go
How to Meditate On the Go It’s a common misconception that meditation can only be done in one way, and in one specific type of place. You might think that in order to meditate properly you need to be in complete solitude or total silence or somewhere in the natural world. The truth is, there […]
5 Breakfast Smoothies that Rev up your Metabolism
5 Breakfast Smoothies that Rev up your Metabolism Smoothies are a fantastic way to fit more vitamins and nutrients into your daily diet. They make for a convenient (and filling) breakfast and are perfect snacks during the day. And by including the right ingredients like bananas, berries, and protein, you can even jumpstart your […]